CPF stands strong against GBV crisis
Various stakeholders marched through Empangeni CBD as part of the GBV campaign
To tackle the gender-based violence (GBV) crisis, women are encouraged to report any form of abuse to the police, even if the abuser is the sole breadwinner.
This was the sentiment of KZN provincial CPF chairperson Mthunzi Mathenjwa who addressed a crowd in Empangeni on Friday as part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign.
‘Women should stop protecting abusers as these people end up killing them,’ he said. ‘They must report abuse to the police or Department of Social Development.
‘If a woman is raped, she must not bath before reporting the incident to the police. There will provide the necessary assistance such as counselling.’
The campaign, which included a march through town, was attended by representatives from a number of organisations.
Among them were Empangeni Saps, CPF, Department of Community Safety and Liaison, Department of Social Development, LifeLine, Department of Economic Development, Siyathuthuka, Mounties EMS, and Age in Action.
Mathenjwa also warned stokvel members against carrying large amounts of cash.
‘The best way to prevent such robbery is to divide the hard-earned cash at the police station or ask the bank to assist them by making a direct deposit into their accounts rather than withdrawing all the cash from the bank and carrying it elsewhere,’ he said.
Mathenjwa also encouraged Covid-19 safety measures and vaccinations with the arrival of the Omicron variant, and urged against alcohol and drug abuse.
