Women voice-out their fears during march
“Raising awareness of gender-based violence and abuse against women, children, lesbians and gays should not be done in Women’s Month only, but should be a matter that is dealt with 365 days a year,” she says.
Daveyton – Women in Ekurhuleni held an awareness campaign and prayer meeting against the abuse of women, children, gays and lesbians last Friday.
The campaign, which was held under the theme End Violence against Women, Children, Lesbians and Gays, was led by the convener of ANC Women’s Caucus in Ekurhuleni, Clr Nozipho Mabuza.
Mabuza says the event is aimed at raising awareness against any form of abuse and to affirm dignity, humanity, protection and justice as the country wrapped up Women’s Month.
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Member of ANC exco Clr Conny Mashego read a memorandum to before it was handed over to the Daveyton police at Sinaba Stadium.
“We demand that the police be more hands on on apprehending offenders of rape and murder and drug dealers.
“We urge the police to take action on information supplied by communities on perpetrators of violence and drug suppliers.
“Police must all act swiftly on cases involving rape, abuse and murder of children and women.
“We urge the police to put more effort into ending the murder of children, women, lesbians and gays,” detailed the memorandum.
Mashego appealed to the police to be visible and not to turn a blind eye to women who are abused, raped or used as drug traffickers.
Member of Parliament Thelisa Mgweba said she was encouraged by the level of activism displayed by the community of Ekurhuleni in raising awareness of abuse against women and children.
“Raising awareness of gender-based violence and abuse against women, children, lesbians and gays should not be done in Women’s Month only, but should be a matter that is dealt with 365 days a year,” she says.
Mgweba says her committee in Parliament deals with women, children and people with disabilities and will visit all the provinces and local municipalities as part of the oversight, including police stations.
“We have recorded a number of complaints regarding these issues and ensure that victims are equally protected at our local police stations,” she adds.
The memorandum was received by Daveyton SAPS Capt Tholakele Msimango, who says they heard the community’s demands and will work on addressing them.
“We equally appeal to the community to work with us in dealing with these challenges,” she says.
The day ended with a prayer meeting in Mokoka Library mini-hall. The march and prayer meeting was attended by various community organisations, ANC councillors, Daveyton SAPS and pastors.
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