WATCH: Marchers call for more security to protect women
DUT students, political parties and eThekwini Municipality organised a march this morning against violence on women.
VIOLENCE against women was top of mind at a protest march organised by the Durban University of Technology Student Representative Council, eThekwini Municipality and various political parties.
The march follows in the wake of a wave of media reports where women have been victims of violence, in many instances at the hands of the men closest to them.
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Students at the march this morning sent out a strong message saying enough is enough with violence experienced by women. The students will be handing over a memorandum to the city demanding that security be increased in the city and at schools.
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The mayor, Zandile Gumede, is expected to address the march later today.
