A united front as hundreds march for no violence
Hundreds took hands and stood up against abuse directed at women and children.
Kagiso police and various government departments took to the streets of Tshepisong to kick off the yearly 16 Days of Activism campaign.
A strong message was portrayed that all forms of violence directed at women and children will not be tolerated.
Some of the departments included the Department of Education, Roodepoort Social Development, Department of Justice, Joburg Metro Police Department, Department of Health, various non-government organisations, local business forums and members of the community joined in the initiative.
“Tshepisong is perceived as one of Kagiso’s most problematic policing areas. It therefore deserved to be given first priority regarding violence directed at women and children. As Kagiso police we believe that it is our sole responsibility to sensitise and educate residents of Tshepisong about the negative impacts of such crimes.
“We also had to educate parents and remind them of their responsibilities to raise responsible citizens. It was noted that some of the residents were silent about abuses in their vicinity,” Kagiso Police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Solomon Sibiya said.
The colourful event started with a march of four km to Tshepisong Primary School. The marchers visited two areas which were regarded as hot spots for rapes and robberies. The four hour event received massive support from all sectors of the community.
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