Speaking up for women and children in Tongaat and KwaDukuza

The message to stop violence against women and children rang across the community this past week with campaigns in both Tongaat and KwaDukuza.

The Tongaat Victim Empowerment Centre together with CERT, Navic, Reaction Unit South Africa, National Security and the Tongaat SAPS held a parade throughout Tongaat last Saturday morning in the name of 16 Days of Activism.

The string of sirens and flashing lights was lead around the district by Constable Lance Naidoo of Tongaat SAPS, the social crime prevention coordinator for the Victim Empowerment Centre.

“The motorcade is representative of the Tongaat Victim Empowerment Centre’s attitude towards keeping our community safe and sound, with the support of all the members involved,” said Constable Naidoo.

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KwaDukuza SAPS also launched their campaign on November 28, handing out brochures to the community about gender-based violence and how to break the silence about domestic abuse.

Brigadier Mhlongo of KwaDukuza SAPS expressed her concern towards all victims of abuse.

“We at KwaDukuza SAPS have a zero tolerance approach to all gender based violence, these cases will be regarded as priority and we will ensure the perpetrators are convicted for their wrongful deeds,” said Mhlongo.

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