THE Durban North police station has reiterated its commitment to fighting gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) by urging victims to speak out and come forward.

Last year GBVF was declared a national disaster by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Social Summit with calls made to strengthen support to existing systems.

Spokesperson for the station, Sergeant Nonhlanhla Shozi, reminded victims that the station has a dedicated, 24-hour run Gender-Based Violence Desk, ensuring that GBVF cases receive priority attention and are speedily attended and responded to.

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“We want residents to know that help is available and for them to speak out. We have staff members who are available during the shifts, including our GBVF co-ordinator, Warrant officer Sibongile Mhlongo. We urge the community to come forward, we as the SAPS are here to help.

“With the dedicated GBV desk, you won’t be interviewed in the charge office in front of people, it is a private office and everything discussed is confidential,” she said.

Shozi added the community at large could also play an active role in preventing violence, and supporting survivors by reporting perpetrators.

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