Women and children were out on the streets of Dundee last Tuesday, demanding an end to the violence and abuse they are subjected to. The march was part of the international campaign against gender-based violence known as the 16 Days of Activism, due to end on December 10.
Advocate Ayesha Kikia, the Control Prosecutor at the Dundee Magistrate’s Court, together with members of other government institutions and the community, embarked on the public campaign.
The march started at the Moth Hall and ended in front of the Municipality where a memorandum was handed over to a Mayoral representative, Mandla Oxford Mnguni.

Other concerns included the urgent need for the authorities to close down illegal shebeens, legal liquor outlets and ensure that minors are not served alcohol, the closing down of ‘backstreet’ abortion clinics and action to be taken against ‘drug lords and drug houses throughout the area’.
The memorandum also called for the victims of crime to be treated with respect and that the municipality diligently applies the by-laws.
Again, the must-have need for security cameras to be installed in the central business district (as Dannhauser is currently doing) was highlighted.
The marchers are hopeful that the authorities have taken note of all these social issues.