16 arrested for domestic abuse in east
"It was unacceptable that so many cases were being reported during August, which is Women’s Month."
Boschkop police have arrested 16 people for domestic violence since the beginning of August.
Station commander Lieutenant-Colonel Abakona Sithole said this rise in GBV cases was a concern for the police and the community.
He said that over 30 cases have been reported at the station since the start of the month.
“In response to this problem, the station commander and other stakeholders will be holding awareness campaigns and workshops to address the challenges women are facing in our communities,” Sithole said.
He said that it was unacceptable that so many cases were being reported during August, which is Women’s Month.
“We are appealing to residents to use the available resources available at the station. The station has a friendly trauma centre and a social crime office to assist them. We also encourage residents to report all cases to the police on 0800 10111 or 071 675 7350,” Sithole said.
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