Lyttelton SAPS hold a successful march

Scores of active young citizens attended a march against Gender Based Violence (GBV) and substance abuse organised by the Lyttelton SAPS.

The march was attended by more than 100 people, who stood up against drug abuse and perpetrators of GBV.

Thabiso Nkosi (29) from Lyttelton, said he felt it necessary to attend the march in support of all victims of GBV and substance abuse.

“As a young male South African I feel it’s my duty to support this program, as the majority of our fellow brothers are constantly abusing our sisters daily. I feel like we are not doing enough to end GBV,” Nkosi said.

He also said GBV was prevalent among the younger generation, adding that this was saddening and unfortunate.

“We are a violent generation and a very toxic one. One would think we are the most educated and woke generation but we are backwards. We are rude to our female sisters and that should stop.”

Meanwhile, Lyttelton station commander Brigadier Thebeng Matlala told scores of participants at the Centurion taxi rank that his station was very proud of the Taxi association for being part of the event and many more they have held in the past.

“We are the first police station to have worked with our taxi association. Through this collaboration, we managed to arrest suspects for attempted murder,” Matlala said.

Among those who attended the march was Brigadier Petunia Lenono from the national office.

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