Tara H Moross Hospital staff run for Tsontso and GBV victims
Staff at Tara H Moross Hospital joined together in remembrance of victims of GBV and femicide while reaffirming their commitment to women’s safety and dignity.
Staff at Tara H Moross Hospital came together on September 16 for a run and walk in honour of Tsontso and in remembrance of women who lost their lives to gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide.
Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo was a 38-year-old mother, accountant and passionate runner from Kempton Park who tragically became a victim of violent crime. She went missing on September 9 after heading out for a routine afternoon run in Kempton Park.
Her body was discovered a few days later in Rhodesfield, and her family positively identified her at the Germiston mortuary.
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The initiative brought staff together in solidarity with victims, survivors, families and communities affected by violence, while highlighting the need for continued awareness and action against GBV and femicide.
Tara H Moross Hospital communication officer Refiloe Mmethi said the event provided an opportunity for staff to stand together and reflect on the impact of violence.
“Through this initiative, we wanted to stand together in solidarity and remembrance of the women we have lost to GBV and femicide, both in the past and present,” said Mmethi. She added that the hospital recognised GBV was not only a societal concern, but also had a direct impact on the physical, emotional and psychological well-being of individuals and communities.
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“As a healthcare institution, we see the impact that violence can have on individuals, families and communities. It is important for us to use our voices and show our support for those affected,” she said.
According to Mmethi, the run and walk also served as a reminder that awareness should be followed by meaningful action. “We want the memory of those we have lost to inspire us to turn awareness into action, silence into courage and remembrance into a commitment for change,” she said.
The event reaffirmed the hospital staff’s commitment to dignity, respect and the safety of women, while sending a united message against GBV and femicide. “We remember, we stand together, and we say no to GBV and femicide,” Mmethi said.
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