SEBOKENG. – SAPS, Men as Safety Promoters (MASP), the interim chairman of Sedibeng (GBV Ambassador), the VUT Clinic, SANBS, and the ANC’s regional office held a GBV and domestic violence awareness at the VUT Sebokeng campus recently.

The awareness addressed the following issues:

– GBV

– Domestic Violence

– Personal Health

– The importance of donating blood

– Sharpeville Memorial History Lecture

Awareness about tuberculosis (TB) was raised as the entire month of March is dedicated to raising awareness about TB, a serious infectious disease. A representative from the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) educated the learners about the importance of donating blood and how their department works.

ANC regional secretary, Jason Mkhwane introduced the guest of honour, Tshaka Radebe, who educated the learners about the Sharpeville Massacre and the history of the monument that was erected in commemoration of the residents who were victims of March 21, 1960. A representative from the Municipal Audit Support Programme (MASP) pleaded with the learners to report GBV incidents, especially males, as they tend to suffer in silence.

He further reminded the ladies about the phrase, “No means No”!

Sebokeng SAPS’ Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane educated the learners about GBV and domestic violence. She stated the importance of reporting crimes on time, as this can affect one mentally and physically.