16 Days of Activism: Men urged to protect women and children
The march began at Ezinqoleni library and ended at the local taxi tank.
The police will do all in its power to continue to protect women and children and to empower them to stand up against those who victimise and abuse their fundamental rights to safety and security,
That was the message expressed during Ezinqoleni Saps’ march in aid of 16 Days of Activism.
It was echoed by various other speakers who reminded the community of the need to protect its women and children and for men to ‘stand up and be accountable as real men’.
The march began at Ezinqoleni library and ended at the local taxi tank.
Ezinqoleni station commander, Lieutenant-Colonel Muziwendoda Thwala, received a memorandum from the community and stressed that the 16 Days of Activism was one of the most important periods in the police calendar.
Police spokesman Sergeant Sibu Ncane said Ezinqoleni Saps Social Crime Prevention coordinator, Sergeant Penny Mqadi, as well as Ugu District Crime Prevention Forum Chairman Sibusiso Nzimande were instrumental in ensuring the march was a success.
A number of other departments were involved, including the South African Council of Churches, Youth Desk, the Ward 33 counsellor, traditional councils, the department of social development and health, Mother of the Nation, Imifihlakalo and Onomehlo.
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