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Montclair pupils voice their opinions at silent walk

The walk was held in response to the wave of killings and kidnappings of women.

 

HUNDREDS of Mowat Park pupils marched in silence on Friday, 26 May against women abuse and violence.

This follows a wave of killings and kidnappings of women which has gripped South Africa.
Some girls walked with their mouths taped.
Stories about the recent brutal attacks sent shock waves among women and men who fear for the lives of their loved ones.
The girls are tired of living in fear.

Over the past few months, the number of young women and children falling prey to kidnappings and horrific rapes has increased. People feel they risk their lives daily by doing something as simple as walking to work or even to local shops.

The girls of Mowat Park High showed they have had enough by undertaking the walk along Blamey and Anleno roads to show their solidarity.Read more about this silent protest action in tomorrow’s Southlands Sun print edition

 
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