KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has called on the people of KwaZulu-Natal to join in the fight against the abuse of women and children. He was speaking ahead of the launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against the Abuse of Women and Children.
"When we inaugurated this democratic government, we made an undertaking to put on top of the agenda, women issues. Women were at the forefront of the liberation of this country and we all remember their anti-pass marchers which mobilized the people of this country to stand firm against the apartheid government."
"We are concerned as government that although we have attained democracy, many women continue to live in fear and there are those who are sometimes subjected to the physical, emotional and sexual abuse."
"We invite the people of KwaZulu-Natal tomorrow join members of cabinet as we launch activities marking the 16 Days of Activism Against the Abuse of Women and Children."
Assignment Editors to Note: The launch will start with a visit to launch various projects and a Social Ills Walk involving community members, Premier and his cabinet.
Date: 27 November 2013
Venue: KwaSwayimane Sports Ground, Ward 08, uMshwati Municipality
Time: 08h00 and formalities to start at 10h00
Enquiries:
Ndabezinhle Sibiya
Cell: 082 3754742
