Multi-party women’s caucus leads march against gender-based violence
The Legislature’s Multi-party Women’s Caucus has partnered with the Ekurhuleni SAPS in a march to raise awareness about the seriousness of gender-based violence and encourage whistle blowing among community members.
Expected to attract about 6000 participants, the march will involve various sections of the Ekurhuleni community, including 16 Commander Clusters of SAPS across the region, community members and community organisations. It will also promote the use of services available to the community.
Up to this far, the year 2017 has seen the deaths of more than 22 South African women and girls at the hands of the men in their lives –be it partners, relatives or even neighbours. These are just the known deaths that made national news.
Closer to home, the Ekurhuleni East Cluster SAPS reported a catastrophic rise in violence against women and children; particularly over the long weekend of 22 – 24 September 2017, which included five rapes – among which was a child victim. Violence on women and children has certainly reached national crisis proportions.
The march will take place as follows:
Date: Friday, 6 October 2017
Time: 9h00
Venue: Tsakane, Ekurhuleni Region holds
The Legislature’s Multi-party Women’s Caucus advocates for the rights of women in the Gauteng province.
The participants will proceed to Tsakane Stadium through 3 different routes:
1st Route: Meeting at Corner Ndabezitha and Malandela Street @ 9h00, and proceed to Tsakane Stadium via Malandela, turn Zulu Street.
2nd Route: Meeting at Ext 11, Tsakane Square @ 9h00, and proceed to Tsakane Stadium via Tsakane Road, turn Modjadji Street.
3rd Route: Meeting at Rhumanela Street @ 9h00, and proceed to Tsakane Stadium via 12th Road.
Members of the media are invited.
For more information or interview queries, please contact:
Ms Pfano Bulasigobo
Tel: 011 498 6381
Cell: 076 533 1982
E-mail: PBulasigobo@gpl.gov.za
Ms Thabisile Nzuke
Tel: 011 498 5416
Cell: 082 619 4411
E-mail: TNzuke@gpl.gov.za
