Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Ms Susan Shabangu, will lead the start of the “365 Days of Activism” campaign that will bring government, the private sector, civil society and others together in a year-long programme to eradicate violence against women and children.
The Ministry in the Presidency responsible for Women and Crime Line are activating the 365 Days of Activism to end Violence Against Women and Children in response to the call by President Jacob Zuma, during the launch of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign at Reiger Park, Ekurhuleni on the 25th of November that: “While the international campaign is marked for 16 days, we urge all South Africans to ensure that this becomes a campaign for all 365 days of the year”.
Several stakeholders will be delivering messages of support.
Members of the media are invited to attend to the event which will be held as follows:
Date: Thursday, 11 December 2014
Time: 08h30
Venue: The Maslow Hotel (Cnr Grayston Drive and Rivonia Road, Sandton)
Confirm attendance with Motalatale.Modiba@women.gov.za or 072 515 3022.
Enquiries:
Kenosi Setlhako - Department of Women
Cell: 072 571 2221
Marisa Oosthuizen - Crime Line
Cell: 071 475 4414
