Minister of the Department of Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana today responded to a domestic violence tragedy in which a 26 year old woman, Vinoliah Mashapu - was allegedly murdered by her partner in Mamelodi over the Easter weekend. Mashapu’s body was discovered in a park and the suspect is in police custody.
The Minister consulted with the Mashapu family on Tuesday, 10 April 2012 and made a brief appearance with the family of the deceased at the Mamelodi Magistrate’s offices. She made a pledge to support the family to ensure that justice is done.
“As a ministry we are aggrieved by the continuous and growing spate of domestic violence cases. We shall continue to fight this disease that has infiltrated our society. I therefore call upon communities, especially men, to work hand in hand with us to curb and fight this crime against humanity. Any person who witnesses a domestic violence act has a moral duty to report it to the Police.
We therefore appeal to our communities, parents, mothers and fathers, that whenever they suspect abuse they must report it to the authorities”, says Minister Lulu Xingwana.
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Minister Lulu Xingwana acts on domestic violence
