Gauteng department of sport, arts, culture and recreation together with SAPS and other numerous stakeholders launched its 16 days of activism against gender violence campaign over the weekend at Chris Hani Sport Complex, Orange Farm.
This year’s awareness which is held all over the world will run until early next month under a theme “From peace in the home to peace in the world”. Among some of the activities that will take place will include prayer walk, parents and care givers workshop and door-to-door campaigns.
Letta Mahlakwana, a victim of abuse reiterated her woeful experience “I endured pain in the hands of my husband, this is someone who was suppose to be protecting me. I urge everyone to be vigilant in picking up signs from an early stages, no one deserves to be abused.
”It is very disturbing to note that abuse in any form not only is committed by men, lately women are culprits too. Gone are the days where women would not be dealt with. Being behind bars for assault reflects badly on a person hence we call on our communities to work together and stand-up against abuse,” said Lieutenant Anna Mabaso.
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