Kwa-Thema residents demand action from police to curb scourge of GBV
Community of Kwa-Thema in Ekurhuleni is embarking on a march against the ongoing scourge of GVB.
In the Ekurhuleni region of South Africa, a community in Kwa-Thema marched against the escalating issue of gender-based violence (GBV). This protest took place following the discovery of the bodies of nine women within a span of less than two months in the area. Police have stated that there is no confirmed connection between these cases, yet they are actively investigating potential links.
The march organizers are calling for more robust measures to ensure GBV cases are thoroughly investigated, that perpetrators face justice, and that victims receive appropriate support. They express frustration with the current performance of law enforcement agencies within the City of Ekurhuleni, particularly the South African Police Service (SAPS).
Protesters assert that SAPS detectives, station commanders, and the broader law enforcement apparatus have not been fulfilling their duties. They question why investigations are taking an excessive amount of time, why perpetrators are not being prosecuted, and why victims are not receiving the necessary support from SAPS and the Department of Social Development.
The protesters' voice rings out, "Why are investigations delayed? Why are the perpetrators not persecuted? Why are the victims not given enough support by SAPS, by the Department of Social Development? Why are the victims of gender-based violence not given that particular justice?"
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