Western Cape police drafting action plan against GBVF: Dyantyi
Dyantyi says they are committed to address issues raised by March and March.
Western Cape Police Commissioner Sizakhele Dyantyi announced that the police will develop an action plan specifically aimed at combating gender-based violence and femicide in the province. The announcement was made outside the Western Cape Provincial Legislature, where members of the organization March and March staged a protest against gender-based violence.
This comes amid a surge in gender-based violence cases across the country, following the tragic killings of 11 women in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, since July. Dyantyi emphasized the police's commitment to addressing the concerns raised, stating that they will view the issues as a team and create a comprehensive action plan to respond to the situation.
The Joint National Inquiry into Gender-Based Violence has been ongoing for three days, with provincial Social Development Departments providing evidence on support for victims.
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