Ekurhuleni communities to march against GBVF after 12 women killed
President Ramaphosa announced a four-point plan to tackle Gender Based Violence and Femicide
Communities in Ekurhuleni are set to march against Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) on Saturday, following the tragic murder of 12 women in the city since July. The bodies were discovered in various locations across Ekurhuleni, and their violent deaths have sent shockwaves throughout South Africa and beyond. Police Commissioner Lt Gen Tommy Mthombeni stated that authorities are investigating the murders without delay, though it remains unclear if the killings are linked to a serial killer.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a four-point plan to tackle GBVF, and communities are expected to demand greater protection for women and accountability from the police regarding their ongoing investigations. In response to the crisis, organizations like Bua Monna, the Royal Cathedral Family, Social Development, and the Red Cross Free State have gathered to honor the women who have lost their lives, offering support to affected families through food parcels, blankets, and sanitary towels.
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