Amabutho aKwaZulu, young maidens lead anti-GBV march in Durban
Maidens joined the march against GBVF in Durban on Saturday saying women need greater protection
A group of young Zulu maidens took part in a march against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide in Durban, advocating for greater protection of women and girls. Sipho Mhlongo, convenor of Amabutho aKwaZulu, led the procession of hundreds of Zulu regiments. The march emphasized the importance of ending violence against women and children.
Fourteen-year-old Sisanda Zulu shared her perspective, noting that the march is crucial for young girls who face ongoing threats of sexual abuse and violence. She urged other girls to respect their communities and heed parental guidance to avoid becoming victims of abuse. Nomacebo Mbayo, an activist, called for stronger measures to safeguard women during a GBVF awareness campaign in Cape Town, emphasizing that women’s safety must be a top priority.
On the same day, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development held an imbizo in Soweto with the Phiri community. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi aimed to raise awareness about GBVF, motivate victims and survivors to speak up, and explained how the National Register for Sexual Offenders aids in protecting vulnerable individuals.
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