Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Domestic violence cases increase in Cape Town

Metro Police in Cape Town has noted an increased number of domestic violence cases.

The 33 cases are in various parts of the metropole, including Bishop Lavis, Eastridge, Macassar, Gugulethu and Delft over this period. In the past week, there were 11 cases and 22 the previous week.

In one of the latest incidents, a 46-year-old suspect was arrested in Mfuleni on charges of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm in terms of the Domestic Violence Act.

'In many of the incidents reported, the aggressors were children, some adults, but quite a few only in their teens, either threatening or assaulting parents or other family members. In many instances, domestic violence is linked to substance abuse, and we also notice an increase towards month-end. The onset of the school holidays is also something to consider, particularly if we take into account that home isn't necessarily a safe space for everyone. And, although we appreciate the complexity involved, it is very difficult for our officers to act decisively when complainants do not want to pursue charges. Our Metro Police Department will continue to respond to domestic violence incidences as mandated by the Domestic Violence Act, 1998, but officers can only do as much as the law, and the complainants will allow them to,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith.

                       

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Done by: Alungile Njemla

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