ActionSA march to WC SAPS about the alarming prevalence of GBVF in the region
With a seemingly constant attack on women in the Western Cape, ActionSA marched to the police’s provincial headquarters, on Friday. This comes after the Western Cape was ranked as the ‘least safe province for women in South Africa’.
COURTESY: Action SAAccording to a survey by 1st For Women insurance, 37 out of
100 women claim to feel unsafe in the province. The survey highlights
perceptions of safety while doing various everyday actions, such as walking
alone during the day or night, driving alone, being at home alone, going out
with friends and also experiences of being a victim of crime.
ActionSA says they are concerned about the alarming
prevalence of Gender-Based Violence & Femicide in the region.
‘’As the Western Cape continues to grapple with an alarming
prevalence of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, we are concerned by reports
indicating that GBVF desks at police stations are non-operational.
Additionally, last year's revelation by the Department of Police Oversight and
Community Safety that over 70 gender-based violence cases were struck off the
court roll in just six months, makes clear that our justice system continues to
fail women,’’ said Matthew George, ActionSA Western Cape Spokesperson.
‘’ActionSA recognises that the South African Police Service
is central in the fight against gender-based violence. However, sadly, while
SAPS leadership has proven incapable, innocent women and children are left
vulnerable and defenceless,’’ he added.
Premier Candidate @Angela4Premier brought the frustrations of victims of GBV, who have been denied justice, to the doorsteps of the Provincial HQ of SAPS, calling for urgent intervention to protect women and children! pic.twitter.com/1dOK0T9ITb
— ActionSA Western Cape (@ActionSA_WC) April 5, 2024
Done By: Mitchum George
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