Gender based violence during lockdown
Police minister, Bheki Cele announced that there has been 87 000 cases of gender based violence in South Africa during the first week of the national lockdown. This shows that certain people still see others as objects.
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This country has been facing this issue for quite some time now and it seems to be growing faster. These cases are living a concern for the victims because they will be forced to stay with their abusers during this lockdown.
If you are at risk of abuse or know someone who is Report it to the GBV Command Centre: 0800 428 428 or *120*786#. This issue affects us all. We need to work together in fighting it.

Bengiyipopolile lento ye Lockdown ukth these abusers will see this as an opportunity to continue with their cruel behavior yokuhlukumeza😏😢thank you sthaka hope the number above will help many people who are being abused
ReplyDeleteSaw it on the news it really is sad and disappointing that this is happening😥😭
ReplyDeleteThis is really sad ,the number is rapidly increasing .
ReplyDeleteThis is really sad, how long will this continue, 😭 it really needs to stop now
ReplyDeleteThis is very painful coz children will witness all kind of violence happening at home during this world wide lock down, thank you for sharing stha
ReplyDeleteA real man support, protect and love his family...
ReplyDeleteMmmmh💔 this is heartbreaking
ReplyDeleteReal man takes care of his family
ReplyDelete😩😩😩kwaze kwanzima yaz
ReplyDelete😥...what kind of a man who raise the hands on a woman?....this is bad
ReplyDeleteThis is not a man's doings....but a coward...💔💔💔
ReplyDeleteYooh i hate lockdown idlalile ngath😭😭
ReplyDeleteNow people have to be locked in with their abusers 24/7 it's sad really and abuse doesn't always to be physical it may also be emotional most of these people in these unhealthy situations will need counselling after this lockdown💔
ReplyDeleteEish abantu bahlulwa ukuchitha iskhathi neMndeni Yabo,Ku rough ngaphandle
ReplyDeleteMhmm this is so sad😔
ReplyDeleteKanti ikuphi la Kmele sizizwe sphephe khona.... Please stop Gender based violence ✋
ReplyDeleteBut government has deployed soldiers and police to take a massive control on human behavior what are really doing?
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