THE Inkatha Freedom Party Women’s Brigade (IFPWB) has expressed its concern after serious rape allegations were made against the deputy mayor of Abaqulusi Local Municipality.
‘As the IFPWB we are against any form of women abuse.
‘Therefore, if these allegations are true, then the deputy mayor must face the law irrespective of his position.
‘We want men who take a stand and defend women at all costs, because men are labelled like monsters who only prey on women and abuse young girls.
‘Violence against women and girls is an extreme manifestation of gender inequality and systematic gender-based violence,’ said IFPWB national chairperson, Thembeni Madlopha-Mthethwa.
She said women and children have aright to live free of violence depends on the protection of their human rights and a strong chain of justice.
‘As the IFPWB, we call for partnerships between government and civil society organisations to deal with the scourge of violence directed at women and children.
‘We believe that the unacceptably high levels of gender-based violence requires the collective efforts of all South Africans.
‘The protection of women and children must be a 365 days project and not for specific days,’ said Madlopha-Mthethwa.
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