KZN MEC for Health has lashed out at the ‘Eyababili Ayingenwa’ syndrome
Health MEC addresses men
KZN MEC for Health, Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu, has lashed out at the ‘Eyababili Ayingenwa’ syndrome, a widely accepted notion that warring couples should be left alone to resolve their differences without the intervention of a third party.
Speaking at the launch of ‘Ikhosomba Lamajita’ (Young Men’s Corner) programme at eSikhaleni on Saturday, Simelane-Zulu pleaded with society to stop looking away while women were being murdered or physically abused when trying to extricate themselves from undesirable relationships.
‘When people enter into a relationship, they do so on an equal basis.
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‘When love runs out, from either the man or woman, people must be free to go their separate ways.
‘A man who beats up a woman to prove his ‘strength’ is not a man. Those who beat up women are known in our society, but if we keep quiet and not report it to the police, it may happen that tomorrow your own sister or daughter will become a victim,’ said Simelane-Zulu.
‘Let us stop gender-based violence. Let us fight it, stand up and say enough is enough. It must never happen to another woman.
‘Let us take gender-based violence seriously so that we can be a positive, happier and prosperous society.’
Simelane-Zulu said the intention of ‘Ikhosomba Lamajita’ is to bring health services closer to men who don’t often use health care services.
The campaign was well received, with young men attending in large numbers.
Simelane-Zulu first led a delegation to local taverns, shisanyamas, and other locations where young men congregate.
Simelane-Zulu was accompanied by uMhlathuze Mayor Mduduzi Mhlongo, King Cetshwayo District Mayor Nonhle Mkhulisi and programme ambassadors – actors Melusi Yeni, Brenda Mhlongo and Nhlanhla Vezi of Brothers For Life.
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