MOTION TO ADDRESS FEMICIDE CRISIS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF GBV DESKS IN CLINICS @KASIBC_NEWS

MOTION TO ADDRESS FEMICIDE CRISIS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF GBV DESKS IN CLINICS   @KASIBC_NEWS 

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) welcomes the unanimous adoption by the National Assembly, on 29 May 2025, of our Motion Without Notice addressing the femicide crisis and police responsiveness in South Africa. 

This motion, tabled by the EFF, was born out of deep anguish over the brutal murder of Olorato Mongale, whose lifeless body was discovered in Lombardy West, Johannesburg, following a date with a known acquaintance. Her tragic death is yet another painful reminder of the growing epidemic of femicide and gender-based violence (GBV) that continues to devastate families and communities across the country. 

The EFF notes, with grave concern, that the South African Medical Research Council reports 60.1% of female homicides in South Africa are committed by intimate partners, and that three women are killed every day by their partners. Despite numerous legislative reforms following the 2018 Presidential Summit on GBV and Femicide, conviction rates remain alarmingly low, and police responsiveness continues to be wholly inadequate. 

Most police stations still lack trained personnel and dedicated GBV desks, leaving survivors without meaningful support or access to justice. The adopted motion rightly resolves that the Portfolio Committee on Police must conduct urgent public hearings and table a report to the National Assembly on the need to establish GBV desks at every police station, hospital, and clinic in the country. 

The EFF extends heartfelt condolences to the Mongale family and to all victims of GBV and femicide. We remain committed to the fight against gender-based violence and will continue to champion the rights and safety of women and children in every corner of our society. 

The time for symbolic gestures has passed and what is needed now is decisive, accountable, and compassionate action.