THE AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS WOMEN’S LEAGUE (ANCWL) RESPONSE TO THE PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS ON GBVF AND EKURHULENI MURDERS
BY: CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS | ONLINE EDITOR
THE AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS WOMEN’S LEAGUE (ANCWL) RESPONSE TO THE PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS ON GBVF AND EKURHULENI MURDERS
KASiBCAFRiCA©®™ BY: CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS | ONLINE EDITOR
BREAKING NEWS
The ANC Women’s League welcomes the address by the President of the Republic of South Africa, whose leadership reflects a government and an Office of the President committed to standing with the people, sharing their pain and supporting them through their grief.
In his address to the nation, the President outlined key priority areas and timeframes for addressing the ongoing and merciless killing of women in Ekurhuleni, Rustenburg and elsewhere across the country. However, we must register our disappointment with law enforcement agencies that, at this stage, the public has been informed only of “persons of interest”.
It is an indictment of our justice system that, despite the killings in Ekurhuleni and Rustenburg continuing for more than two months, the nation has yet to receive scientific evidence that may help establish their cause or identify those responsible.
The ANC Women’s League will not rest until the perpetrators are brought to justice and convicted. These incidents reinforce our long-held call for a frank and honest national debate, one that may include a referendum on the reintroduction of the death penalty.
Our Constitution was founded on consensus among South Africans. Yet women continue to be mercilessly killed, while the Constitution is often portrayed as protecting murderers and rapists. This demands urgent, thoughtful discussion about how we can better protect women and ensure justice for victims.
The ANC Women’s League remains steadfast in our resolve to be the voice of the voiceless and fight for the total emancipation and full liberation of women
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