Domestic Violence Worrisome

Kagisano Women Shelter received a P30 000. donation from Barclays bank
Kagisano Women Shelter received a P30 000. donation from Barclays bank

The director of Kagisano Women’s Shelter Lorato Moalusi-Sakufiwa says domestic violence is still a major problem in many households across Botswana.

Speaking at Barclays Bank Cheque donation at the centre in Broadhurst recently, she pointed out that last year, the centre registered about 1,223 domestic violence cases, which included physical, emotional and financial abuse.

“In the mentioned statistics, we had 344 men who 70% to 75% of them report their cases because their partners have reported them. We also registered 48 cases of working women, 52 tertiary educated women whom 45% of them are married.

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