A time for celebration musn't become a time for fear

In one incident, a young woman awoke in a guesthouse with no memory of how she got there, feeling 'violated' by a man she called a friend. In another case, a 22-year-old was brutally raped whilst walking home with friends in the early hours. And, most heartbreakingly, a 16-year-old girl is at the centre of a defilement case after failing to return home.

As we approach the festive season, a time meant for joy and community, these stories serve as a stark and sobering reminder. We must all, collectively and individually, commit to greater care and responsibility to ensure everyone's safety.