Let's Unite And Fight GBV
Monday, July 09, 2018
Newspapers and other media outlets in the country, write or broadcast stories, on GBV victims, and try by all means to follow cases with the police and the courts, but unfortunately the problems seem only to be growing rather than abating.
Just two weeks ago, the nation was shocked and angered by the brutal rape and murder of a young woman in the mining town of Jwaneng. This case is one of the many, where the highest level of brutality was used on the victims, who in most cases are women.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...