Busy weekend for UB Giants
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
The students have three weekend fixtures with one being for the women's side, as they make up for postponed fixtures in the opening round of the league.
Their women's side plays log leaders Bears on Sunday morning and will be hard pressed for a win to move up the log. They are presently languishing in the bottom half of the nine-team log. The scholars have struggled this season with their only positive from the season being a 15-5 triumph over Police IX late in November.
Despite legislative reforms and various initiatives aimed at curbing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the situation remains dire. It is imperative that all stakeholders; government, civil society, communities, and individuals join forces to combat this issue and protect the rights and safety of women and girls.Recent statistics from the Botswana Police Service reveal a deeply troubling trend, with 60 rape cases recorded during the festive period....