Some non-governmental organisations campaigning against women abuse and GBV believe the implementation of policies and legislation to protect women and children from their abusers is key to swiftly curbing gender-based violence in South Africa., they have criticised the government for slow implementation.
In 2020 when the national lockdown was implemented, more than 120 000 GBV cases were recorded in the country in just the first three weeks. “She was our unifier. She was our crazy one in the family and we accepted her the way she was. She was very handy. Whenever we had family gatherings or funerals, she would be the one making sure that everything is running smoothly. We miss her,” says the victim’s aunt, Dominah Dithobiso.
Her partner, Fannie Moilwa is expected to make a second appearance at the Setlagole Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.