Siphelele Nketo
AS a way to address the scourge of gender-based violence (GBV) in the area of Matatiele in the Eastern Cape, a prayer session was conducted on Wednesday, July 8, at Fresh Produce Market.
The prayer session was a joint effort between the Alfred Nzo District Municipality in partnership with faith-based organisations and the GBV rapid response team.
It was in response to a high number of reported GBV cases in Matatiele, identified as one of the hotspot areas in the Alfred Nzo district.
Faith-based organisations, traditional leaders, councillors, civil society, law enforcement and community members joined the prayer service to seek healing for survivors, justice for victims and also the transformation of society.
Alfred Nzo District Municipality mayor Tsileng Sobuthongo said that GBV has become a societal crisis that requires everyone to play a role in building safer communities where women and children can live free without fear.
