Women abuse on the rise
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African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL) president Bathabile Dlamini says leaders in the ANC need to come clean on issues of women abuse.
Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has appealed to officers to be cautious when dealing with the withdrawal of cases, especially by victims of abuse.
The Nelson Mandela Bridge and UJ Auckland Park campus are among the hot spot areas for reported attacks on women.
Civil society groups and political parties are taking a stand against the abuse of women.
The NGO says that women are still among the most vulnerable in society.
The activists called for an end to crime and domestic and child abuse in the area.
Mcebisi Skwatsha has called on the Gugulethu community not to accept women and child abuse.
The Saartjie Baartman Centre says over 600 abused women and children seek refuge at the centre each month.