Violence Against Women
Source: TNA
The Department of Women, Children and People with Disabilities has joined hands with the South African Football Association (Safa) to fight violence and abuse of women and children.
Safa president, Kirsten Nematandani met over the weekend Minister Lulu Xingwana to discuss on how they will tackle this grave concern issue.
Spokesperson for the department, Cornelius Monama, said the partnership is part of government’s plan to mobilise all sectors of society to fight crimes against women and children.
“Both the Minister and the Safa president noted that the current spate of gender-based violence and the brutality with which it is carried out is a matter of grave concern to all South Africans and a painful reminder of the disregard for human life and the rights of women,” said Monama.
Xingwana says the partnership would take the fight to a higher level as it will help raise awareness throughout Safa platforms
“We are delighted to have Safa as our ambassadors in our campaign. Football is a powerful communication tool that speaks all languages and reaches every South African. We applaud Safa for being part of this initiative and urge other organisations to emulate this noble example.”
Nematandani said to win the war against gender-based violence requires the active involvement of all South Africans.
“As Safa, we are privileged to be part of a campaign that seeks to create a society free of violence against women. We want to use soccer, as a No1 sport in the country and with its mass appeal, to spread the word.”