Hundreds of men march against GBV in Durban
Hundreds of men have marched against gender-based violence in Durban, calling on men to hold each other accountable.
ANC chief whip Sibongiseni Mkhize received the group's memorandum of demands at the Durban City Hall.
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Mkhize told the group they would like to see more men denouncing violence."Let us challenge other men to become good role models for young boys. Let us build strong family structures and show love to our partners and children," he said.
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City Manager Sipho Nzuza says their message and efforts will go beyond today's march.He says they are planning on reaching out to young men.
WATCH: @eThekwiniM City Manager: Sipho Nzuza says they are working together with different structures including law enforcement agencies in fighting violence against women as well arresting perpetrators. #eThekwiniMenMarch #AmINext @ECR_Newswatch pic.twitter.com/0B3WImipfc
— Sandile Zikhali kaMaZulu 🖊 (@Bangibiza_uJeff) September 17, 2019
People from across the country are calling on government to take a greater stance against gender-based violence, including rape, murder and assault.
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Faster court processes, no bail for suspects and harsher sentences are among the demands of those leading the protests.Men are also being urged to play their role in calling out inappropriate behaviour and protecting women and children.
PHOTOS: Male Workers from @eThekwiniM today held a protest against Gender Based Violence. The workers say enough is enough. They are calling for the municipality to implement more programmes that will address this scourge. #AmInext #EThekwini @ECR_Newswatch pic.twitter.com/Ps4gbF7WpP
— Sandile Zikhali kaMaZulu 🖊 (@Bangibiza_uJeff) September 17, 2019
The city's male employees are clear, men who are abusive must be isolated and exposed.
— eThekwini Muni (@eThekwiniM) September 17, 2019
Enough is enough. pic.twitter.com/zTWoLAEd7O
