Ntuli: No green light given for controversial GBV campaign
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli says a controversial gender-based violence campaign went ahead without proper authorisation.
The provincial government came under fire last week over a poster with a Zulu slogan “Singababulali, Singabashayi, Sibanik’Imali”, which loosely translates to “Let’s not kill or beat women, let’s give them money instead”.
The message was widely criticised for suggesting that women can be compensated financially, instead of addressing the root causes of GBV.
Deputy Minister for Women, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, called for the campaign to be reworked, saying it promotes harmful stereotypes and underplays abuse.
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Speaking at a media briefing in Pietermaritzburg, Ntuli labelled the incident unfortunate, adding that it doesn't reflect government's position.
" When I followed up on the intention as to why they had to design such a poster, they were not talking about money, according to their explanation, they were talking about taking care of the families, taking care of whoever you are in a relationship with in a proper way, not being abusive.
"However, they sent a message, which might have been received by certain quarters in a different way, which I apologise for, because that was not the intention."
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