Spate of attacks on women, children 'a crisis'
An anti-crime activist has called on government to declare the recent attacks on women and children - a national crisis.
Yusuf Abramjee says many women and children live in fear - adding that in order to deal with the violence, government must work together with communities.
"We've seen an increase in attacks on women and children. Every child protection week, these incidents are cause fro concern. We are sick and tired of what we're witnessing," he said.
His comments come as the country marks Child Protection Week.
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"The murder of a Stellenbosch student has again come as a shock to many South Africans. They're living in fear, I think something is very worrying indeed," he said.
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Two suspects have appeared in the Stellenbosch Magistrate's Court yesterday on charges of murder‚ attempted murder‚ rape and hijacking after the body of a 21-year-old student, Hannah Cornelius, was found at the weekend just outside Stellenbosch.
Child Protection Week runs from 28 May to 4 June 2017.