SANDF regrets soldiers' presence at gender-based violence march in Matatiele

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Watch the full version of the “EFF: Ramaphosa must explain SANDF presence at #JusticeForCwecwe march“ article – in a minute. The EFF is furious after the SANDF denied deploying troops to monitor an authorised protest in Matatiele in response to the rape of seven-year-old Cwecwe. The protest had seen the community rallying together to protest against gender-based violence after the horrific crime sent ripples of anger through South Africa. The EF…

SANDF regrets soldiers' presence at gender-based violence march in Matatiele

The South African National Defence Force says it is regrettable that its soldiers were seen during a gender-based violence march in Matatiele on Tuesday, maintaining it was not a "deployment".

SANDF clarifies presence at Cwecwe protest: 'Border duties only, not monitoring'

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‘Enough!’ says Women for Change, as they head to the Union Buildings

Women for Change take their petition to the Pretoria in a call for justice against gender-based violence and femicide.  The group wants gender-based violence and femicide to be declared a national disaster Over 1400 signatures in support of the call have been secured Activists say a state of emergency would unlock key resources The Women for Change movement is took a stand on Friday, April 11, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, to hand over th…

The presence of soldiers at a peaceful protest in the Eastern Cape town of Matatiele in the aftermath of the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl is a deliberate attempt to intimidate protesters by instilling fear, says the EFF.