Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, has called for harsh action against the men who raped and murdered a woman after allegedly posing as soldiers deployed for the 21-day lockdown.
“I am deeply concerned about criminals who take advantage of the national lockdown to rob and murder innocent citizens. We want women and children to be safe during this moment,” she said in a statement on Monday evening.
The 75-year-old Genzeni Ernstine MaMthalane Zuma allegedly allowed the men to come into her house as they said they were there to sanitise it.
Her body was discovered by her grandson on Sunday morning.
The Minister has appealed to the security cluster not to let their guard down and act decisively on matters of violence against women and children during these trying times.
“Let’s ensure children are cared for and not left unattended during this period, remain vigilant to any suspicious behaviour of neighbours and surroundings and report any suspected form of abuse or criminal activity,” said the Minister.
The public can report incidents of violence against women and children to:
SAPS Crime Stop: 0860 10111 / SMS Crime Line: 32211
GBVF-related service complaints (SAPS): 0800 333 177/ complaintsnodalpoint@saps.gov.za
- SAnews.gov.za
