Faizel Patel – 23/11/2020
President Cyril Ramaphosa it is time for South Africa to change societal attitudes that allow sexism, chauvinism and patriarchy to thrive.
Ramaphosa was addressing the nation in his weekly newsletter “From the Desk of the President” on Monday ahead of the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence (GBV), which starts on Wednesday.
Ramaphosa says that despite the groundswell of public support for this campaign and many others like it, we are still a long way from realising a world free of sexism, discrimination and violence against women and girls.
“The 16 Days of Activism campaign affirms the need for all sectors of society to play their part in the fight against gender-based violence. It is up to us all, as individuals and communities, to bring about the change we so sorely need.”
Ramaphosa acknowledged the work done by NGO’s and communities to combat GBV, especially during the COVID-19 lockdown period when government struggled to reach those in need.
“This country’s women and children, and indeed all the people of South Africa will forever remain grateful for the work of our robust, activist and principled civil society organisations and workers.”
Ramaphosa says the 16 Days of Activism campaign affirms the need for all sectors of society to play their part in the fight against gender-based violence.
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