SOWETAN | The tragedy is an all too familiar one in this country.
The current lockdown period has been no different, it brought no relief to women trapped in such relationships.
If anything, it has been an agonising time for many women and children locked indoors with their tormentors. Last year NGO LifeLine received 81,431 calls for help from people in distress, many of them victims of gender-based violence while others were depression and anxiety related.This places into sharp focus the crisis we are in, albeit exacerbated by the current lockdown.
What we often do not know is what ultimately happens to perpetrators of these crimes, in particular those whose victims may not get public attention.These, and the proclaimed investments they come with, are welcomed. However, what will ultimately build public confidence that this fight is being taken seriously is to see systemic changes in law enforcement which promote transparency as well as build necessary efficiency on the ground.
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