Krugersdorp rapes| We must act now and together to end violence against women – Ramaphosa

CYRIL RAMAPHOSA|

IT has been a tragic start to Women’s Month. Last week, we were once more confronted with the dark and ugly side of our society.

On Thursday, a group of men and women shooting a music video at a disused mine near Krugersdorp were attacked by armed assailants who gang raped eight of the women.

These horrible acts of brutality are an affront to the right of women and girls to live and work in freedom and safety.

While they pursue the suspects in this crime, the South African Police Service must also pay immediate attention to the concerns of the community of West Village, where the incident occurred, who say they are under siege from armed gangs in the area.

Rapists have no place in our society. We call upon communities to work with the police to ensure that these criminals are apprehended and prosecuted. Our communities