POLOKWANE – As part of endeavours of the South African Police Service in Limpopo Province to jointly deal with the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), a dialogue has been arranged to discuss all factors that potentially contribute to the escalation of GBVF incidents in the Province.

The Dialogue will be attended by various stakeholders including the Limpopo Department of Social Development led by the Member of the Executive Council, Dr Namane Dickson Masemola, the Provincial Police Management led by the Provincial  Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe and Station Commanders of the top 20 stations whose precincts contribute to the high number of GBVF cases, the Academia, leaders from the Religious fraternity,  youth formations,  traditional leadership and Community Policing Board members.

The event is scheduled as follows:

Date: Friday, 30 September 2022

Venue: University of Venda, Sports Hall

Time: 08:30

The Dialogue is expected to come up with holistic proposals and recommendations that would, if implemented, contribute to the reduction of GBVF cases.

Members of the media from different platforms are invited to attend and cover the event for public consumption.

Contact person: Lieutenant Colonel Malesela Ledwaba 082 451 71 80

Source: South African Police Service