Silent protest at Parktown High School for Girls targets GBV+F crisis
In the continuous fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBV+F), on May 26, Parktown High School for Girls organised a silent protest at the school.
Learner and organiser of the initiative Ayanda Mehlomakhulu said she decided to be part of the initiative because she wanted to take a stand against the heinous crime. 'I decided to involve the school in taking a stand and having a moment of silence because GBV+F is a crime that is constantly on the rise, and nothing seems to be done about it.'
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Head girl Laura Helling added that one of the most important things about being part of the school was its culture to always be there for one another. 'Being a young woman in 2025 is about using your voice to speak up about issues that are important to our generation. GBV+F is one of the most horrific acts that affect our girls, and a crime we want to focus on.'
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Laura added that a few weeks ago, the school was invited to Parktown High School for Boys, where she addressed the school about GBV+F's seriousness, urging them to curb it in anyway they could.
Last week, Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu released the fourth-quarter statistics, highlighting that, to help SAPS fight the scourge against GBV+F, the Justice Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster had launched a 90-day GBV+F blitz, which began on May 1. 'This includes the revival of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on GBV+F, tasked with co-ordinating government interventions, resolving systemic bottlenecks, and ensuring measurable progress. The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJoints) is leading the co-ordination of frontline safety and protection efforts.'
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