By Obakeng Maje

Rustenburg- North West provincial government closed the ceremony of 16 Days o Activism against Women and Children with a stern message to all potential perpetrators. TThey warn that drastical measures will be put in place for those who find themselves at the end of the law.

“We will not tolerate any abusers within our communities. So women and children need to be protected not abused. We encourage all women to come forward and report any abusive deeds against them” Minister Lulu Xingwana said.

South Africa was celebrating 16 Days of Activism against Women and Children and domestic violence is one of the burning issues the country experiences.

According to crime statistics most women are likely to be killed by their partners than stranger.

The event was graced Deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe who echoed same sentiment.North West premier Thandi Ruth Modise was part of the initiative and also encourages women to stand up and fight back the epidemic.

“We got nothing to lose and to all women must report the abuse” she said.