New film featuring UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham highlights urgent need to end violence against children: A powerful new film featuring UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham was released today to illustrate the brutal reality that physical and psychological abuse can mark children forever. During the new 60-second UNICEF film, scenes of violence against children appear as animated tattoos on David Beckham’s body. While Beckham’s own tattoos were marks chosen to … [Read more...] about New film featuring UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham highlights urgent need to end violence against children
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NMB Council Violence – Video Collection – #GlassJugsMustFall
The SAPS have received cellphone footage showing ANC Councillor Andile Lungisa smashing a glass water jug on a DA Councillor Rano Kayser's head during a heated brawl which degenerated into unprecedented violence in the Nelson Mandela Bay council this week. Apparently the footage shows Lungisa and ANC Councillor Makhi Feni near the speaker's bench in an argument with DA Councillor Rano Kayser. My take on this sorry incident is simple: "Politicians must remember that people look up to them for … [Read more...] about NMB Council Violence – Video Collection – #GlassJugsMustFall
Thuggery, hooliganism and ill-discipline an attack on our democracy
In a statement just released, Executive Mayor Athol Trollip said: I have never before witnessed scenes of extreme violence such as those meted out by ANC councillors at yesterday's council sitting. In a constitutional democracy where voters choose their leaders through the ballot box, it is unfathomable that a single political party, the ANC, can reject the will of the electorate by attacking the very structures that, and the people who now govern our Metro. Party Representatives from … [Read more...] about Thuggery, hooliganism and ill-discipline an attack on our democracy
PE in the news: ANCWL condemns violence against women by Uber drivers
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Police ministry intervenes to curb PE gang violence
Police ministry intervenes to curb PE gang violence: The Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, Danny Jordan, says that it's imperative to address social and economic issues within the communities as they are catalysts for crime and gangsterism. He says in the Helenvale area they will be implementing job ... Nelson Mandela Bay - Read more on South African Broadcasting Corporation PE treated to mock SANDF warfare: Port Elizabeth - A mock warfare along Kings Beach in Nelson Mandela Bay saw … [Read more...] about Police ministry intervenes to curb PE gang violence
Families march together to end violence against women
Port Elizabeth - The families of murdered Port Elizabeth women Jayde Panayiotou and Reeva Steenkamp stood together in a march along the Port Elizabeth beachfront in solidarity with other victims of violent crimes against women and children. The march, dubbed the river of tears march, was organised by the ANC Woman's League and was aimed at commemorating the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign. Jayde Panayiotou was abducted outside her Kabega Park … [Read more...] about Families march together to end violence against women
2.5 Million reasons why Walmer residents will stay unemployed
Recently the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber surveyed business that suffered damages in the Walmer Violence this month - 30 businesses responded and the results of that response have now been made available with the businesses surveyed reporting losses of close to R2.5-million. While not all businesses affected by the Walmer protest, which lasted two days and was at its worst on Thursday August 13, responded to the questionnaire sent out by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, the 30 … [Read more...] about 2.5 Million reasons why Walmer residents will stay unemployed
MEC condemns Mandela Bay violence
The Eastern Cape MEC for Human Settlements, Safety and Liaison, Helen Sauls-August, has condemned violence in Nelson Mandela Bay, which has seen brutal attacks and looting of shops owned by foreign nationals. The violence was sparked by a fall out between locals and foreign national shop owners, who allegedly shot dead a customer at the weekend in New Brighton. A suspect in the case is currently in custody. Seven men have also been arrested in connection with the looting and burning of … [Read more...] about MEC condemns Mandela Bay violence
Zero tolerance stance towards spectator violence
Eastern Province Rugby is aware of the video currently doing the rounds on social media, relating to a fight that broke out between spectators at the game between the Southern Kings and The Sharks on Saturday, 9 March 2013. Eastern Province Rugby interim CEO, Charl Crous said today; "Eastern Province Rugby does not condone this type of behaviour and we are calling on all our spectators to please behave themselves in a respectable manner when attending a game. We want a day at the rugby to be … [Read more...] about Zero tolerance stance towards spectator violence
The Monstrous Crime of Violence Against Women – The Story of Alice in Monster Land
Statistics recording domestic violence, rape and child abuse are exceedingly under reported crimes and are consequently 'hidden' from public scrutiny as a result. The reason for under reporting are diverse with many complex social, economic and legal elements including the source and reporting authority contributing to the notoriously understatement of violence against women. The appalling result of this under reporting is the frequency of abuse is most likely very much higher than the … [Read more...] about The Monstrous Crime of Violence Against Women – The Story of Alice in Monster Land
