Hardap takes stand against GBV

The Office of the Hardap governor Riaan McNab has called for an end to gender-based violence (GBV) and violence against women and children, calling it unacceptable. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the office condemns what it describes as brutal acts of violence and senseless killings targeting women and children. “These horrifying incidents, both recent and those witnessed in the past, are deeply disturbing and remain a serious concern for our communities and society at large,” the statement reads.

It calls for families, communities, institutions and stakeholders to unite in fighting GBV and all forms of violence against women and children. Regional governor Riaan McNab and his staff have extend condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones through GBV-related incidents. “We make an appeal to law enforcement agencies and the judiciary to exercise their mandates with urgency and firmness in ensuring that perpetrators of GBV are brought to justice and victims are protected,” it says. The office also calls for cases involving violent acts to be handled without unnecessary delays, adding that bail applications should be considered in accordance with the law while taking into account the…