DA leader John Steenhuisen. (@DA_Mpumalanga/X old Twitter)
With just over a month to go before what is expected to be one of the most competitive elections in democratic South Africa, opposition leaders have challenged ruling ANC leaders to bring in specialized resources to tackle gender-based violence. Gave. before the country heads to the polls.
DA leader John Steenhuisen has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa, calling for specialized courts and police forces for victims of gender-based violence, as well as dedicated prosecutors to tackle murder and human trafficking. Ta.
“The DA’s overall plan to reduce crime includes the devolution of police powers to competent local and provincial governments, the professionalization of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Chapter 9 of the Constitution to combat priority crimes. It includes important elements such as the creation of a completely independent new agency based on The number of cases is rapidly increasing and requires a dedicated response,'' Steenhuisen said.
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