Media Statements

Minister Masutha to host a dialogue with women survivors of Gender-Based Violence

18 August 2016

The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Adv. Michael Masutha, will host a dialogue with women survivors of abuse at a safety shelter in Simunye Township, Westonaria on Monday, 22 August 2016.

The dialogue forms part of the Department’s Women’s Month commemorations and aims is to create an opportunity for women survivors of abuse to share their experiences and to suggest possible support mechanisms that the Department should consider for victims.

The dialogue hosted in partnership with the National Shelter Movement of South Africa, an umbrella organization for all shelters in the country.

The shelters accommodate women and children who are victims of trafficking, abuse and poverty.

Members of the media are invited as follows:

Date    :           22 August 2016
Time   :           09:30
Venue :           887 Reaikaga Street, Simunye Ext 05, Westonaria

NB: Members of the media are requested to adhere to the attached guidelines.

For media confirmations contact Victor Mateane Phala on 082 465 2469  /Vphala@justice.gov.za  or Mr. Kgomotso Makinta on 073 281 9661/ Kmakinta@justice.gov.za

Issued by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development          

Enquiries: Mthunzi Mhaga
Spokesperson for the Department of Justice and Correctional services
0836418141
Mediaenquiries@justice.gov.za