Media Statements

Justice Department to host Under-The-Tree Dialogues to end Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF)

26 February 2020

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development will, on 28 February 2020, host an Under-the-Tree Dialogue for men and boys in Thabong, Welkom.

Under-the-Tree Dialogues are undertaken across the country to vigorously engage with men and boys with an intention to change patriarchal attitudes and beliefs which tend to contribute to gender inequality – a factor which contributes towards gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).

The dialogues form part of the Department’s programme to respond to Government’s National Emergency Response Plan to GBVF, as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Members of the media are invited as follows: 

Date    : 28 February 2019
Time   : 09h00 - 13h00
Venue : Thabong Community Centre, Constantia Road, Welkom

For media confirmations please contact: Suzan Mphuthi on 083 672 5805 / SMphuthi@justice.gov.za

Issued by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development               
Mr Chrispin Phiri
Spokesperson: Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services
081 781 2261
Cphiri@justice.gov.za