The allocation of R600m to VIP protection than GBV programs has drawn severe criticism, showing a gap between the president's promises and actions.
South Africa's police VIP Protection Unit received R600 million more in funding than initiatives to combat gender-based violence and protect childrenActivists like Mbali Shongwe and experts such as Dr Lesedi Mahlangu told Briefly News that there was an inconsistency between the president's promises to fight GBV and the actual budget allocationsThe death of 32-year-old Dorcas 'Didi' Lekganyane served as a reminder of the prevalence of GBV in SA.
"Allocating R600 million more to the protection of VIP individuals in the state, as opposed to channeling those funds to the millions of women and children who are severely at risk, displays a nonchalance and selfishness by our government towards executing solutions that will actually bring about change in our country."Shongwe further criticised the presidency for its perceived lack of conviction and intent towards solving GBV issues.
"This has created a severe distrust in our leadership and their real intentions towards protecting the vulnerable groups of women and children who are consistently underserved.""The decision to allocate such a significant amount of money to VIP protection rather than to GBV prevention efforts is troubling.
"As activists, we have the responsibility to protect the best interest of the majority and of those who are the most vulnerable in our society.
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