Public Protector report exposes police inadequacies in handling gender-based violence cases
The Public Protector says more needs to be done to strengthen the criminal justice system to adequately deal with the scourge of gender-based violence .
On Tuesday, Kholeka Gcaleka released her findings about the difficulties experienced by GBV victims when reporting cases. In a scathing report, Gcaleka said evidence found the police were not adequately trained to deal with GBV victims appropriately.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
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