Victims are urged to report abuse to police and seek assistance

Victims are urged to report abuse to police and seek assistance

Police urged all victims of violence to report abuse to the police and seek assistance, while community members are encouraged to speak out against domestic violence and support those affected. The South African police service says it will reinforces its commitment to holding perpetrators of violence accountable and ensuring that cases of assault, including violence committed within intimate relationships, are thoroughly investigated. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe says together through reporting, community support and decisive law enforcement, police can help break the cycle of abuse and build safer communities where everyone can live free from violence and fear.