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Media Statement UPINGTON – Gender-based violence at Higher Learning Institutions is a significant concern that affects many students, particularly women, LGBTQIA+ community and other marginalized groups. The most common forms of GBV at colleges includes serious assaults, harassment and sexual offences. Institutions have a critical role in preventing GBVF, supporting survivors, and holding perpetrators accountable through partnership with the South African Police Service and other entities. The SAPS in Upington is embarking on programmes with Upington TVET College, which started on Wednesday, 05 February 2025, where students were addressed on matters relating to GBVF, substance abuse and general conduct at the institution. The students were informed about prevention methods both from becoming a victim or an offender. The Forensic Social Worker attached to Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Upington, Captain Allaetitia de Radder gave a brief explanation of the different forms of sexual offences they are dealing with and categories of victims and offenders in such cases. The station commander of Upington, Brigadier Peet Coetzee, encouraged the students to report any form of gender-based violence, to stay focused and safe. He pledged his commitment to create a safe learning space for students by continuous and frequent engagements as well as high visibility at the campus. Ends
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