KNYSNA NEWS - On Saturday 25 November, the Garden Route District Municipality hosted a talk on the importance of combating gender-based violence in the community at the Knysna High School field.
The event, as part of the Knysna Extravaganza celebration, highlighted the community's efforts to ensure the safety of women, children and other vulnerable groups.
Stakeholders from various organisations attended the event and provided informational resources for attendees.
The event highlighted the importance of the broader community and organisations providing resources to those facing abuse.
The Knysna Community Police Forum's Cheryl Britz emphasised the importance of collective action in addressing gender-based violence.