Anti-GBV protest held following Hornlee murder

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KNYSNA NEWS - Residents of Hornlee gathered outside the Knysna Magistrate's Court this morning, Monday 23 October, to protest against gender-based violence.

The protest coincided with the bail hearing of a man who stands accused of murdering his former partner, Anita Pyl (55), and was aimed at showing solidarity with the victim.

Pyl was allegedly hacked to death with a panga by her former partner, Gordon Kampher, on Saturday 14 October.

The suspect was taken into custody on the same day and appeared in court on Monday 16 October.

Members of the community and those closest to the victim expressed their outrage at the incident and the prevalence of gender-based violence in the Hornlee community, and called for the accused to not be granted bail.

"This community is continuously protesting against the same thing, women don't feel safe and it falls upon deaf ears. That is why the community has taken action into their own hands," says Lynn Kayster of Changes Of Knysna, who helped organise the protest.

VIDEO: Members of the community and those closest to the murder victim gathered in a protest action outside the Knysna Magistrates court to oppose the suspect’s bail hearing. Video: Zoë Fick

The bail hearing was remanded to Monday 31 October.

Family members and friends of the deceased,Anita Pyl, gathered outside of the Knysna Magistrate’s Court to protest the bail hearing of the suspect, Gordon Kampher.