President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the abuse of women by men who hide behind culture and tradition.
He was speaking at the Free State provincial mens indaba as part of the 16 days of activism for no violence against women and children campaign on Thursday. Speaking to more than 5,000 people at Lemo Green Park, Ramaphosa said violence against women and children had reached unacceptable levels. He added that perpetrators committed these crimes in the name of customs.
Some men, in the name of tradition, commit these crimes. Some men, in the name of masculinity, commit these crimes. We can talk the whole day, but the truth is that I do not respect women and view them as objects. Women are the most valuable assets of our country and must be treated with dignity, Ramaphosa said.
