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The IFP in Gauteng said today that while South Africans have been more
vocal in their condemnation of violence against women and children
during the Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign,
which runs internationally between 25 November and 10 December each
year, the truth is that very little progress has been made in halting
this violence.

This comes following reports that a seven year old girl and three
month old baby was raped in Protea Glen and Katlehong respectively.

"We are extremely shocked by these incidents. The struggle for gender
equality and children's rights in South Africa is a battle that is far
from over. We must intensify our efforts and turn the tide against one
of the most heinous crimes in the world - women and child abuse," said
Petros Sithole, IFP Gauteng Provincial Chairperson.

He added: "The IFP appeals to government to look at tougher sentences
for abusers of women and children. We are of the opinion that nothing
less that life sentences are adequate."