Create more GBV awareness to fight the scourge: Kodwa

JOHANNESBURG - Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa says the fight against gender-based violence in South Africa is everyone's responsibility.

Kodwa addressed the official Women's Day event at the Union Buildings on Wednesday.

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He believes more awareness needs to be created to fight the scourge.

"The fight against gender-based violence and femicide is the responsibility of everyone," he said.

"It is the responsibility of the state, government, stakeholders as well as civil society in general.