By Akani Nkuna
As part of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign, Human Settlements Minster Mmamoloko Kubayi has handed over houses to vulnerable women and survivors of gender-based violence, providing refuge from their previously traumatic living conditions.
“We want to see women empowerment becoming a reality. We are committed as the Department of Human Settlements as is evident from us addressing gender-based violence and handing over the houses to women today,” Kubayi said on Monday.
She said that effectively addressing GBV required a multifaceted approach, extending beyond the provision of housing to encompass empowerment initiatives that fostered women’s self-sufficiency.
“We as a department, our work is not only about handing out houses only on empowering women, but we empower them economically; giving them projects. We have agreed on 40% set aside in the portfolio which amounts to R11 billion,” she told the community
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