President Ramaphosa Commits Address Totalshutdown Memo

Disciplinary action against police officers for misconduct

The President publicly apologised for the treatment of women by police officers and committed to severe disciplinary action against those involved. This is a response to complaints during the march.

Who it is for

police officers involved in misconduct, victims of police abuse, public oversight bodies

How to act on it

No action required by the public; the opportunity is for internal government discipline and transparency.

Reform of protection order system via automated national registry

One of the 24 demands is for the introduction of an automated national registry for protection orders. The government has committed to reviewing this demand and considering its implementation.

Who it is for

victims of gender-based violence, legal practitioners, law enforcement agencies

How to act on it

No direct action needed; the opportunity lies in the government's planned review and potential rollout of the system.

Review of 24 demands from the #TotalShutdown march

The Office of the President has committed to thoroughly examine each of the 24 demands raised by organisers of the #TotalShutdown march. These include calls for an automated national registry for protection orders and the provision of shelters and interim housing for women escaping abusive relationships.

Who it is for

organisers of the #TotalShutdown march, women affected by gender-based violence, civil society groups

How to act on it

No direct action required; the opportunity is for the government to act on the submitted memorandum.