Media Advisory- Gauteng Government to host GBVF awareness session in Kwa-Thema 24 September 2026
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Collected on 29 September 2026
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Orange Day household candle-lighting
Households across the province can light a candle at 19h00 in remembrance of people who lost their lives as a result of GBVF.
- Who it is for
- Households across the province
- How to act on it
- Light a candle at 19h00.
The document's recorded date is 25 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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The campaign also calls for households across the province to light a candle at 19h00 in remembrance of those who lost their lives as a result of GBVF.
GBVF awareness session
Members of the media and community participants can attend the Orange Day GBVF awareness programme, which includes a solidarity walk, ribbon distribution, candle-lighting, orientation, victim empowerment and health-service messages.
- Who it is for
- Members of the media, Men as Safety Promoters, Youth Crime Prevention Desks, men's organisations, male officials, students, athletes, running clubs, councillors and community members
- How to act on it
- Attend at 09h00 at the Kwa-Thema Police Station meeting point on Friday, 25 September 2026. Media members can confirm attendance with Charmaine Kgopa.
The document's recorded date is 25 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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Members of the media are invited as follows: Date: Friday, 25 September 2026 Time: 09h00 Meeting Point: Kwa-Thema Police Station
Orange Day ribbon participation
Men and boys can visibly support the campaign to end GBVF by wearing orange and white ribbons.
- Who it is for
- Men and boys
- How to act on it
- Wear orange and white ribbons as a visible commitment to end GBVF.
The document's recorded date is 25 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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The Orange Day campaign calls on men and boys to wear orange and white ribbons as a visible commitment to end GBVF.
Facts
Places
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
Reference
https://www.gauteng.gov.za/Media%20Advisories%20and%20Statements/Media%20Advisory-%20Gauteng%20Government%20to%20host%20GBVF%20awareness%20session%20in%20Kwa-Thema%2024%20September%202026.pdf
Key Takeaways
- GBVF awareness programme under the Orange Day campaign
- Friday, 25 September 2026 at 09h00
- Kwa-Thema Police Station, City of Ekurhuleni
- Theme: “Men leading a united stand against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide”
- About two hundred participants
- Media confirmation contact: Charmaine Kgopa, 078 742 8693/ Charmaine.kgopa@gauteng.gov.za/
- Media enquiries: Ofentse Morwane, 0664760777/ Ofentse.Morwane@gauteng.gov.za
- Gauteng Provincial Government
- Gauteng Department of Community Safety
- Gauteng Departments of Social Development, Health, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation
- South African Police Services (SAPS)
- Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD)
- Eastern Corridor Rapid Response Team
- Charmaine Kgopa
- Ofentse Morwane
Dates
Closing Date
25 September 2026