Linda Mtoba: My heart goes out to those who have to stay home with their abuser
While the country prepares to go into lockdown from midnight on Thursday, actress Linda Mtoba has shared her concerns for those who will now have to stay at home with people who abuse them. Gender-based violence is rampant in SA , and Linda has always used her platform to speak out about it.
After the president announced a 21-day lockdown on Monday evening to try to control the spread of Covid-19, Linda took to Twitter to express her worries. My hearts goes out to those who have to stay home with their abuser. Who used being out the house as a means to escape.
My hearts goes out to those who have to stay home with their abuser. Who used being out the house as means to escape.
— Mrs Linda M (@Linda_Mtoba) March 23, 2020
One follower shared Linda’s concern, and said she had started an online support group for victims of abuse. Another follower added to the list those children who were victimised.
Abantwana beskolo who love being there to escape people who victimize them. Yoh Linda 💔
— Neo Kau (@Kau_Ke_Kgabo) March 23, 2020
Just last month Linda told her followers that she prayed for the safety of her daughter.
“I pray so much over my daughter. I pray she lives a fulfilled life, that she may never know great sorrow or hurt. May she keep her health and limbs. Bringing life into this cruel world is constant [prayer],” she wrote.
I pray so much over my daughter, I pray she lives a fulfilled life that she may never know great sorrow or hurt. For things like may she keep her health & limbs. Bringing life into this cruel world is constant pray.
— Mrs Linda M (@Linda_Mtoba) February 16, 2020
In other news – The role of SANDF during lockdown
The army will be deployed to support the South African Police Service to enforce the nationwide lockdown. President Cyril Ramaphhosa announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown from midnight on Thursday. Military analyst Helmoed Heitman said the role of SANDF members could vary, depending on the assistance needed by the police. They have been talking about closing down parts of the road network, to prevent people from moving much. For instance, the army could man vehicle checkpoints. Read more
Source: Timeslive
