This effort is a part of the End GBVF 100-Day Challenges, a national campaign that challenges frontline teams within the court and municipal ecosystems to develop and implement innovative strategies to address GBVF head on. identify new ways to reduce the turnaround time in processing GBV-related cases, including domestic violence protection orders, sexual offences, divorce cases, and maintenance cases.” “Limpopo’s justice system is undergoing a significant shift in the way GBV-related cases are processed in courts. Nineteen courts within the Limpopo province are delving into their current processes and technology toolboxes to
“We have over 85 teams that are participating in the End GBVF 100-Day Challenges in 2023,” says Sixolile Ngcobo from the End GBVF 100-Day Challenge implementation team. “While we have our courts exploring new strategies and innovations to reduce the backlog and turnaround times of GBV-related cases, we also have our municipalities aiming to create safer public spaces, improve GBVF reporting systems, and increase the number and speed of service providers for post-crisis support and healing.” Mankweng Magistrates Court in Polokwane is aiming to reduce the backlog of cases involving sex offences by 70% in 100 days. In Thulamela, Sibasa Regional Court is aiming to reduce the backlog of cases involving sex offences by 63%, bringing the number of cases down from 238 to 88. The team from Lephalale Magistrates Court in Waterberg is aiming to reduce the outstanding roll of sexual offences cases by 80% in 100 days.
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November 2023 | Collective Action Magazine
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