As the country marks the end of the campaign of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, police in Gqeberha are committed in ensuring that the rights of women and children are protected and that perpetrators are arrested and brought to book.
Although gender-based violence requires a 365-day approach, the period of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children is no better time to reflect on and take action against perpetrators of this scourge.
On Thursday afternoon, 9 December 2021, SAPS Gelvandale detectives arrested a 44-year-old Malabar man who was evading arrest since October 2021, for an alleged crimen injuria case opened by his ex-wife against him.
It is alleged that Bernard Chetty allegedly made pejorative and derogatory overtones (with pics) against his ex-wife through various social media platforms. The 34-year-old woman who is now living in Gauteng opened a case against him at SAPS Lenasia.
A warrant for his arrest was subsequently issued and was successfully executed after police approached him for another case which he opened against his ex-wife in October.
Chetty appeared in the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court and is remanded in custody to appear in the Lenasia Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 13 December 2021. As the investigation unfolds, further charges may be added against him.
The Acting Nelson Mandela Bay District Commissioner, Brig Thandiswa Kupiso has called on the communities from all walks of life to join hands in the fight against the increasing scourge of violence against women.
‘We need to call upon men to desist from committing such cruel and degrading acts on women. It is time for women to stand up against the abuser and demand justice for their demeaning and shameful treatment – it is time to break the silence. The abuse of power over the vulnerable must come to an end,’ added Brig Kupiso.
