The Democratic Alliance's (DA) Premier Candidate for Gauteng, Solly Msimanga MPL, DA Shadow Minister for Social Development, Bridget Masango MP, DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Community Safety, Crezane Bosch MPL will this week conduct an oversight inspection at the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) in Tshwane.
Msimanga said: “This centre is facing controversy and operational challenges due to a contractual dispute between the Department of Social Development and Brilliant Telecommunication. The service provider has not been paid, leading to unanswered calls and a staff shortage.”
He said however that during their oversight inspection, the DA will engage with the management of the centre to determine the measures being put in place to ensure proper functioning.
“It is concerning that during the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, this call centre is not fully operational. This means that victims of gender-based violence cannot access critical information and services offered by this call centre,” he added.
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