Pretoria: SiltaNews – News Desk
The NPA Men Ambassadors will hold a Silent Picket to mark the beginning of the #16Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign. The event forms part of the NPA’s GBV 2025 Call to Action under the theme “Men of the NPA Against GBVF.” It aims to demonstrate the NPA’s collective commitment to combating Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), promoting justice, and fostering a culture of respect and accountability both within the institution and across society. Adv. Anton du Plessis, Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions, will deliver a keynote address.
Gender Based Violence and Femicide continue to afflict South African society, inflicting trauma, loss, and injustice on individuals and communities. As a central pillar of the criminal justice system, the NPA plays a critical role in advancing justice for survivors and fostering a culture based on accountability, respect, and dignity.
• Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025
•Time: 08h00 – 08h40
• Venue: NPA Head Office, Pretoria
• Activity: Silent protest, pledge signing, and candle lighting ceremony
Executives and employees of the NPA will, along with the Men Ambassadors, participate in this symbolic act of solidarity to reaffirm the NPA’s commitment to ending violence against women and children. Through this initiative, all men within the NPA are called upon to stand up publicly and collectively against all forms of GBV and femicide in solidarity with their female colleagues. This campaign affirms the NPA’s dedication to justice, equality, and social transformation.