In light of the growing scourge of Gender Based Violence, men in Qacha’s Nek have formed a Brotherhood social club named Khotla-ha-Makhaola, to encourage boys and men to unite against Gender-Based Violence.

The Founder of the club Mr. Tankisang Mapuru said, their aim is to instill discipline and promote community development amongst men and to encourage them to also break the silence.

Mapuru said their main focus is Gender Based Violence where they will encourage victims to seek help and men to stand up against abuse

He also said they have joined efforts with another women’s club-Malapa-Pele, where they groom young people and advise them against joining vigilante groups. He said both their clubs will meet with boys and girls during independence holiday break, to discuss issues that promt them to engage in criminal activities