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UJ Students marching outside SABC.
Despite the rainy and gloomy weather, students from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) took to the streets, marching to the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) to demand justice for a 7-year-old girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted in October 2024 while waiting for her transport at school.
According to a representative from UJ’s Student Representative Council (SRC), the students chose to march to the SABC to amplify the case and ensure it receives the national attention it deserves. They believe media coverage will not only highlight the gravity of the crime but also put pressure on authorities to expedite investigations.
“As the EFF Student Command (EFFSC) of UJ, we believe that if this matter is covered by the national broadcaster, more victims who are afraid to speak out will find the courage to come forward because they will feel represented,” says EFFSC member Yamukeleka Gumede.
University of Johannesburg (UJ) students marched to the SABC in Auckland Park to voice their concerns about the recent Gender-Based Violence (GBV) incidents around the country.
Credits: Mpumelelo Nkosi, Nthati Moloi & Nombulelo Mokaokao pic.twitter.com/MRVuGhaXXS— SABC News (@SABCNews) April 4, 2025
SRC Deputy President Amantle Mokau echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that their fight extends beyond this one case.
“We don’t only want justice for the 7-year-old victim but also for all survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). It’s time for young people to stand up and speak with one voice against these atrocities.”
The students marched from UJ’s Auckland Park Campus to the SABC headquarters, where they handed over a memorandum outlining their demands.
[WATCH] SASCO marches from UJ to the SABC headquarters in Auckland Park to protest the alleged rape of a 7-year-old child. SABC News’ Mlunghisi Shivamba is at Entrance 7 to receive their memorandum. pic.twitter.com/md3DwAlN7H
— SABC News (@SABCNews) April 4, 2025
