CGE ANNUAL REPORT

2022/23 ANNUAL REPORT

Name of Commissioner

Strategic Outcomes

Quarter 4 Activity Report

SAPS Oversight Visit Evander: 09 February 2023: • A Commissioners led program that aims to monitor the work done by SAPS in the fight against GBVF. The purpose is to ensure that police response to allegations and GBVF cases are coordinated with efficacy and victims are attended to in a way that restores dignity, privacy, and confidentiality etc. the emphasis is the implementation of a victim friendly approaches in sexual crimes investigations. Way Forward / Recommendations: • The backlog on DNA has to be accelerated and finalised. • Timeline of sexual offences kits has to be closely monitored (Manufacturing date and expiry date). • Consistency of the name Victim Friendly Rooms (VFR). The name changes from one SAPS to another. • Utilisation of VFR as a place that provides privacy, confidentiality, and restoration of dignity. Based on available evidence they are not efficiently utilise (Compliance) more training needed on gender and domestic violence. TCC Oversight Visit Evander: 09 February 2023: • Monitor the effectiveness of the TCCs in the 9 Provinces. TCCs are a one stop facilities that have been introduced as a critical part of South Africa’s anti rape strategy. • The oversight visits intend to ascertain whether the aim to reduce secondary victimisation and improve conviction rates is in place. Way Forward / Recommendations: • There is a need for the state and the private sector to invest on the TCCs (Human, physical and finance). • Accentuate that the TCCs model of providing women and children with better, humane treatment by reducing secondary victimisation is implemented. • Address existing gaps on GBVF. LM Mokoena Back to School Oversight Visit: 21 February 2023: Monitor and ensure equitable access to education to all learners from all social classes. Special focus was given to: • Learner school nutrition • Learner population in class • Learner pregnancy, sexual abuse • Availability and quality of learning/teaching resources • School hygiene, water and sanitation including menstrual hygiene. • Educator knowledge and policy matters

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