CAPE TOWN - Women’s Month has come and gone, but violence, especially against women and children, continues to plague society.
There are growing calls for government to provide more aid and funding for NPOs fighting the scourge.
The Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation says it appreciates efforts made by authorities since the 19-year-old's murder and is now calling for stronger partnerships within communities.
The foundation is calling on government to provide more shelters for victims.
At the Callas foundation, founder Caroline Peters says government's failure to implement its policies is putting pressure on struggling NPO's.
Other NPOs feel government must do more.
The Clareinch Post office in Claremont remains a sad reminder of the attack against Mrwetyana.
Her family and other gender activists want the facility turned into a place of healing and positivity.
* eNCA's Nobesuthu Hejana reports.