People’s hearts have been broken after seeing the image of the elderly woman that has been going viral on social media. It is reported that the woman was being abused by her husband and has made numerous trips to the police station in an attempt to get assistance; however, she has not been supported in any of those visits.

#NoToGBV: South Africa husband treats wife badly
It is tragic that some women have even lost their lives at the hands of men who claimed to love them, given that gender-based violence does not appear to be something that will disappear anytime soon.

#NoToGBV: South Africa husband treats wife badly
It should be made clear that someone who loves you would never intentionally do anything that would bring you sadness or put your life in jeopardy in any way. The woman has been mistreated a large number of times, but when she goes to the police station for assistance, the officers there do not pay attention to her.

 

In the picture that was uploaded, the woman can be seen dozing off on the ground close to some shrubs although it appears to be quite chilly outside. Knowing that she is an elderly woman increases the risk that this will have a negative influence on her health.

A great number of people’s hearts were broken when they saw her lying there defenseless in such a freezing environment. A call is being placed to all of the people in the area, asking them to assist the woman if they know her, so that she may remain secure, or to contact another police station in order to get her assistance. It breaks my heart to watch women forced to sleep on the streets due to their anxiety about the treatment they may receive from their spouses.

It is their responsibility to ensure that they are secure and not to lock them up at a time when they might really need some assistance from them. What are your thoughts regarding this issue? , do leave a comment with your thoughts and follow this page for further updates. Please take into account that the first two photographs are only meant to serve as examples.