GBV victims report cases to traditional authorities instead of the police for compensation
Some victims of gender-based violence (GBV) have resorted to reporting cases to the traditional authorities instead of the police in order to get compensation.
This came to light during a meeting between the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare and the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development, and Family Affairs at Otjiwarongo.
Otjiwarongo has recorded 29 cases of rape and 98 domestic violence cases since last year.