Limpopo police reveal GBVF stats at Women’s Day event
SAPS in Limpopo marked International Women’s Day and Human Rights Day with a commemorative event hosted by the Limpopo Office of the Premier at The Ranch Hotel. Brigadier Sonnyboy Kgotloana Manthata and Colonel Baratang Gladys Maja presented statistics on gender-based violence and family violence (GBVF) as part of the programme.
Introduction
On Tuesday, 24 March, the Limpopo SAPS unit joined a broader commemoration for International Women’s Day and Human Rights Day. The event, organised by the Limpopo Office of the Premier and held at The Ranch Hotel, featured presentations of GBVF statistics by senior police officers, highlighting ongoing efforts to address violence against women and children in the province.
Detailed list
- Date of event: Tuesday, 24 March (reported in 2026 social media post)
- The Ranch Hotel, Limpopo, South Africa
- Limpopo Office of the Premier
- Brigadier Sonnyboy Kgotloana Manthata; Colonel Baratang Gladys Maja
- GBVF statistics (gender-based violence and violence against women and children) within the Limpopo region
- Social media post by the SA Police Service via X (formerly Twitter)
- pic.x.com/KTGlh5TNXB
- #sapsLIM, #SAPS, #InternationalWomensDay, #HumanRightsDay, #GBVF
Simple summary of the story
The South African Police Service in Limpopo joined a regional commemoration for International Women’s Day and Human Rights Day, organised by the Limpopo Office of the Premier at The Ranch Hotel. During the event, Brigadier Sonnyboy Kgotloana Manthata and Colonel Baratang Gladys Maja presented statistics related to GBVF, underscoring ongoing efforts to combat gender-based violence in the province. The information was shared publicly on social media, with a link to an image from the event accompanying the post.
Questions and answers
- What was the purpose of the event? To commemorate International Women’s Day and Human Rights Day and to share GBVF statistics with the public.
- Who hosted the event? The Limpopo Office of the Premier, with attendance by the SA Police Service in Limpopo.
- Where did it take place? The Ranch Hotel in Limpopo, South Africa.
- Which SAPS officials presented the GBVF statistics? Brigadier Sonnyboy Kgotloana Manthata and Colonel Baratang Gladys Maja.
- What is GBVF? GBVF stands for gender-based violence and violence against women and children, a key focus of safety and human rights work in the region.
- How was the information shared? Through a social media post on X (formerly Twitter) by the SA Police Service, including a link to an accompanying image.
- Is there a link to the source? Yes: https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/2036701784605929829
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