Klerksdorp Library Services to Host 4km Walk Against Gender-Based Violence

Karen Scheepers
8 hours ago
2 min read

Klerksdorp Library Services is inviting residents to take part in a 4km Walk Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), an awareness initiative aimed at uniting the community in the fight against violence, particularly toward women and girls. The walk forms part of broader national activism efforts and aligns with the international 16 Days of Activism campaign.

Event Details

The event will take place on Friday, 5 December 2025, with organisers encouraging strong community participation.

Key Information

Starting Point: Klerksdorp Library
Registration Time: 07:00
Walk Start Time: 08:30
Distance: 4km
Theme: “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls.”

Participants may register on-site or scan the QR code provided on the official event posters for pre-registration.

Purpose of the Walk

The walk is organised as part of the City of Matlosana Library Services’ commitment to social awareness and community outreach. While GBV remains a critical challenge affecting individuals, families, and communities across South Africa, the theme highlights a rapidly growing concern: digital violence, including online harassment, cyberstalking, image-based abuse, and digital intimidation.

By hosting this walk, the Library Services aim to:

Raise awareness about GBV in all its forms
Encourage community solidarity
Promote safe online spaces, especially for women and girls
Empower residents with information and resources
Strengthen partnerships between government, libraries, and the public

Why Community Involvement Matters

Gender-based violence continues to be one of the country’s most pressing social issues. Events such as this walk provide:

An opportunity for residents to stand together in advocacy
A space to honour victims and survivors
Visibility for ongoing GBV support services
A reminder that prevention requires collective responsibility

Participation from men, women, youth, and community organisations is encouraged, reinforcing the message that GBV is not a women’s issue, it is a societal issue.