The 5th of September saw an unprecedented group of South Africans march peacefully to Parliament to highlight the plight of women and children in South Africa. Gender-based violence remains a source of terror and embarrassment to our country. It was a source of great pride that organisations like Fight Back SA, that was started by young women such as Ms Nicole Mirkin, sought to teach women how to defend themselves and keep each other safe. Together we continue to ensure that this terror remains a focus and that we fight for the safety