We are confident that the strengthening of law enforcement measures, particularly the re-establishment of Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences, FCS, Units, within the South African Police, will assist in turning the tide against these crimes. In addition, the Department for Women, Children and People with Disabilities is establishing the national council against gender-based violence to co-ordinate a multisectoral strategy and response to this scourge and drive the 365 National action plan to end gender-based violence. This should streamline our national effort and enhance the impact of programmes to stop violence against women and children.