Angel Call on the Church to Stand against Child and Women Abuse

Ridge Times
July 14, 2018

https://ridgetimes.co.za/119220/angel-call-on-the-church-to-stand-against-child-and-women-abuse/

Ms Angel Khanyile (Democratic Alliance Member of Parliament) talks about women and child abuse.

Ms Angel Khanyile, Democratic Alliance Member of Parliament, visited the Hope of Glory Family Church to raise awareness of women and child abuse on Sunday, 8 July.

Ms Khanyile serves on the portfolio committee of Social Development.

Her visit to the church came after the portfolio committee noted with concern the increase in child and women abuse in the area.

She took it upon herself to spread a message of protection of women and children on every platform that she can.

Ms Khanyile said violence against women and children has become an unprecedented problem and cut across all cultures and every level of society.

“It is the responsibility of every person to act to stop the ongoing incidences of violence and abuse against women and children.

“Violence and abuse against women and children takes many forms, such as physical, verbal, sexual, economic and psychological abuse.

“Child rape is an issue that affects all of us and we need to stand together to fight the battle.

“I strongly believe that the church can play a significant role in spreading the awareness.

“It is high time that churches come on board and fight this demon.”

Ms Khanyile further called on the church to rise and protect the rights of people living with albinism.

She thanked Apostle Themba Xaba and the Hope of Glory Family Church for hosting her.