The Florida Road community in Durban has called for stronger enforcement in dealing with Gender Based Violence (GBV).
This comes in the wake of an incident involving an off-duty police officer who shot his girlfriend to death , an employee at a business on the popular road known for its late night restaurants.
'As a community, we are deeply saddened at the passing of yet another female at the hands of her partner. It's a reminder once again of how fragile the lives of women continue to be. This was not a random act of crime but a domestic issue which affects women every day. Florida Road is one of the safest precincts in Durban with thousands of patrons visiting restaurants on the strip daily. We have a strong, visible security presence as the Urban Improvement Precinct (UIP), businesses and the city. We also have a 24 hour hotline and several private security firms on the road,' the UIP's Vanessa Knight told IOL.
Her comments were echoed by Taahir Shah, a key investor and owner of three restaurants on Florida Road.
'We have invested in this precinct which is sought after by those in the hospitality sector. We are about to open our third store, Doppio Zero, the first halaal in the franchise brand this month and are confident of Florida Road. It is the place to be and isolated events should not overshadow this key hub,' said Shah.
