We have failed as men – Temba Bavuma on GBV crisis in SA

Bavuma was reacting to the recent spate of women killings that have taken place mainly in the eastern parts of Johannesburg, and have brought the country to its knees.

Speaking at the Temba Bavuma Foundation’s 10-year celebration golf day this week, the national cricket hero says a lot more needs to be done than just having conversations about the issue, and called on the authorities to act a lot more decisively.

"It's scary man, it's not a good state of affairs. I guess as men we are seen as providers, I guess that's traditional roles however you wanna look at it and I think we are failing there,” Bavuma said.

“So, I think a lot needs to be done systematically, more than just conversations that are happening and I think the individuals, the powers that be. 

“The guys who are paid the big money who are entrusted with governing the country's affairs really need to come together and be brave at how they come up with solutions, you know."

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Bavuma says the situation has rightfully caused a lot of panic in the country with women feeling the need to go an extra mile to protect themselves.

He shared some personal details of how it has even affected his own household and created fear in the last few days.

"Yeah it's rather disturbing, I was gonna use the adjective sad but I think that's an understatement. I think it has actually put a lot of people in panic mode to be honest, not just the females,” he added. 

“I think about it myself from a personal point of view. I got home yesterday. My Mrs she had a taser gun, she had a taser that she had  brought. I think that's when it's real when you are seeing it at your home. You can see the fear and the panic that our females have."