THE Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University has introduced self-defence classes to help empower female students keep themselves safe.
This action was taken by The university after protests and a subsequent march by students, staff and management on November 6 to the Pretoria West police station against gender-based violence.
The move was also prompted by the attack and rape of a first-year student at one of the university’s private off-campus residences.
The self-defence class is held under the theme “Time to fight back” and hosted every Saturday at the university’s sports complex at the Ga-Rankuwa campus.