The community of Dinokana is living in fear as shocking cases of gender-based violence keep rocking the village. Among the latest reports, a young man allegedly tried to rape his own 63-year-old grandmother, leaving residents horrified and demanding answers. To make matters worse, police are also investigating a suspected serial rapist who has been targeting young women in the area.
Locals say they are scared to leave their homes, with mothers and daughters living in constant worry. “You can’t even trust your own family,” said one resident, shaking her head. “How many more women and girls have to suffer before something is done?”
The anger in Dinokana is growing. Community members are questioning the role of police, local leaders, and social services, saying their response has been too slow and too weak. Many claim that violence has become almost “normalised,” and fear is now part of daily life.
Social media is buzzing with outrage, with people calling for immediate action and accountability. Some residents are even organising community patrols to keep an eye on suspicious activity, but they insist this is only a temporary measure.
Experts say tackling GBV requires more than awareness—it needs real intervention, strong support for victims, and strict action against perpetrators. Dinokana, and Zeerust as a whole, cannot afford to ignore these warnings. If authorities fail to act now, more lives will be destroyed, and trust in the system will be lost forever.
