This retribution is required to bring proper closure to the families of the victims. A request which fell short of acknowledgement, yet it echoes the wants of millions of South African women and families who are tired of hearing expressions such as, "the President is shocked", "the President is concerned" and most recently, "enough is enough". When will the President stop with these populist platitudes and start protecting the women of South Africa and their children through allowing for this much needed referendum?