Media Advisory

Child Protection week will be marked from 27 May to 3 June 2012, under the theme: "working together to protect children."

The theme, adopted by the National Child Care and Protection Forum, upholds the government's commitments to child protection, in partnership with civil society. The campaign will emphasise the responsibility of everyone to create a safe and secure environment for our children.

The details of the event are as follows:

Date: 27 May 2012

Time: 11h00

Venue: Mayibuye Cultural Centre, Galeshewe, Kimberley 

Government has in the past few years worked to ensure that the Constitution, legislation, policies, and international instruments are in place to provide statutory protection towards providing a better life for children.

Members of the media are requested to RSVP:Tshegofatso Modubu on 083 276 0786 or Jaconia Kobue on 082 313 4673

Media enquiries: Lumka Oliphant on 083 484 8067

Issued by the Department of Social Development