Minister Zulu to Hold Dialogue on Rape, Sexual Violence and Learner Pregnancy in Delft, Western Cape Province

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29 September 2021

 

Media Advisory

  

In response to recent media reports on the high rates of learner pregnancy across the country, the Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu in collaboration with Lulwazi Lwethu and Kwanele Foundation will embark on an outreach programme targeting high school learners in Delft, Western Cape Province.

 

The purpose of the dialogue is to create awareness around rape and sexual violence, encourage open discussion and effective community supportive networks for adolescents within the context of the National Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Framework Strategy.

 

The recent SAPS crime statistics show that Delft, which is one of the 30 gender-based violence and femicide hotspots recorded the highest incidents of rape in the first quarter of 2021/2022.  The intersection between gangs, drugs and gender-based violence means that rape and sexual violence has a daily presence in the life space of many learners who live in the area. 

 

During the outreach programme, which forms part of build-up activities for the Social Development Month on 1 October, Minister Zulu will donate educational toys to local Early Childhood Development (ECD) facilities, face masks and sanitary towels to learners.

 

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the programme scheduled as follows:

 

Distribution of educational toys

 

Date:     Wednesday, 29 September 2021

Time:    15h00 -16h00

Venue:  Albertina Sisulu Educare, 944 Debeza Street Browns Farm, Phillipi-Western Cape

 

Dialogue with learners on rape, sexual violence and learner pregnancy

 

Date:    Thursday, 30 September 2021

Time:    09h00-10h00

Venue:  Rosendaal High School, Delft - Western Cape

 

Members of the media can RSVP by contacting Ms Sharlene Naiker on 082 673 5849 / e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Ms Nomfundo Xulu-Lentsoane on 066 480 6845 / e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   

   

ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

 

Media enquiries may be forwarded to Ms Lumka Oliphant on 083 484 8067 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.