South Africa Should Address Violence Against Children

South Africa Should Address Violence Against Children

Safeguard Children's Rights, Protect Children From All Forms of Violence

Gaps in the safety net – breaking down state and societal protections for children

SA’s child protection system is supposed to be a safety net for young people in danger. But too many children are falling through holes in that net.

New child protection laws with a focus on safety, set to pass SA parliament

The South Australian government has secured enough support from the state's crossbench to pass its proposed new child protection laws, despite warnings from advocates that the reforms do not comply with United Nations conventions.

Discussion | Working together in ending violence against children

Discussion | Working together in ending violence against children Ntandoyenkosi… Wed, 06/04/2025 - 09:58 JOHANNESBURG - Child Protection Month highlights concerns over child violence in South Africa. Children are under siege from predators who rape and sexual assault them in their communities.WATCH | Child Protection Week | Children take concerns to ConCourtThis calls for urgent and effective protection measures.Gugu Xaba, CEO at Save The Child…

SOS Children`s Villages Commemorates Child Protection Week

SOS Children's Villages has highlighted National Child Protection Week, which is recognised annually to raise awareness of the rights of children as articulated in the Constitution of South Africa and The Children's Act.