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NGO’s join forces to tackle GBV in Delft

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Six non-profit organizations have joined forces to combat violence against children in Delft, a high-risk area for youth. Molo Songololo Director, Patric Solomons, spoke to VOC Breakfast on Friday about their fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the community. "Two quarters ago, Delft had the highest murder rate and a very high social crime rate. This not only affects the community at large but has a significant […]

today12 April 2024

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Child rights organisation Molo Songolo work with children, promoting their rights, care, and protection

By Kouthar Sambo As the festive season takes the forefront, dozens of children are left vulnerable to increased risks of substance abuse and negligence. Speaking on VOC's Breakfast show on Wednesday, Director Patric Solomons at Molo Songololo said the organizations assist and empower children and youth. The child rights organisation works with children, promoting their rights, care, and protection. "We do work with children, doing rights and life skills work […]

today27 December 2023

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Rights groups call for complete independence of Children’s Commissioner

After more than two decades of democracy and countless cases of domestic and sexual abuse of children, rights groups have welcomed a soon to be implemented bill on the establishment of body mandated to protect the rights of the child. Premier Helen Zille Children’s recently announced the finalization of a draft bill on the Children’s Commissioner, which will focus on issues related to the protection of the rights of children […]

today19 April 2018

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Mixed reaction to spanking ruling

By: Najma Bibi Noor Mahomed South African parents have been left torn after the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg ruled that parents will no longer be able to use the defence of ‘reasonable chastisement’ if they are later accused of assault. Judge Raylene Keightley handed down the judgement that has been met with mixed reactions. Various child rights organisations have welcomed it however the decision has been criticised by […]

today24 October 2017

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