The conclusion of the National Child Protection Week (CPW) will be marked by a closing ceremony this Sunday, 2 June addressed by Social Development Minister, Bathabile Dlamini.
CPW, which started on May 27, is commemorated in the country annually to raise awareness of the rights of children as articulated in the Children's Act of 2005. The campaign that began in 1997 also aims to mobilise all sectors of society and communities in the effort of ensuring care and protection for children.
The details for the closing ceremony are as follows:
Date: 2 June 2013
Time: 09h00
Venue: Lephephane Sports Ground, Lephephane, Limpopo
Members of the media are invited to cover the event.
For media RSVPs contact:
Jaconia Kobue
Cell: 082 313 4673
For media enquiries contact:
Lumka Oliphant
Cell: 083 484 8067
E-mail: LumkaO@ dsd.gov.za