#ChildProtectionWeek: Pinetown police urge communities to protect children against abuse
Pinetown SAPS has urged the community to report all cases perpetrated against children.
THE Department of Social Development launched National Child Protection Week on Sunday, 30 May.
Child Protection Week is celebrated annually during this period and Pinetown Cluster communications officer, Capt Bongumusa Manqele said it is the country’s duty to ensure children are protected.
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“According to our constitution, a child is a person under the age of 18. Children should not be left at home alone, they need the supervision of an adult at all times,” said Manqele.
He emphasised that children should not be locked in vehicles at malls while parents complete their shopping.
“Children should be protected against bullying at schools and at home. Children need to be protected against abuse, particularly sexual abuse, and they need to be treated with dignity and fairness,” added Manqele.
He added that police have a legal duty to protect children by investigating all cases perpetrated against them.
Manqele urged the community to report all cases to the nearest police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111
You can also reach out for help via Child Welfare South Africa on 0861 4 CHILD (24453) / 011 452-4110 or via email: info@childwelfaresa.org.za
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