07/06/2026
On Sunday 7th June 2026, Childline South Africa will join Department of Social Development and various stakeholders for the closing ceremony of Child Protection Month. This is being held under the theme “Working together in ending violence against children”. The campaign focuses on strengthening the protection of children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, with a special emphasis on addressing the rising cases of sexual abuse and statutory r**e. Child Protection Month is commemorated annually to raise awareness of children's rights and safety, highlighting that protection is a 365-day responsibility. Childline South Africa supports the view that Child Protection Month should not be merely symbolic but It must reinforce the importance and urgency of sustained awareness and action.
We join the country in raising awareness in communities as part of this year campaign. Let us work together to promote and protect the rights of children.
Childline Eastern Cape Child Welfare Bloemfontein and Childline Free State Childline Gauteng Childline KZN Childline Mpumalanga Childline North West SA Childline Western Cape
As draws to a close, the Department of Social Development will lead the national closing ceremony in Ezibeleni, near Queenstown in the Chris Hani District, under the theme “Working Together in Ending Violence Against Children.”
The programme will place a strong focus on raising awareness about statutory r**e, child abuse, neglect and exploitation, while encouraging communities in and around Ezibeleni to speak out, report abuse and protect children at all times. Child Protection is a 365-day responsibility.
📍 Sinako Junior Secondary School, Ezibeleni, Eastern Cape
📅 07 June 2026
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