IN CONVERSATION WITH Sandy Godlwana, Acting Chief Director of Communication at the National Department Of Social Develop

Loading player...
The Department of Social Development hosted an Educational Awareness Programme on the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse on Saturday, 27 September 2025 in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, Eastern Cape. The initiative was held in response to alarming child protection trends, with 2 884 cases of abuse reported in the province during the 2024/25 financial year, including 917 cases of sexual abuse, 230 of physical abuse, and 866 instances of neglect. Teenage pregnancy rates also remained a serious concern, with 94 children aged 10–14 and over 12 000 adolescents aged 15–19 falling pregnant during the same period.
29 Sep 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews

Other recent episodes

In Conversation With Dr Jack Bloom, DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC

The Democratic Alliance has formally laid seven charges against Lerato Madyo, the former Chief Financial Officer of the Gauteng Department of Health, at the Johannesburg Central Police Station. The charges relate to allegations that Madyo failed to act on information provided by the late whistleblower Babita Deokaran concerning fraudulent transactions…
11 Mar 12 min

In Conversation With Litha Mpondwana, Ministry of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation media specialist

The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships to promote inclusive development. This follows a phone call with Baroness Chapman on Tuesday. South Africa will co-host the Global Partnerships Conference with the United Kingdom, the Children’s Investment…
11 Mar 9 min