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Monday 07:30 - 16:00 Tuesday 07:30 - 16:00 Wednesday 07:30 - 16:00 Thursday 07:30 - 16:00 Friday 07:30 - 16:00

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To create a Caring and Self-reliant Society

01/11/2026

MEC Nomantu Nkomo Ralehoko delivers a Keynote Address at the Colours of Maidens (Amatsh*tshi) Child Protection Awareness Campaign hosted at Johannesburg City Hall City of Joburg

01/11/2026

The Colours of Maidens Child Protection Awareness Campaign is motivated the need to promote the Girl Childs rights while recognising the important role of culture in shaping identity values and community belonging.

Although cultural practices can contribute positively to the development of children,it must be conducted in a manner that protects children from harm, discrimination,humiliation,forced participation and violations of their dignity,privacy and body integrity.

The Awareness Campaign provides the Gauteng Department of Social Development with an opportunity to raise awareness of Section 12 of the Children's Act 38 of 2005 amongst the girl children, traditional leaders (Onomehlo) and the broader community. It will promote the understanding be that children's participation in cultural practices must voluntary, age-appropriate and based on informed consent,without force, threats, manipulation or undue pressure.

The Campaign will also strengthen prevention and early-intervention services by addressing challenges affecting adolescent girls, including teenage pregnancy, gender-based violence, substance abuse, peer pressure,risky behaviour and limited access to positive role models.

Through culturally appropriate education, mentorship,life-skills development and stakeholder collaboration,the programme will support young women to make informed decisions,understand their rights and participate safely in cultural activities.

The campaign is therefore necessary to ensure that the preservation of cultural heritage is balanced with the Department's child-protection mandate and the constitutional principle that the best interests of the child are of paramount importance.

01/11/2026

Ms Ntshangase sends a message of support on behalf of Traditional Leaders (Onomehlo)

01/11/2026

📍MEC Nomantu Nkomo Ralehoko graces her presence at the Colours of Maidens (Amatsh*tshi) Child Protection Awareness Campaign hosted at Johannesburg City Hall

The campaign is aimed at promoting cultural practices that uphold the rights, dignity and safety of children.

01/11/2026

Ms Ndabezitha gives a message of support on behalf of Contralesa

01/11/2026

Address

69 Commissioner Street
Johannesburg
2001

Opening Hours

Monday	07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 16:00
Thursday	07:30 - 16:00
Friday	07:30 - 16:00

Telephone

+27113557600

Website

https://www.gauteng.gov.za/socdev/Pages/index.aspx

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