Cape Town – After recently celebrating the Western Cape Commissioner For Children Act assented by provincial authorities, various NGOs and role-players will not let grass grow under their feet as they gather later this month to discuss its implementation. On May 31, about 40 NGOs from across the province along with the government will attend a meeting to discuss the implications of the act, which provides for the appointment of a commissioner for children in the province.
The local constitution states that the Western Cape government must appoint a commissioner for children to assist in protecting and promoting the interests of children in the province, particularly in respect of health services, education, welfare services, recreation, amenities and sport. The NGO stepped up their lobbying for the appointment of a commissioner about two years ago when the province was shocked by a spate of child murders.
“Rates of child sexual assault, child rape and child murder remain the highest in the country. About 60% of children in the province live in poor families and communities with high levels of unemployment, low wages, lack of services, housing and facilities. They also experience high levels of school drop-out, substance abuse, early sexual debut and parenthood, and dysfunction.”
Zille’s spokesperson, Ewald Botha, yesterday said: “Premier Zille received the Western Cape Commissioner for Children Act for assent and signed it accordingly.According to the act, the premier will appoint a commissioner who will serve for five years. To stand fit for the position as commissioner, the appointed person must have proven specialised knowledge of public policy, human rights or issues affecting children.
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