NGO says educate residents about abuse

Duduza – Nigel Caring Community took to the streets of Duduza to educate residents about different types of abuse.

This was part of the national annual campaign of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. They were joined by three daycare centres. Residents were informed about the channels to follow to seek help if they are suffering from violence and/or abuse.

Social worker Lammy Nkosi says they decided to host the event after seeing an increase of abuse cases at their centre.

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“We have seen young children going missing and found dead because they were left unattended by their caregivers.

“We investigated and discovered that some of the cases were as a result of parents abusing a substance.

“Children are left alone to wander the streets and the perpetrators use this to their advantage,” he says.

Nkosi says they are happy with the support they received from the community this year.

“We are hoping they will adopt the messages we shared that Duduza can be a safer place for everyone.

“We are calling on parents who have domestic issues to come forward and seek help from the relevant bodies.

“If we work together we will be able to find lasting solutions,” he says.

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Social worker Sibongile Makhonjwa says they are calling on residents to report cases of abuse to the police.

“There is nothing to be embarrassed about when you are abused. Speak out and reach out for help.

“ No one has the right to stomp on your rights and take ownership of your life.

“There are NGOs that is responsible to help people in these situations and the police stations have departments set up to help those affected by abuse,” she says.