KZN youth have urged the government to involve them in decision-making about their lives.

Youth from across the province were given an opportunity to address authorities on how they should be treated, during the National Children’s Day celebration held in King DinuZulu Township in eShowe on Saturday.

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The celebration was attended by, among others, King Cetshwayo District Mayor Nonhle Mkhulisi and uMlalazi Mayor Thelumoya Zulu.

Children urged the provincial government to up the ante when it comes to issues affecting them.

They called for an improvement in protecting their rights, while they want government to regularly involve them on issues affecting their daily lives.

The youth from different districts of the province were represented by their ambassadors, who made representations on their behalf.

Speaking on behalf of the KZN government, MEC for Social Development, Nonhlanhla Khoza, said that Children’s Day presented them with an opportunity to listen to the children.

‘We heard that they want all perpetrators of violence against children not to be granted bail. The children are more prepared to open up to us as parents on how they should be protected. They reminded us that there should be no decisions taken without considering their views because they are future leaders,’ Khoza said.

She advised parents to limit the time their children spend on social media.

‘It is imperative to ensure children understand what is needed to better their lives. We are encouraged that children not only discuss how they want to be treated, but also what is expected of them in life.’

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