The Children Institute and Legal Resources Centre wants the Western Cape High Court to order home affairs to develop and execute a plan to clear its birth registration backlog. The institute says thousands of children currently live without legal recognition and documentation denying them access to healthcare, grants and education. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Attorney at Legal Resources Centre, which is representing the Children's Institute UCT and a group of South African parents in the court case, Claire Rankin

 

The Children Institute and Legal Resources Centre wants the Western Cape High Court to order home affairs to develop and execute a plan to clear its birth registration backlog. The institute says thousands of children currently live without legal recognition and documentation denying them access to healthcare, grants and education. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Attorney at Legal Resources Centre, which is representing the Children's Institute UCT and a group of South African parents in the court case, Claire Rankin
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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. 

News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm.

Backlog leaves children invisible without birth registration.

Anti-crime activists and community leaders on the Cape Flats, Western Cape are raising alarm over the growing number of young people being drawn into gangsterism. Poverty, unemployment, school dropouts, and a lack of recreational facilities are among the factors being blamed. Activists say gangs often fill a void by offering a sense of belonging, protection, and financial support. Children as young as 14 are reportedly being recruited, deepening concerns about the future of vulnerable communities. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the CEO of Inspire Network and a steering committee member of the Cape Crime Crisis Coalition Imraahn Mukaddam 

Anti-crime activists and community leaders on the Cape Flats, Western Cape are raising alarm over the growing number of young people being drawn into gangsterism. Poverty, unemployment, school dropouts, and a lack of recreational facilities are among the factors being blamed. Activists say gangs often fill a void by offering a sense of belonging, protection, and financial support. Children as young as 14 are reportedly being recruited, deepening concerns about the future of vulnerable communities.&nbsp;Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the CEO of Inspire Network and a steering committee member of the Cape Crime Crisis Coalition Imraahn Mukaddam&nbsp;

Cape crime crisis coalition warns gangs exploit school holidays.

The DA has submitted a comprehensive dossier to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to investigate the numerous failures of government departments in reporting child pregnancy, which in many cases is evidence of statutory rape and a violation of a child's right.  Bongiwe Zwane Spoke to SABC News Reporter Culvin Mabasa 

The DA has submitted a comprehensive dossier to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to investigate the numerous failures of government departments in reporting child pregnancy, which in many cases is evidence of statutory rape and a violation of a child's right.&nbsp; Bongiwe Zwane Spoke to SABC News Reporter Culvin Mabasa&nbsp;

DA flags underreporting of child pregnancy cases

The search for the missing 21-year-old Zenande Chiloane continues. He went missing on Sunday after the vehicle which he was traveling in together with two other persons plunged into the Crocodile River in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. The bodies of the other two were recovered inside the vehicle when it was pulled out of the river. Family and friends have gathered at the scene to help with the search. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the Provincial Dive Co-ordinator of the Police Divers, Captain Johan Potgieter.

The search for the missing 21-year-old Zenande Chiloane continues. He went missing on Sunday after the vehicle which he was traveling in together with two other persons plunged into the Crocodile River in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. The bodies of the other two were recovered inside the vehicle when it was pulled out of the river. Family and friends have gathered at the scene to help with the search. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the Provincial Dive Co-ordinator of the Police Divers, Captain Johan Potgieter.

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