In South Africa 407,937 orphans and vulnerable children and 53,607 child headed households have been identified and received government services through the Home Community Based Care programme. (SA Department of Social Development)

This week’s theme: National Child Protection Week

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• Go forth and multiply by R200 7.2 million South African children (48%) receive a child support grant,...