In a significant move to strengthen the safety and well-being of all children across the province, the Eastern Cape MEC for Social Development Bukiwe Fanta launched Child Protection Month today, 15 May 2025, at a significant venue. The launch, which aims to raise awareness about children’s rights and the importance of protecting them from abuse and neglect, took place at the Aurora Special Care and Stimulation Centre in Gqeberha.

The National Department of Social Development conducted an oversight visit to some schools in Amathole District that are beneficiaries of the Sanitary Dignity Programme.

The visits started at Byletts High school in Mooiplaas in Great Kei Municipality on Monday and Richard Msutu School in Adelaide in Raymond Mhlaba Municipality.

Enhancing community welfare in Guava Juice in the Koukamma local municipality, Eastern Cape MEC for social development, Bukiwe Fanta, has conducted an integrated community outreach programme in Ward 5.

The initiative, on 23 May 2025, aimed to provide residents with access to essential social services, resources, and information on various developmental programmes.