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Media Invite: SAHRC Eastern Cape Office to launch a report of the Dialogue on Violence in Schools

Attention: Editors and Reporters

29 MARCH 2022

The Eastern Cape Provincial Office (ECPO) will be launching a report on a dialogue which was held on 14 July 2021 on violence in schools. The dialogue took place following various media outlets reporting on the rise in violence in schools and complaints received by the office.

The launch will be held as follows:
Date: 30 March 2022
Venue: Microsoft Teams
Link: Click here to join the meeting
Time: 10h00 - 12h00

The launch aims to raise awareness on the continued rampant violence in schools. Recommendations and comments stemming from the dialogue will be ventilated with the relevant Departments in attendance. Further, a plan of action will be carved by all relevant stakeholders with the aim of a continued collaboration to ensure the curbing and eradication of violence in schools. The launch will target government departments, institutions, unions, community based organisations and civil society organisations.

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For queries contact SAHRC Eastern Cape Advocacy and Research Officer Ms. Zukiswa N Mqakanya on 043 722 7828/ 082 055 6430 email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Senior Legal Officer Mr. Loyiso Mpondo or

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