Childrens Commissioner WC

We are excited to kickstart our awareness campaign in the Drakestein Municipality this month. From 21 to 23 July 2026, the office of the Childrens Commissioner WC is visiting the communities of Paarl, Wellington and Mbekweni and surrounding areas to engage with various stakeholders.

We can't wait to meet you!!

We are excited to share the sixth edition of our vibrant, biannual newsletter. This is the first edition in the second term of the Childrens Commissioner WC. In this edition, we share highlights from our community child rights feedback workshops held in the Witzenberg Municipality, our unannounced visits to CYCCs and ECD centres in the Eden Karoo Municipality, and more. The newsletter is published in three languages: English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa.

Download the newsletter from the link below:

https://fromsmash.com/~nF5FG6Dva-ct

JOIN OUR TEAM!!

The office of the Childrens Commissioner WC currently has three additional vacancies available. These opportunities include an Administrative Support Officer role and Assistant Director positions situated within the Monitoring and Awareness branch.

Closing date for applications: 27 July 2026

Click on the link below to apply online.
https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/Categories/Department_of_the_Premier/67ee773fd0bc4a54b8b55448ebd618e2

Do you have a concern, complaint, or inquiry about a child's rights issue in the Western Cape? You can now reach us directly at our Complaints & Enquiries Email: [email protected]

READ: Childrens Commissioner WC highlighted in the Daily Maverick's feature for Child Protection Week.

Daily Maverick journalist Tamsin Metelerkamp spoke with Childrens Commissioner WC Sarah Roberts about the Office's role in child protection, the Commissioner's vision, advocacy work, government accountability, and how children's voices are shaping policies and services in the Western Cape.

Since becoming the province’s children’s commissioner, Sarah Roberts has drawn on her legal experience to advance child protection.

PRESS STATEMENT: Western Cape Commissioner for Children Strengthens Oversight and Advocacy to Ensure Children’s Voices Shape Provincial Safety Strategies.


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