Lerato Mbhiza
THE Department of Social Development says it is working closely with the Border Management Authority (BMA) to ensure the protection of children as they move across the border between South Africa and Zimbabwe during the Easter long weekend.
The department held its cross-border quarterly meeting with its counterparts from Zimbabwe to discuss the protection and care of children.
The meeting held on Tuesday was attended by officials from the National Department of Social Development, Musina and Vhembe District Offices, the Limpopo provincial office as well as the Red Cross and Save the Children.
“Officials from the Department of Social Development will be on-site in Beitbridge and Groblersbridge over Easter to make sure that the processing of children is in accordance with the law,” the Department said in a statement.
The Department said it is obligated to make sure that all children within its borders get the necessary care
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