Western Cape becomes first province to appoint a Commissioner for Children

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has made a commitment to make the appointment by the end of the year.

The Western Cape Commissioner for Children Act was passed on 29 March 2019, and will come into effect on a date still to be determined.

The Commissioner will be appointed by the Premier of the province for a period of five years. The public will be invited to nominate candidates and raise objections about potential candidates. The provincial legislature will consider nominations and make a recommendation to the Premier.

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