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Frequently Asked Questions

Western Cape - Transport and Public WorksRef: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/frequently-asked-questions

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Source domain: westerncape.gov.za

Collected on 8 September 2026

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What this means

This is a frequently asked questions document published by the Western Cape Government's Transport and Public Works department, providing information about child protection rights and procedures under the Children’s Act. It explains which children are protected, how to identify a child in need of care and protection, when removal from parental care may occur, definitions of abuse and trafficking, and how to report suspected abuse. The document serves as public guidance rather than offering formal applications or submissions.

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Report suspected child abuse

You can report suspected child abuse to the local South African Police Office, the Department of Social Development, or a Designated Child Protection Organization. You may also use Form 22 to refer the case to a Designated Child Protection Organization.

Who it is for: any member of the public who suspects child abuse
How to act on it: Contact the local South African Police Office, the Department of Social Development, or a Designated Child Protection Organization; alternatively, complete and submit Form 22

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Suspected child abuse can be reported to the local South African Police Office, Department of Social Development, or a Designated Child Protection Organization.Suspected child abuse can also be reported via a Form 22 and referred to a Designated Child Protection Organization.

Facts

Places

Western Cape

Reference

https://www.westerncape.gov.za/frequently-asked-questions

Key Takeaways

Children’s Act 38 of 2005
Sections 150 and 154
Department of Social Development
Designated Child Protection Organization
Form 22
Western Cape Government
Western Cape Government
Department of Social Development
Designated Child Protection Organization
Children’s Act 38 of 2005
Form 22
South African Police Office