The Proudly South African Ubuntu Schools Campaign Against Sexual Violence and Bullying, will be officially launched in Soweto on Youth Day, 16 June 2012, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education and the Department of Women, Children and People With Disabilities, among many other partners.
Other partners of the national campaign include The National Prosecuting Authority, the Film and Publication Board, Crime Line, POWA, Princess of Africa Foundation, SHOUT, Orlando Pirates Football Club, Zinto Activation Group and the International Federation of Christian Churches (IFCC).
Well known South African personalities Yvonne Chaka Chaka, PJ Powers, Baby Jake Matlala, Celeste Khumalo (Miss SA Teen), among others, also offered assistance and joined as partners in the national campaign. They will serve as role models for youths and take part in school visits.
"We need to drive home the message to our youth that abuse and violence is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. Our learners need to know they can aspire to follow in the footsteps of good role models, as opposed to succumbing to peer pressure," said Proudly SA CEO, Adv. Leslie Sedibe.
"Urgent interventions are needed when our leaders of tomorrow succumb to violence and crime. South Africans must unite if we are to restore their sense of purpose, pride and dignity," he added.
The official launch will take place on Saturday morning at the Grace Bible Church in Soweto. The IFCC will hold a youth event to mark Youth Day, from 10h00-12h30, after which the campaign will be launched at a press conference.
An "Ubuntu Pledge" will be signed by all partners. Learners and teachers across South Africa will also be able to sign the pledge during the campaign's school visits.
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