Section 28 of the Constitution guarantees children the right to be safeguarded from abuse and neglect. A child must have proper care by parents or a caregiver.
According to the state of South African children report, child mortality has surged. In 2021, infant and under five mortality rates increased to 24.1 and 32.8 per 1,000 births, respectively, compared to 2020 figures of 21 and 28 per 1,000.
According to the state of South African children report, child mortality has surged. In 2021, infant and under five mortality rates increased to 24.1 and 32.8 per 1,000 births, respectively, compared to 2020 figures of 21 and 28 per 1,000.