PATRICIA VAN DER ROSS - Identikidz Bands: Ensuring Child Safety This Festive Season

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In this episode, Councillor Patricia Van der Ross, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health in the City of Cape Town, highlights the success of the Identikidz Bands initiative during the festive season. With over 130,000 children tagged in the previous year, the program helped reunite 302 children with their families, offering peace of mind for parents visiting crowded beaches. Listen in as Councillor Van der Ross explains how the initiative works and its importance in keeping children safe during the busy holiday period.

10 Dec 2024 English South Africa Religion & Spirituality · Christianity

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