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The history of South Africa is marked by an era<br />

where the majority of citizens were living in<br />

sub-standard conditions. The election of Nelson<br />

Mandela as the country’s first black President was<br />

a watershed moment that brought hope for a new<br />

era of unity, reconciliation and progress within our<br />

society.<br />

The challenges of overcoming the past have proven<br />

to be an immense task further complicated by the<br />

ruling party who adopted a “go slow” attitude in<br />

the upliftment of the most desperate people in<br />

our society. High crime rates, economic instability<br />

and political corruption have added additional<br />

layers of complexity that has effectively halted<br />

the path towards progress, development and<br />

equality in South Africa.<br />

Despite these challenges, many South Africans<br />

have shown remarkable resilience and strength<br />

in the face of adversity. Communities have<br />

come together to support one another, to create<br />

opportunities for growth and empowerment, and<br />

to advocate for change and social justice. It’s<br />

important to address serious issues that arise and<br />

work towards finding solutions to them.<br />

The issue of baby abandonment is indeed a<br />

serious and heartbreaking problem that South<br />

Africa, like many other countries, is facing. The<br />

act of abandoning a baby is a complex and tragic<br />

situation that can have severe consequences<br />

for the child, both physically and emotionally. It<br />

reflects the deep social and economic challenges<br />

that many individuals and families in South Africa<br />

are struggling with right now!<br />

The future of a country is closely tied to the<br />

well-being and welfare of its youngest and<br />

most vulnerable citizens. The high rate of baby<br />

abandonment raises serious concerns about<br />

the state of social support systems, access to<br />

healthcare, economic opportunities and mental<br />

health services in the country.<br />

Addressing the issue of baby abandonment<br />

requires a multi-faceted approach that involves<br />

government intervention, community support,<br />

education and awareness campaigns. It is<br />

essential to provide support and resources to<br />

individuals and families who are facing such<br />

immense difficulties that they have to consider<br />

abandoning their babies. This includes access<br />

to counselling, healthcare, housing and social<br />

services.<br />

Furthermore, efforts to prevent baby<br />

abandonment should focus on addressing the<br />

root causes of the problem, such as education,<br />

poverty, lack of support networks, stigma,<br />

and mental health issues. By creating a<br />

more supportive and inclusive society, where<br />

individuals feel empowered to seek help and<br />

support, we can work towards reducing the<br />

incidence of baby abandonment and ensuring a<br />

brighter future for all children in South Africa.<br />

It is crucial for all sectors of society<br />

to come together to address this issue<br />

and work towards creating a country<br />

where every child is valued, protected<br />

and given the opportunity to thrive. Only<br />

through collective action, a commitment<br />

to compassion and empathy can we<br />

create a future where the abandonment<br />

of babies is no longer a tragic reality in<br />

South Africa.<br />

By Ps Ignat van Dyk<br />

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