Description: |
The WCED has established a Safe Schools Call Centre as part of the Safe Schools Programme. Educators, learners and parents can call the toll-free number to report violence, abuse, alcohol and drug abuse, vandalism and/or complaints regarding corruption in schools. The Call Centre also provides information on:
The Centre's staff are able to provide initial on-line counselling for callers who need help. If further assistance is required callers are referred to experts. |
Instructions: |
The Call Centre's toll-free number is 0800 45 46 47. This toll-free line operates from Mondays to Fridays between 8:00 and 19:30. Weekend calls are recorded and responded to on Monday mornings. The Call Centre's operators can assist callers in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa. |
Government Body: | (Western Cape Government) |