Search for new Western Cape Children’s Commissioner nears completion

The recruitment process in the search for a successor to the Western Cape’s first Children’s Commissioner is well underway.

- KAYLYNNE BANTOM

Christina Nomdo’s tenure as commissioner concluded last month following her announcement late last year that she would not pursue a second term for “personal reasons.”

According to the Western Cape Commissioner for Children Act, the incumbent holds the position for a five-year term and is eligible for only one additional term.

As the curtain comes down on Child Protection Week and in the run-up to Youth Day, all eyes will be on the new commissioner, whose key role is to protect and promote the rights, needs and interests of children in the province by working with the departments of Education, Health and Social Development as well as Cultural Affairs and Sport.

Benedicta van Minnen, chair of the Standing Committee on Premier and Constitutional Matters in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, said the committee had completed the nomination, shortlisting and interview stages.