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Addressing residents in Kayamandi, the Acting Minister of Social Development, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga, delivered a heartfelt message to young people, particularly young men, urging them not to resort to violence, substance abuse or self-harm when facing disappointment in relationships and life. The Minister warned against the rise of intimate partner abuse and called on communities to reject all forms of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, stressing that the government continues to invest significant resources in responding to violence that is often caused by people harming those closest to them. Encouraging hope and resilience, the Minister reminded young people that rejection and heartbreak are part of life and should never lead to destructive actions. She called on communities to respect one another, choose love over violence, and build safer families and communities for all. #ChildProtection365 #SiyayaEmphakathiniNjalo #DSDPortfolioAtWork #SocialDevelopmentInAction