An investigation into the phenomenon of street children in the Northwest area with special reference to Molopo, Odi and Kudumane regions

Abstract

This study is about street children. It focuses on the three regions of the previous Bophuthatswana area viz. Molopo, Odi and Kudumane. Using literature on the topic, previous research on this topic, and in-depth interviews, the study seeks to investigate the nature and extent of the problem, causation and effects of child street peddling and possible measures to prevent the problem of street children. Through a critical assessment of factors causing the .problem and the effects this problem is having on the children as well as the community, the study shows the increasing need for professional and communicative approaches in finding solutions to the street children problem.