In a show of presidency intervention and cross-border collaboration, the Gauteng Division of Social Growth (GDSD) secured a court docket order to repatriate and reunite 13-year-old Joel Khumalo Magembe together with his household in Tanzania, marking the tip of a decade-long separation.
On Thursday, the Nigel Justice of the Peace’s Court docket within the Jap Hall granted the Division’s request for Joel’s repatriation and reunification.
Justice of the Peace Kovilan Archery delivered the result within the presence of the social staff dealing with his case, Dimakatso Matshomo and Simangele Ntshangase.
Joel, who arrived in SA at three years outdated, had lived in susceptible situations after his grandmother, his solely guardian on the time, died.
After her demise, he was within the care of unrelated adults who neither ensured his training nor protected his well-being.
Thankfully, he was rescued and positioned within the care of the DSD’s baby safety companies.
“We traced his household by way of individuals who had identified his grandmother. That’s the reason I like my job: reuniting youngsters with their households,” mentioned Matshomo.
Joel will fly to Tanzania on 18 Might, accompanied by an official from the Tanzanian Embassy. A essential step within the reunification was confirming Joel’s organic connection together with his father, Bryan Bitiningo Magembe.
The Tanzanian Excessive Fee facilitated DNA testing by arranging for Joel’s father to journey to SA, masking all of the related prices.
The outcomes confirmed their relationship, paving the way in which for Joel’s return house. Matshomo and Ntshangase highlighted the collaboration and teamwork that made this final result doable.
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“This wasn’t a simple journey. However with the help of all departments concerned, we fulfilled our mission. Joel has endured an amazing deal, however we’ve supported him each step of the way in which, and now, he’s smiling,” mentioned Ntshangase.
When requested how he felt about lastly returning to Tanzania, Joel beamed with pleasure.
“I’m wanting ahead to seeing my household. However in the future, I’d wish to return to SA. I like talking isiZulu and interesting with folks in numerous languages,” he laughed.
“In Tanzania, we converse Swahili, however I received’t overlook isiZulu and the opposite SA languages I’ve learnt.”
This story highlights the DSD’s dedication to baby safety, cross-border household tracing and restoring dignity to susceptible youngsters. A younger boy’s dream of belonging was lastly realised by way of relentless effort and caring help.
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