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In the troubled, often dangerous society in which we live today, it is paramount that people, especially women and children, know how to defend themselves.<\/p>\n

To this end, the Greater Germiston Society for Child and Family Welfare is hosting a self-defence and awareness workshop.<\/p>

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The workshop is being held in conjunction with the SAPS and is set to take place on April 9, from 9am to 2pm.<\/p>\n

The practical side of the course will be presented by Capt Hennie Bouwer, from the SAPS\u2019s Provincial Operational Response Unit.<\/p>

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Guest speakers will also talk about different types of crimes and how to handle different situations.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is extremely important for women and children to be in a position to defend themselves in a dangerous situation,\u201d said Barbara Bouwer, the director of Germiston Child Welfare.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis workshop is for all women and children (10 years and older) who want to learn how to defend themselves and prevent life-threatening situations.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event takes place at the Edenvale Sports Centre, JP Bezuidenhout Park, 17th Avenue, Edenvale.<\/p>\n

Tickets cost a nominal R100 per person (which will serve as fund-raising for the society).<\/p>\n

It is essential to book to secure your seat.<\/p>\n

The workshop will cover ATM and Internet safety, rape and domestic violence, and how to handle hijacking and robbery situations.<\/p>\n

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It is important for women and children to know how to defend themselves. Barbara Bouwer, the director of Germiston Child Welfare (left), and Solomon Khoza, a social auxiliary worker at the society, show how a woman can take on an assailant.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The second session will be practical and participants will be given demonstrations and the opportunity to practise various defence techniques.<\/p>\n

\u201cGermiston Child Welfare hopes this workshop will teach people how to keep themselves safe in the dangerous world we live in today, and empower people with the ability to defend themselves and the knowledge to feel safe,\u201d said Barbara.<\/p>\n

For more information, email to info@childwelfaregermiston.org.za.<\/p>\n

To buy your tickets and book your seats contact Janene de Beer on 071 130 2863 or Barbara on 082 804 8376.<\/p>\n

Become proactive and feel confident about protecting yourself.<\/p>\n

To register click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The self-defence and awareness workshop will run as follows:<\/p>\n