South Africa raise an awareness on Autism

Mluleki Mrwebi

23 April 2012

South African artists join in on the awareness campaign in Autism.

Over the weekend Yvonne Chaka Chaka and poet Lebo Mashile put their support behind children living with Autism in South Afirca.

The Film and Publication Board`s Spokesperson Prince Mlimandlela Ndamase says that together with the Moonlight Foundation for Autism they held the event in Soweto on Saturday in order to raise awareness about autism in South Africa.

Ndamase says in South Africa there is a huge numbers of children living with Autism although there is no clear figure.

He also says they want to ensure that they are provided with necessary resources and support.