Gauteng Social Development hosted an Albinism Awareness Campaign at White House Banquet Hall in Mogale City, West Rand. 
 
The awareness was aimed at educating communities on the condition of people with albinism as some people have disturbing and even harmful beliefs and myths that people with albinism do not die, but vanish from the society. 
The ongoing and biggest concern is killing of people with albinism because of beliefs that their body parts can make potent charms that can make one rich and successful, which is untrue.
Masilo Tampe from Albinism Renaissance Forum gave presentation, zooming in challenges faced by those that are living with this condition. 
"Albinism is a condition and people are not aware. We are grateful to Social Development for affording us an opportunity through this platform to express our feelings. When we go to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), we get victimised and being questioned as to why do we deem albinism a disability," said Tampe.
He emphasized on myths and beliefs as people tend to think that people with Albinism are associated with bad luck. He also alluded that communities need more education to understand this condition to stop discriminating those that live with albinism.
Tampe said, "We would like to see people with Albinism to be integrated economically and socially. We need more support and law should protect us to ensure we are free from heinous criminals."
The campaign started with a march at the Taxi Rank on corner Von-Brandis and Kruger street and proceeded to Mogale City Local municipality where presentations by various stakeholders took place. 
Association for Traditional Healers, Faith Based Association, SASSA, SAPS, Health Department, Education and Mogale City Local Municipality were all present.​