Botshabelo youth trapped in a cycle of unemployment, drug abuse and crime
The statistics are often focused on data from people who are in treatment. There is a whole population of substance users not in treatment who are not counted.
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Baby saver devices under threat as social development cracks down
Baby savers or boxes are specially designed structures – usually built into the outside wall of an organisation – that trigger an alarm once a baby has been placed inside, allowing for the infant to be retrieved and taken to a place of safety.
Kliptown residents fear health hazards of using chemical toilets for 20 years
Some residents claim they have fallen ill from using chemical non-flush toilets for more than 20 years.
Food or transport to medical care: the impossible choice many South Africans face
Millions of South Africans can't afford transport costs, which makes it difficult for them to access healthcare, even though services are provided for free.
Child rape survivors and their families struggle to get support
A lack of trained police officers and health workers, and inadequately equipped courts often obstruct justice for children who’ve been sexually assaulted, leaving parents feeling guilty and powerless.
Budget speech postponed: Public sector wage bill and social grants under scrutiny
More than 28 million people receive social grants.
Bullying in schools: a symptom of issues in society
When children are continuously exposed to violence, it can create a subculture of violence that influences not just their school life but their behaviour in the broader community.
All school and no rest can harm pupils’ mental health
Extended schooling could result in burnout and fatigue among pupils, which could lead to mental illness.
Poor communities feel the brunt of water crisis in South Africa
The crisis, fuelled by ageing infrastructure, population growth, and mismanagement, poses severe health risks, including waterborne diseases.
Reduced physical activity, limited access to affordable healthy food drivers of childhood diabetes in South Africa
High crime rates in cities often keep children indoors, leading to sedentary behaviours like playing video games and snacking on unhealthy, ultra-processed foods.
Statutory rape in South Africa: what it is and isn’t
Sexual acts involving children under 12 are automatically considered statutory rape, as children below this age cannot legally consent.
A year of heartbreak: Soweto families still seek Answers in Children’s Food Poisoning Deaths
In October 2023, four young children in Soweto fell ill after buying snacks from a local spaza shop, leading to the tragic deaths of Neo Kgang and Leon Jele. Despite a year passing, families have not received conclusive post-mortem results.
Parents left with questions after pesticide-linked deaths of children in Naledi
Six children in Naledi, Soweto, died after consuming snacks believed to be tainted with Terbufos, a toxic pesticide, leaving families devastated and with unanswered questions.
Early schooling protects children from violence, abuse and malnutrition
Starting school at an early age can play a crucial role in protecting children from a range of adversities including abuse, childhood illnesses, malnutrition, and neglect.
Costly Warmth: The Health Toll of Indoor Fireplaces and Braziers
Indoor fireplace use often exceeds WHO guidelines for air quality, leading to adverse health effects such as aggravated asthma, bronchitis, and potentially early deaths.