June 01, 2023
South Africa: Honouring the Youth By Taking Advantage of Government Opportunities
With the youth now facing new challenges, government interventions targeted at helping young people are making a difference in the lives of many. Read more »
South Africa: International Children's Day - Caring for Society's Most Vulnerable
In commemoration of International Children's Day, the Department of Social Development encourages all social partners, including parents, caregivers, civil society organisations… Read more »
South Africa: Schools Urged to Play a Role in Reporting Child Abuse
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) encourages teachers to play a proactive role in identifying and supporting children who raise reasonable suspicion of sexual abuse, as part… Read more »
April 26, 2023
South Africa: Police Arrest Two Suspects for Murders of Soweto Children
Police have arrested a 50-year-old woman and her 39-year-old partner in connection with the murders of two children, Nqobile Zulu and Tshiamo Rabanye, in Soweto. Read more »
April 03, 2023
South Africa: Youth Employment Service a Beacon of Hope
The Youth Employment Service (YES) is creating critical opportunities for youth to receive training, to enter the labour market and receive an income to support themselves and… Read more »
February 21, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Invests in Building New Schools to Address Overcrowding
The Gauteng provincial government intends to address overcrowding in schools, which is exacerbated by high levels of in-migration, by building new schools in high-pressure… Read more »
February 05, 2023
South Africa: Probe Into Kagiso School Shooting
The Gauteng Department of Education says an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident that took place at Kagiso Senior Secondary School on Friday, is… Read more »
South Africa: Call for Partnerships to Improve Access to ECD Sector
Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane has called on education stakeholders and people with interest in the Early Childhood Development (ECD) and care sector, to collaborate with… Read more »
December 21, 2022
South Africa: North West Parents Urged to Immunise Children Against Measles
North West Health MEC, Madoda Sambatha, has urged parents and caregivers to take their children for immunisation against measles at their nearest healthcare facilities. Read more »
December 09, 2022
South Africa: Covid-19 Vaccine for Kids Aged Between 5 and 11 Next Year
Health Minister Joe Phaahla has announced that as of 2023 all children aged between five and 11 who are at risk of contracting severe COVID-19 will be able to receive the vaccine. Read more »
November 28, 2022
South Africa: Technological Skills Development Key to Addressing Youth Unemployment
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has honoured Huawei for unearthing talent in the information communication technology (ICT) sector, especially… Read more »
October 11, 2022
South Africa: Chinese Human Trafficking and Child Labour Trial Postponed
The trial of seven Chinese nationals arrested for alleged human trafficking and child labour was postponed in the South Gauteng High Court on Monday to Friday next week as the… Read more »
October 10, 2022
South Africa: ECD Centres Critical to Nurturing SA's Future Leaders
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres play a critical role in laying solid foundations for South Africa's future leaders. Read more »
South Africa: Concerted Effort Needed to Curb Brutal Violation of Minors
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has called on law enforcement agencies to work together to stop the brutality and violation of the rights and dignity of minor children. Read more »
September 28, 2022
South Africa: Stern Warning to Student Financial Aid Fraudsters
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has sent a stern warning to people who continue to defraud the National Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Read more »
South Africa: Student Financial Aid Applications Open For 2023
The National Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) 2023 application cycle has opened. Read more »
September 13, 2022
South Africa: Schools Affected By Floods in KZN Receive School Uniforms, Stationery Packs
Basic Education Deputy Minister, Dr Reginah Mhaule, has sent her appreciation to the Global Fund Adolescents and Young People (AYP) Programme for the donation of school uniforms,… Read more »
September 07, 2022
South Africa: Covid-19 Leaves Nearly 150,000 Children Orphaned in SA
Deaths linked to COVID-19 have left nearly 150 000 children orphaned, UNICEF South Africa said. Read more »
August 30, 2022
South Africa: Young Inventor Shares Vision for Water Secure SA
Close friends and classmates, Unam Halam and Faith Claasen's invention, the Drop Saver, is making waves at the World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden. Read more »
August 25, 2022
South Africa: Minimum Age for Criminal Capacity Increased
The minimum age for capacity of criminal intent in children has been increased from 10 years to 12 years old through the amendment of the Child Justice Act of 2008. Read more »
July 26, 2022
South Africa: Over 350,000 Online School Applications Processed in Gauteng
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) says 350 207 Grade 1 and 8 online admission applications have been successfully processed since the start of the application period on… Read more »
June 06, 2022
South Africa: Nkoana-Mashabane Outraged At War Waged On Women, Children
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has expressed her outrage and concern at the relentless war waged on women and… Read more »
June 03, 2022
South Africa: Amendments of Child Justice Act Regulations Approved
The National Assembly (NA) has approved the amendments to the regulations of the Child Justice Act and adopted reports on two Private Member's Bills during its hybrid plenary on… Read more »
June 01, 2022
South Africa: Social Grants Process Improved to Benefit Orphaned Children
The Department of Social Development has gazetted the proclamation of the Social Assistance Amendment Act, effectively improving the social assistance programme to benefit orphans… Read more »
May 25, 2022
South Africa: Protect Children Against Malnutrition
As South Africa joins the rest of the African continent and the world in commemorating Africa Day, Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, has emphasised the importance of… Read more »