Childrens’ Rights

/ 18 September 2021

The Children’s Amendment Bill still leaves many children behind

In its current form, the Bill fails to address issues that early childhood development practitioners have long been grappling with

By Sipesihle Mguga and Zimkhitha Mhlahlo

Article

/ 27 September 2019

Children without documentation are denied their basic rights

Undocumented children are denied their right to education, and access to government school nutrition support

By Dr Alison Misselhorn

Article

/ 28 November 2018

Landmark moment for children’s rights in South Africa

The constitutionality of corporal punishment in the home will be determined by the apex court

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 16 February 2017

Three years on and no compensation for Limpopo family whose child ‘died like a dog’

Education authorities face R1.5bn worth of claims, with Limpopo being the worst culprit.

By Prega Govender

Article

/ 27 October 2016

Cast aside at birth for being intersex

Malume Ngwenya, activist with Intersex Advocacy of Zimbabwe speaks to Carl Collison about being intersex and how that effected family relations.

By Carl Collison

Article

/ 27 October 2016

SA joins the global fight to stop unnecessary genital surgery on intersex babies

South Africa has raised its concern over intersex genital mutilation with the UN. Now it’s a matter of practising what it preaches at home.

By Carl Collison

Analysis

/ 12 October 2016

SA’s children need their own commissioner, says UN

The United Nations child rights body spells out its views on how to better protect the youngsters.

By Ann Skelton Guest Author

Analysis

/ 13 May 2016

Vuwani destruction: A people at war with themselves

The futures of children and long-term development are not chips to be used for political gain, writes Tinyiko Maluleke.

By Staff Reporter

Africa

/ 24 February 2016

Ghana’s formidable ‘queen mothers’ rise up

Women chiefs are playing an increasingly important role in the country’s development, advocating for women’s and children’s rights.

By Staff Reporter

Africa

/ 27 November 2015

Conflict hits Burundi’s street kids

It’s feared that Burundi’s homeless children will suffer devastating consequences in the wake of political violence, rising food prices and sanctions.

By Jessica Hatcher

Article

/ 6 July 2015

Great things happen when pupils’ views are taken seriously

Many SA schools lack basic equipment like chairs and textbooks but research shows they could still succeed – by taking learners’ ideas more seriously.

By Conrad Potberg