Child Safety
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Melodi Ya Mamelodi: The Cry for Bonolo and Bohlale
The tragic killing of 14-year-old twins Bonolo and Bohlale Makena in Mamelodi West raises urgent questions about child safety, community responsibility, and investing in our youth.
Could South African children sue Big Tech over ‘harmful design’?
Following high-profile US rulings against Meta and YouTube over addictive design, global litigation is targeting tech giants—and South African courts could be the next…
Stop calling survival empowerment
Every August, South Africa celebrates the strength of its women, often praising them for carrying burdens that should never have been placed on them. This article argues for a…
Toxic chemicals banned years ago may be finding their way into children's toys, UCT study warns
A new study from the University of Cape Town warns that children's products in South Africa could contain traces of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), toxic chemicals banned…
Deadly Vaal ride to school
No single institution carries end to end accountability for ensuring a child’s journey to school is safe, leading to lethal consequences
Children of war need help
Action is needed to halt the targeting of children in conflict zones everywhere, writes Anthony Lake.
Boko Haram hits new lows of depravity
Using a little girl as a human bomb is despicable, but the military is not blameless in the conflict, writes Azad Essa.
Protect our children and our future
It is often said that our children are the future of our country. Yet, all too often, these vulnerable and innocent young people are endangered.
Sweet seduction?
Protests grow as chocolate treats with toys inside are labelled health hazard, writes Kate Connolly.
Kids need taste of risk
German politicians are reportedly planning to ban Kinder Surprise eggs on the grounds that they’re a safety hazard.