child safety

The Disappearance of Joshlin Smith: A Community’s Quest for JusticeThe Disappearance of Joshlin Smith: A Community’s Quest for Justice

The Disappearance of Joshlin Smith: A Community’s Quest for Justice

Joshlin Smith, a sweet sixyearold girl, has been missing for over a year, but hope is shining bright again. Thanks…

2 months ago
Addressing the Threat of Child Road Injuries in South AfricaAddressing the Threat of Child Road Injuries in South Africa

Addressing the Threat of Child Road Injuries in South Africa

In South Africa, road accidents are a major danger for kids, with many suffering serious head injuries every year. A…

7 months ago
The Chilling Abduction of Eva Tembo: Unearthing Complex DynamicsThe Chilling Abduction of Eva Tembo: Unearthing Complex Dynamics

The Chilling Abduction of Eva Tembo: Unearthing Complex Dynamics

The heartwrenching case of sixyearold Eva Tembo's abduction in Johannesburg has sent shockwaves through the community. On July 1st, a…

7 months ago
A Distressing Event at a Daycare Centre in Cape TownA Distressing Event at a Daycare Centre in Cape Town

A Distressing Event at a Daycare Centre in Cape Town

A daycare centre in Cape Town, Bizi Babies Play Stimulation Centre, has come under scrutiny after a 16monthold girl suffered…

8 months ago
Balancing Education and Safety StandardsBalancing Education and Safety Standards

Balancing Education and Safety Standards

The tragic death of a Grade 7 student at Laerskool Queenswood highlights the crucial need for child safety during school…

1 year ago
A Unique Initiative: The Identikidz Project Protects Children at Cape Town’s BeachesA Unique Initiative: The Identikidz Project Protects Children at Cape Town’s Beaches

A Unique Initiative: The Identikidz Project Protects Children at Cape Town’s Beaches

The Identikidz project in Cape Town provides waterproof wristbands with unique numbers to children at beaches, which are logged with…

1 year ago
A Novel Approach to Beach Safety: The Identikidz ProjectA Novel Approach to Beach Safety: The Identikidz Project

A Novel Approach to Beach Safety: The Identikidz Project

The Identikidz project is a new approach to beach safety for children, providing waterresistant wristbands with unique ID numbers to…

1 year ago
Wrapping Up the 2023 School Year: Anchor the Joy with Safety PrecautionsWrapping Up the 2023 School Year: Anchor the Joy with Safety Precautions

Wrapping Up the 2023 School Year: Anchor the Joy with Safety Precautions

The Department of Social Development (DSD) warns parents and caregivers to be extra careful about their children's location during the…

1 year ago
Transforming Child Safety: The Case of the Identikidz Initiative in Cape TownTransforming Child Safety: The Case of the Identikidz Initiative in Cape Town

Transforming Child Safety: The Case of the Identikidz Initiative in Cape Town

Identikidz is a child safety project implemented in Cape Town's high footfall beaches, where parents and guardians can register their…

1 year ago
The Dark Side of Sleepovers: A Wake-Up Call for Parents and the Justice SystemThe Dark Side of Sleepovers: A Wake-Up Call for Parents and the Justice System

The Dark Side of Sleepovers: A Wake-Up Call for Parents and the Justice System

A horrifying case in the Western Cape has raised concerns about the safety of children during sleepovers. Arthur Wheeler, a…

2 years ago