A child getting kidnapped is every parent’s worst nightmare! Especially in South Africa where the danger of kidnapping grows year after year. As evidenced in multiple viral videos of children snatched in malls and restaurants, it can happen in the blink of an eye! To save a child’s life, it is essential to know what to do, especially in the first 24 hours. What defines a kidnapping? According to South African law, kidnapping is a separate crime from abduction. Abduction is the unlawful taking

Going to school is an essential part of developing the minds of young South Africans so that they can prosper in the future and help the country evolve. Unfortunately, education isn’t free in South Africa (yet), and the truth of the matter is that not everyone can afford to pay school fees and send their children to school. Parents often don’t know that they potentially don’t have to pay school fees at all and could lessen financial burdens by applying for school fees exemption. That doesn’t mean parents can stop paying. According to the law, parents are liable to pay school fees, until they

South Africa sees an increase in the divorce rate every year. In most cases, going through a divorce is stressful, expensive and emotionally draining. Having to accept and move on from a failed marriage is no easy task. Luckily, as adults, we have various support systems in place to help guide us through this difficult period, but our children might not, and we have to pull our parental socks up to protect them as much as possible. Put differences aside. The tension between ex-partners can draw focus away from the less emotionally developed

School can be complicated and even a traumatic experience for children. While many learners thrive and excel in it, others are mercilessly harassed and victimised by classmates. Sadly, according to recent findings, more than 58% of South African school-goers have experienced some form of bullying, and some stories end in tragedy, as seen by the rise of teen suicide across the world. What is bullying? We define bullying as any abuse of actual or perceived power that targets minors (anyone under 18 in

With a reported 3500 unwanted babies deserted every year, it’s safe to say that child abandonment in South Africa is an epidemic. And, while this is a growing problem, few know that it is a crime for a parent, legal guardian or caregiver to desert a child for no reason without any contact for 3 months. Of course, the law is supposed to protect the rights of children, and there are legal consequences for anyone who is found guilty of abandoning a child. While it is illegal, there are various reasons that parents abandon their children.