“Not all heroes wear capes” is undoubtedly a phrase you’ve come across at some point. Of course, it speaks to the everyday person who recognised an injustice, stood up and decided to take action. This is incredibly powerful when the person who needs help cannot necessarily do anything about their circumstances themselves. Yes, everyday heroes exist, and they are essential when it comes to identifying and reporting possible child abuse in South Africa. Sadly,

The law is simply not doing enough for rape survivors in South Africa. According the 2016/2017 crime statistics, over 100 people are raped every day in our country, and that’s just based on the attacks that are reported. This means that the number of people being brutally violated adds up to tens of thousands every year. In general, violent crime in South Africa is rife and horrific, but the prevalence of sexual assault and violence has led to South Africa being dubbed “the rape capital of the world”. This is

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