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How to Report Child Abuse in South Africa — and What Happens Next
You do not need proof or certainty to act on suspicions of child abuse. Under section 110 of the Children's Act, professionals and members of the…
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Reporting, safeguarding and the everyday harms: abuse, bullying, grooming, exploitation and the paperwork that either protects a child or does not.
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Is It Illegal to Smack Your Child? What the Law Says Now
As of August 2024, 67 countries have fully banned corporal punishment of children in all settings. Yet in the UK, an outdated law means children in…
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Recognising the Early Warning Signs of Online Grooming
Online child grooming follows a recognisable pattern of contact, trust-building, isolation and sexualisation, and parents can interrupt it early by…
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School Bullying: What Parents Can Demand, and in What Order
Most children will experience verbal, physical, or cyberbullying at some point, but parents should recognise the difference between occasional…
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Child Labour Laws: At What Age Can Children Legally Work?
When is children's work ok, and when is it exploitation? This article explains the legal boundaries between chores, acceptable light work, and…
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Children Without Documents: Why Late Birth Registration Is a Rights Issue
Hazel Ntshangase took her 18-month-old daughter to the nearest Home Affairs office to finally register her birth—something she should have done…