Why you should talk to your children about sex and consent from a young age
The statistics for this year are already astounding when it comes to teenage pregnancies and we are still not prepared to do anything about it. Speaking to children about sex and consent from a young age can empower them, foster emotional intelligence and self-regulation, and protect them from potential predators.
Poetic Licence
But what’s of greater interest, especially for us down south, is how this spat between American billionaires ricochets across borders, right into our regulatory offices. Musk’s Starlink satellite internet kits are being seized in South Africa and declared illegal by our telecoms regulator. Both dramas reveal the same truth: Musk may orbit above us all, but he’s not beyond the reach of earthly politics.
The Hangout: A (caring) bridge over troubled water
It’s the little things, though, and that’s why today is so important too. It’s World Caring Day today, and it was only made official in 2022. I know I harp on about spreading kindness pretty often, but I think it’s so important- it can change lives like a domino effect.
Beyond the pitch: Antoine Semenyo's secret weapon? His unshakeable faith
I think it started from pre-season, really. I think everyone was just ready to go. Kind of repeat what we'd done the season before. And I think we've exceeded the expectations, really. So, I think it stems down to the philosophy working again: those intensive speeds and just that mentality. I think everyone's mentality is top here and our place in the table shows that.
Green Shoots: False friends and the need for trust in public institutions
The gangsters and vigilantes, the big man with the extensive criminal enterprise offer greater promise of support to people struggling to eke out a living and survive.
Savour, sample and connect: 10 key highlights at the Africa Food Show
More than 350 exhibitors representing a whopping 29 countries will be displaying innovative F&B products and solutions, covering everything from baking to catering, retail-ready food, new technologies and more.
Child protection starts in the trolley
HEALA is calling on the Department of Health to urgently implement mandatory front-of-package warning labels with simple, clear icons that flag when a product is high in salt, sugar or saturated fat and contains artificial sweeteners. These labels are already making a difference in countries like Chile, Mexico and Argentina, where they have helped reduce the intake and changed the perceived healthfulness of unhealthy food.
Sadtu welcomes the resumption of the education assistants programme in schools
Education assistants provide administrative support to teachers in classroom preparation before lessons, in the classroom during lessons and manage learners after lessons while general school assistants. General school assistants support the upkeep and maintenance of school infrastructure.
Joburg painted red by unconventional Nhlengethwa showcase
The hotel has embarked on a programme to highlight relevant and cultural perspectives to guests by outfitting its common areas with works by heralded African painters, photographers and sculptors. These exhibitions, lasting between nine and 12 months each, align with the RDC Property Group and hotel owner’s commitment to empower artists in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.