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Concerns rise over child safety after youths escape from secure care facility
A 16-year-old girl escapes from the Huis Vredelus secure care facility, igniting concerns about the safety and oversight of vulnerable children in state care. Child rights advocate Venetia Orgill voices her frustrations over the lack of support from social workers during this critical time.
Exploring the impact of social media on teen violence in 'Adolescence'
Teen life has always been intense, but when friendships and fallouts play out online, the impact can be deeper than many parents realise.
Vaping under fire: Is the government's vape tax enough to curb teen vaping in South Africa
South Africa's government proposes a tax increase on vaping products to combat the alarming rise in teenage vaping. Experts debate the effectiveness of this measure, with concerns about its impact on both youth and adult vapers.
Addressing the challenges faced by girl learners in South Africa
Research from the Legal Resources Centre highlights the multifaceted barriers to education faced by girl learners in South Africa, including poverty and teen pregnancies, and calls for urgent intervention to ensure equal access to education
Addressing the challenges faced by girl learners in South Africa
Research from the Legal Resources Centre highlights the multifaceted barriers to education faced by girl learners in South Africa, including poverty and teen pregnancies, and calls for urgent intervention to ensure equal access to education