Prosecution of children found in possession of cannabis declared unlawful by ConCourt
The court suspended the order for 24 months to give parliament time to finalise a legislative reform process.
Children
Child Justice Act: Children under 12 years may no longer be criminally charged
New law says children under 12 may no longer face criminal charges no matter how serious the crime
Father handed two life terms plus 83 years for rape and child pornography
A 41-year-old father from Benoni was handed two life terms plus 83 years for rape and child pornography.
Three siblings die after eating food laced with rat poison
Three siblings died after eating food with rat poison that was hidden on top of the fridge by the grandmother.
Heads up to all parents: Western Cape has just issued a “diarrhea warning”
The extreme heat conditions across the Western Cape comes with another warning that seems to mostly affect children.
School Children Plant Fynbos Around the Cape Flats
A project started in 2018 is teaching school children to care for nature through planting fynbos in and around their areas.
Immigrant Learners Find Peace Through Art
Africa Unite hosted an exhibition featuring art from 15 immigrant learners who expressed their stories through paintings and photographs.
School Still Denied to Refugee Children
Three2Six educates refugee children unable to access government schools due to a lack of documentation, but there are still hundreds on the waiting list.
A Safe Space with Free Art Therapy for City Children
A safe space and therapy in the form of art, drama and music is offered to Johannesburg children between the ages of six and 18.