Joshlin Smith Judgement_Media Statement
5 May 2025
Pretoria, 2 May 2025- Save the Children South Africa (SCSA) welcomes the guilty verdict in the Joshlin Smith case- a testament to the unwavering dedication of law enforcement and a beacon of hope for justice. Yet, it also lays bare the harsh reality of child abuse and exploitation that plagues our nation.
Child abuse is a heinous crime that leaves deep emotional, psychological and sometimes physical scars, often irreparable. South Africa's laws provide a framework for protection, but inconsistent implementation and enforcement leave children vulnerable. The Joshlin Smith case highlights the urgent need for collective action to safeguard our children.
Int Day to End Corporal Punishment_Media Statement
30 Apr 2025
42% of Children in South Africa Experience Violence: It's Time to Act
Gauteng, 30 April 2025- Today, on the International Day to End Corporal Punishment of Children, Save the Children South Africa (SCSA) stands unwavering in its commitment to protecting every child's fundamental right to a life free from violence. Despite South Africa's groundbreaking progress in prohibiting corporal punishment in all settings, the harsh reality is that many children continue to suffer in silence. The 2019 Constitutional Court ruling that struck down "reasonable chastisement" was a monumental step forward, positioning South Africa as a beacon of hope for child protection in Africa.
ACCENTURE GRANTS $1.3 MILLION TO SAVE THE CHILDREN FOR YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SOCIAL INNOVATION
1 Sep 2023
Children in other countries, but this is the first time they have engaged the South Africa
cohort.
CHILDREN CANNOT LIVE THEIR LIVES IN FEAR. THEY HAVE A RIGHT TO BE SAFE.
29 May 2023
Partnership Launched to Bridge the Digital Divide
15 Feb 2023
Emergency Alert: SA Floods
15 Feb 2023
Are Matric Learners Prepared with the Skills and Competencies They Need for an Ever–Changing World?
20 Jan 2023
International Migrants Day on Birth Registration and Documentation of All Children
15 Dec 2022
Play Builds Brains
28 May 2022
One of the most overlooked and undervalued approaches to developing cognitive, social and emotional capital is play. Research over the past 30 years has taught us that play is one of the most important ways in which young children gain essential knowledge and build more complex, higher-order skills such as creativity, critical thinking and collaboration.