NEWS

Save the Children South Africa (SCSA) is saddened by the gruesome discovery of the body of eight-year-old Tazne van Wyk, in a storm water pipe outside Worcester. Tazne went missing in Elsies River, almost two weeks ago. We send our heartfelt condolences to her family.

Save the Children calls on South Africa to use its non-permanent seat at the United Nations’ Security Council and its African Union Chairmanship to push for the protection of children affected by armed conflict.

Save the Children South Africa has joined forces with Club Med, to improve the lives of children in South Africa. The partnership was officially launched at Club Med’s Golf Day, which was held in Midrand early this month. The event saw more R150, 000 being donated to SCSA. The money will be directed towards Early Childhood Development (ECD). 
 

Limpopo’s government has hailed Save the Children South Africa’s (SCSA) work in the province. Representatives from the provincial government, were speaking at SCSA’s centenary celebration last week.
 

Save the Children South Africa (SCSA) has officially received a donation of almost half a million rand (€30, 000), after participating in Henkel’s global 50^th birthday competition. The cheque was handed over at an event hosted at the Bounce indoor trampoline park in Midrand on Monday.
 

Nathan Stubbs, an avid adventurer, has conquered Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds and awareness for children in South Africa. Thanks to the generosity of Nathan’s friends and family, and you, our supporters, he reached a goal of R 30 000. 

 

As its name suggests, the Happy Living and Learning project makes it possible for children under five years of age to enjoy a safe and stimulating learning – and living – environment to reach their full potential. 

If you responded with warmth and generosity to our recent request for support for our Sireletsa Bana project, thank you! As a project that specifically targets issues such as malnutrition – a tragic danger for many children living in poverty – Sireletsa Bana is a lifeline to little girls and boys in the Capricorn District of Limpopo, as well as the Thabo Mofutsanyane District of the Free State.

If you have yet to draft your Will, you’ll be interested to hear that during National Wills Week (16 – 20 September), many law firms provide this service free of charge. As you may know, everyone over the age of 18 years should have a Will – regardless of financial standing– since this is the only way we can ensure that our wishes will be respected after we’re gone.