Happy Youth Day
“We, the people of South Africa, have journeyed far since the long lines of our first democratic election on 27 April 1994, when we elected a government for us all. We began to tell a new story then. We have lived and renewed...
Child protection is everyone’s business – and mothers have an important role to play
Child Protection is everyone’s business! And mothers have an important role to play in this regard, as the home is the seat of learning values, beliefs, cultural and societal norms, and life skills. During this month of Child...
Freedom Day – overcoming anxiety
Freedom Day on 27 April is an annual celebration of South Africa's first non-racial democratic elections of 1994. It is significant because it marks the establishment of a new democratic government led by Nelson Mandela and a...
Our constitution prioritizes children’s rights
Human Rights Day, a national holiday in South Africa, is always celebrated on March 21st. The holiday commemorates the establishment of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). The aim of the SAHRC is to promote...
Change comes from within
How many New Year’s resolutions did you make this year? How many have you actively focussed on over the past two months? I think it’s safe to say that many of us have great intentions however fall short with the follow...
New year, fresh new start
There is something so light and bright about the new. Spirits are lifted with an expectancy, an excitement. Think of the birth of a baby, a different hairstyle, a new love interest, a new diary, a new dress……I could go on for...
Another holiday season during a pandemic – all round safety matters
As another year draws to a close and we are faced with having to navigate through a second festive season marred by a pandemic, we need to be mindful of the myriad of feelings that we as well as many people will experience as we...
Helping your child prepare for exams
Exam time has always been nerve-wracking for children, but more so for their parents! Covid-19 has notched the level of nervousness into overdrive. Extended periods of school closure, uncertainty around school holidays, the...
Awareness of cultural norms and values is important for a child’s development
South Africa celebrates Heritage Day on the 24th September each year. This public holiday was introduced at the time of our country’s democracy to highlight the many people from different cultural backgrounds who together...
To the smart, brave and phenomenal women of DCYYC
As women’s month draws to a close, I feel the need to shine a spotlight on the phenomenal women who have over the years impacted on the lives of our young people, more specifically our girl children. This diverse group of women,...