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Did you know that Child and Youth Care Centres are amongst the most highly regulated services in South Africa? The Children’s Act has an entire chapter dedicated to the establishment and operating requirements of registered...

On Thursday, 3 October, our children and staff had the absolute privilege of meeting and interacting with the awesome players from the Orlando Pirates Soccer Team. Thank you Orlando Pirates Football Club, and sponsors Aquellé...

Our children enjoyed a wonderful Heritage Day programme on 24 September. It was an opportunity to dress up in their traditional wear, taste a variety of cultural dishes and participate in a colourful and diverse programme of...

Just look at what the incredible donors to our linen appeal have made possible! When the children saw their brand new bed linen all set up, ready and waiting for bedtime, they were so excited. Specially chosen to suit each...

Our Ladies High Tea was held on Thursday, 26 September in aid of our SAWAS House renovations project – and what a beautiful gathering it was, as you can see from the photographs! Many thanks to Coastlands Hotel Musgrave for...

You're invited to join us for a rejuvinating spring Ladies' High Tea, on 26 September 2024 at Coastlands Musgrave from 10-12 am. You'll be treated to delicious eats and an inspiring talk by Malungi Myende Ndamukundu, guaranteed...

Looking for a way to really make a difference this Mandela Day? Please consider collecting or donating towards items from our current Wish List. Because Mandela Day falls outside of the school holidays this year, we...

On 16 June - Youth Day in South Africa - the teenage boys of Khayelisha House hosted a wonderful, fun day of games and sporting activities for our young boys and girls to commemorate the special day. The children enjoyed games...

It’s June! Youth month ... and how happy we are that our young people got to enjoy a Youth Day Celebration that we had planned for them,  bathed in the warm KZN winter sun.  Educating new generations of young people on the...

It was a busy week here at the Durban Child & Youth Care Centre during Child Protection Week, with a variety of programmes to celebrate and raise awareness. Our teenage girls participated in a Self Defense/Safety Workshop...

On Saturday 8 June, the South Africa Community Food Bank (SACFB) hosted a day of nourishment and joy for 5 000 underprivileged children (from age five up) at the Moses Mabhida People's Park. Our young people were included, and...

Enter the Food Lover’s Market & The Sharks Trolley Dash, and stand a chance to win a trolley full of goods AND tickets to see The Sharks play. You have 30 seconds to dash around the store and fill your trolley, while one of...

These two young men are proof that your past doesn’t define you ... it just tells your story of strength and courage! 20 year old Jacob came into our care in 2017. He was a victim of abuse and needed a place of safety. During...

In 2019, the HWSETA presented us with the opportunity to enhance the qualifications of our child and youth care workers by offering the NQF Level 5 training. This training was a significant step forward, giving our workers the...

As we end the second month of 2024, I am reminded of a comment I made to an ex-board member before returning to work following my year-end leave. I said that I was looking forward to the challenges of the new year on my return...

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our extraordinary community of friends and donors who embraced our Back to School appeal! Our deepest thanks go out to corporates, foundations, and individuals for the generous donations, both in cash...

Our Annual Friendship Day took place on Saturday, 28 October. This year’s theme was, “Friends are like Diamonds, Bright and Beautiful”. It's important to celebrate friendship. Because, as Bill Watterson said, “Things are never...