On Saturday 18 June, we welcomed some very special visitors to our Home from the non-profit group, Angel Paws. Two therapy dogs and …

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Youth Day, on 16 June, saw our young people participating in a special programme in our Hall. They took turns in performing individually …

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As a registered Child and Youth Care Centre, we are accustomed to being on the receiving end of charity. So it was a …

Read More "Giving back to the community, thanks to the Hollywood Bets Foundation"

An uplifting story from one of our ‘old girls’, Nokhanyo, pictured above on the day she graduated with her Master’s degree in Population …

Read More "Broken crayons can still colour"

How does one even begin to comment on all that has happened over the past few months? The devastating flood of April will …

Read More "Message from the Director – Mandy Goble"

Monday 18 July is Mandela Day! Why not start your week off on a good note, by volunteering to help make our Child …

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At the beginning of the year, some members of the Chester Group visited our Home. As they toured the facilities, we mentioned the …

Read More "New computer rooms and skills training – thanks to the Chester Group and Activate Academy"

Yesterday at 15:20, we received a call from the child care worker accompanying our driver on his school pick up route. She was …

Read More "Our School Bus has been hijacked – children and staff traumatised"

Every child deserves to grow up in the warm heart of a family. Sadly, it’s not possible for so many of today’s little …

Read More "Nompilo finds her family"

When we shared Pamela’s* story with you at the end of last year, we never dreamed how deeply it would touch your heart. …

Read More "Thank you for giving Christmas joy"

Today I was reminded that, no matter how dire the situation, we should never write off a child. Sipho left our Centre two …

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Creativity, puzzle solving and fine motor skills were just a few of the  lessons learned by our children during a fun morning building …

Read More "Lessons from Lego"

How exciting it was for the children to go back to school at the beginning of the year, given all the disruptions of …

Read More "On your marks, get set, go … back to school at last!"

Thanks once again to the generosity of The Victor Daitz Foundation, our historic Baumann Hall now has a new roof – and a …

Read More "New roof over our heads – thanks to the Victor Daitz Foundation"

Weeks without being able to go to school during 2020 – and then the rotational system for school attendance that was introduced when …

Read More "Thanks to you, our children are on the way up!"

Exciting times, as old tiles and sanitaryware are removed from our bathrooms, and new spaces created to create beautiful modern ablutions facilities for …

Read More "German Embassy steps in to aid with our Covid-19 Risk Reduction"

Back in 2019 we received notice that the HWSETA was offering our child and youth care workers an opportunity to improve their qualification. …

Read More "Level 5 Leadership Qualification"

In reflecting on this past year, I am saddened by the pain so many people have had to experience. The loss of loved …

Read More "Message from the Director"

Sadly, our trusty Yaris was written off by our Insurer after being damaged in a minor accident recently. We are grateful to be …

Read More "A sad goodbye to our trusty Yaris"

Our buildings are over 116 years old. Which means that they require considerable maintenance and, in some cases, renovation. We need them to …

Read More "Des-ign Group to the rescue!"

Thanks to Sai Care 108 Pty Ltd we were able to host our annual Heritage Day celebration. We are incredibly grateful for their …

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Eight of our young people were recently selected to participate in a one day culinary skills programme facilitated by Ethekwini Caterers. Our children …

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When our school bus, donated to us in 2017 by the IQRAA Trust, was stolen from our property last October, we were devastated. …

Read More "Stolen school bus replaced – thanks to IQRAA Trust"

We all know the importance of saving for a rainy day. But when funds are stretched to the limit, it’s just not possible. …

Read More "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine …"

Maintaining five buildings, four of which are over a hundred years old, is near impossible when you also have 74 children to take …

Read More "You light up our hearts"

Most households will understand the importance of a tumble dryer, especially in winter when the sun just doesn’t have the power to get …

Read More "The Pinnacle of support"

Lindsay Hamilton and her friend Megan Howes, an independent garden designer, have made magic happen! When Lindsay offered to take on the landscaping …

Read More "Look at our gardens grow!"

These ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos tell their own story. At the top, brand new and modern flooring has just been installed at our …

Read More "Full steam ahead"

Is it just me or does it feel like the days of each week are like beach sand, sifting through one’s fingers? Here …

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With social distancing still the norm for most people, our usual Mandela Day projects are off the cards. Instead, you’re invited to join …

Read More "Join us for a Virtual Quiz Night"