An estimated four out of 10 Grade 1 pupils in South Africa drop out of school before reaching matric. For those organisations and individuals working on the frontline of dropout prevention, early intervention is key.
Despite being severely ill and fighting a daily struggle against cancer, an Addo teenager, her face badly swollen, managed to whisper a quick “thank you” to well-wishers who arrived at her home on Thursday.
To mark Child Protection Week, Khula Development Group together with Stellcare, Community Keepers and the Breugel Community Centre staff gathered to spread an anti-bullying message last Wednesday (1 June).
In light of National Child Protection Week, celebrated from Sunday 29 May to Sunday 5 June, local organisations have joined hands to create awareness around this dire need at local schools.