In South African high schools, it’s not uncommon to find a cluster of boys smoking outside the toilets. Their presence is menacing—frightening, even—for those boys who mistakenly wander into the “wrong” toilet and are met with ridicule at best, a beating at worst.
As South Africa grapples with overcrowded classrooms and a strained education system, a troubling narrative has taken root—one that unfairly blames children of foreign nationals for the country’s schooling challenges. But education activist Hendrick Makaneta is pushing back, calling this claim what it is: a distraction from the real issues.
“Government, industry leaders, and technology inspire future innovators.” The Gauteng Department of e-Government successfully hosted a 2-day Youth Tech Expo G13 Hack, held at Mogale City, Centenary Hall, on Friday, 04, and Saturday, 05 June 2026.
“Inclusion is not disability but the ability to achieve the impossible.” The Jicama 89 organization, based in Johannesburg, recently hosted the official handover of BrailleNote Touch devices to Sibonile School for the visually impaired learners. The event was held at the school hall on Thursday, 04 June 2026.
Mr Trueman Seshoka, an author, community activist, and local legend, recently hosted a successful Randfontein Hall of Fame book launch, held at Ramosa Community Hall, on Saturday, 23 May 2026.
Men from all walks of life gathered at the Faith and Hope Foundation Green Zone Edu-Agri-Hub in Pretoria, Garankuwa, Ext. 23, for a powerful Father’s Matter event, led by founder Miss Faith Sibeko, on Saturday, 23 May 2026.
A wave of blue, colourful placards and community spirit filled the streets of Westonaria as SID Itumeleng Special School hosted a successful Autism Awareness Fun Walk, held at school premises on Friday, 22 May 2026.
“Your child is my child.” Community takes a stand against child abuse. Residents, stakeholders, and community leaders came together in solidarity during a successful child protection week awareness walk, hosted by Mrs Mathibela Dorphy, a social auxiliary worker at the Light Centre for Children with Disabilities, held on Friday, 23 May 2026.
The Civil and Progressive Alliance NPO, based in the West Rand township of Kagiso 2. Swaneville recently hosted a successful Swaneville Massacre Commemoration on Saturday, 16 May, 2026, held at Lusake Community Hall.
Thabo Motlhabi Rainbow Seeds NPO, based in Rustenburg, recently hosted a successful dialogue on LGBTQIA, held at Letlhabile POP NN Centre, on Friday, May 15, 2026. The dialogue brought together various stakeholders to engage on issues relating to LGBTQIA+ inclusion, health awareness, human rights, HIV, TB, and STIs. The main objective of the dialogue was…
