Police have been urged to take action following the report of 296 pregnancies among girls aged 10 to 14 in the Western Cape. This alarming statistic has raised concerns about the welfare and safety of young girls in the region.

The parents of a missing toddler in Johannesburg are expressing fears that their child may have been trafficked. In response to the situation, the Police Search and Rescue Team Divers conducted a two-day search at the Wemer Pan Dam.

Vuyo Douws, a 70-year-old, shares insights on the communal approach to parenting that characterized past neighborhoods. He discusses how the shift towards privacy concerns in contemporary society may be affecting children's development, highlighting the importance of community involvement in raising children.

As the school holidays approach, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane has issued warnings to parents regarding the need for safety precautions to protect their children, citing rising crime rates in the area.

Meta has introduced Teen Accounts and new parental tools in response to concerns about online risks faced by South African teenagers, with a report indicating that 79% of teens in the country encounter such risks. This initiative coincides with Youth Month, emphasizing the need for safer online environments for young users.

In Kayunga District, teenage pregnancies have become a significant concern, with nearly one in five deliveries at Bbaale Health Centre IV involving girls under 18. Health officials reported that in the past six months, 107 out of 570 mothers who delivered at the facility were below this age. The issue has been exacerbated by allegations of relatives coercing young girls into sexual relationships, which was highlighted during an International Women’s Day event at the health centre.