Cape Talk Interview: National Strategy to Accelerate Action for Children
Following the publication of his op-ed by the Daily Maverick, DGMT CEO David Harrison spoke to Cape Talk about the National Strategy to Accelerate Action for Children (NSAAC) and its implications for South Africa’s children and teenagers.
PowerFM Interview: What does the NSAAC mean for SA’s children & teens
Following DGMT CEO David Harrion’s op-ed in the Daily Maverick, PowerFM spoke to Mesuli Kama, Network Mobilisation Lead at the Hold My Hand Accelerator, about the National Strategy to Accelerate Action for Children (NSAAC) and its implications for South Africa’s children and teenagers.
Radio Islam Interview: Inside government’s new strategy for children and teens
Radio Islam spoke to Mesuli Kama, Network Mobilisation Lead at the Hold My Hand Accelerator, about the National Strategy to Accelerate Action for Children (NSAAC). It focuses on a range of interventions to improve the conditions and the development of our nation’s children and adolescents.
Op-ed: A national disaster we can’t let another generation inherit
To say that South Africa is unsafe for women and children is to confront a painful truth many carry quietly. Ordinary acts like visiting the post office, going on a date, or being in a romantic relationship, could become a dangerous, and even deadly, situation. One in four women in South Africa will experience intimate […]
Op-ed: Powerfully simple – SA’s new strategy for children and teens gets to the root of what they need
Children are programmed to thrive from the moment they are conceived, except those born with life-long medical conditions. But for the most part, all children need is a nurturing environment – love, food, safety, stimulation and health care. Given these five things, most will continue to flourish until the wear-and-tear of old age. Pity we deny those […]
SAFM Interview: Breaking the grip of gender-based violence in South Africa
The scourge of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa is a national crisis. It has been designated as a national disaster, with some of the highest rates in the world for violence against women and children. This pervasive issue is deeply rooted in systemic inequalities, a history of violence, and patriarchal social norms. Kgahliso Mangoale, […]
PowerFM Interview: You can’t drink your way into manhood
Kwanda Ndoda, one of the co-authors of the recent Sowetan op-ed You won’t find manhood at the bottom of a bottle, joined PowerFM to discuss how alcohol companies are increasingly using Xhosa initiation ceremonies as marketing spaces for hard liquor — a trend he argues undermines the core values of uLwaluko and heightens risks for […]
Op-ed: You won’t find manhood at the bottom of a bottle
Every June and December, Xhosa boys who have come of age leave their homes for initiation school. This is a rite of passage to manhood in Xhosa culture. It’s meant to teach self-control, discipline, humility, accountability and respect — principles embedded in culture. But an insidious trend is threatening these teachings — alcohol companies are […]
Enabling the success of small-scale agroecological farming projects
Small-scale agroecological farming is emerging as one of South Africa’s most promising pathways to healthier communities and more resilient environments. New research supported by DGMT shows that agroecology can simultaneously tackle food insecurity, climate stress, biodiversity loss, and social inequality by strengthening the relationships between people and the ecosystems they depend on. The study explored […]
Hands-on Learning Issue 32
Through the Hands-on Learning publication, we hope to play a helpful role in synthesising information from innovators and implementers in civil society, supporting them to share what they have learnt so that others can draw from and build on their experiences. Litigate, Advocate, Educate: Why going to court can help to fight alcohol harms South […]