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tensions rising at brackenfell high school – a discussion that needs to be had

Tensions Rising at Brackenfell High School

In a country where issues of racism are at the forefront of the lived experience of almost all of its citizens, it is time that we acknowledge its existence and find ways of engaging around lasting solutions to eradicate it from both the private and public life. In a

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family advocate enquiries

FAMILY ADVOCATE ENQUIRIES

Family Advocates are independent family law officials tasked with giving recommendations or confirmation to the Courts as to what care and contact arrangements in respect of minor children they believe are in the best interests of those children. The Family Advocates will intervene, when requested to do so by

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - WHEN IT’S TOO CLOSE TO HOME

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – WHEN IT’S TOO CLOSE TO HOME

Domestic violence remains a deep-rooted problem in South Africa, and it is regarded as a serious social evil. South Africa has one of the highest incidences of domestic violence of any country worldwide. Every day, women are murdered, physically and sexually assaulted, threatened and humiliated by their partners, within

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what to know when looking to adopt in south africa

WHAT TO KNOW WHEN LOOKING TO ADOPT IN SOUTH AFRICA

Adoption is one of the most noble acts there is, giving a permanent home to a child, or confirming the role of an interested person in the child’s life as the official legal guardian of a child. The adoption of minor children, within South Africa, is regulated by Chapter

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TOGETHER, LET US TAKE ACTION! SAY NO TO GENDER BASED VIOLENCE!

TOGETHER, LET US TAKE ACTION! SAY NO TO GENDER BASED VIOLENCE!

16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence is an international campaign to challenge violence against women and children. Although accurate statistics are difficult to obtain for many reasons (including the fact that most incidents of GBV are not reported), it is evident South Africa has particularly high rates

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THE DEATH PENALTY DEBATE

THE DEATH PENALTY DEBATE

A state of emergency was recently declared in the state of Kaduna, Nigeria, following an uproar and public outcry over the steep rise in reported rapes during the coronavirus lockdown. A new law in the state of Kaduna dramatically increased the legal consequences facing convicted rapists. In cases where

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lifestyle audits and performance agreements – empty promises or a step in the right direction?

Lifestyle Audits and Performance Agreements

A framework for guidelines on lifestyle audits for cabinet ministers and their deputies will be finalised by March 2021, about three years after President Cyril Ramaphosa said such examinations together with the signing of performance agreements would be introduced… The audits and performance agreements would play a key role

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emigration involving children of divorced parents

EMIGRATION INVOLVING CHILDREN OF DIVORCED PARENTS

It has been reported that there has been a notable increase early in 2020 in emigration enquiries (70%) and completed applications (45%), primarily to Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the Caribbean, by South Africans. This steadily increasing interest to emigrate has not gone unnoticed by ordinary citizens, with the

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