ARTICLES RELATING TO ABUSE

GDE to probe school abuse claims

2013-06-06 07:29

The Gauteng education department is investigating reported abuse at a school in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria.

S&M practitioners aren't mentally ill

2013-06-03 12:04

Some good news for people who enjoy restraints, riding crops and floggers in the bedroom: a new study says you probably don't have a mental disorder.

Mom held after leaving baby in taxi

2013-04-03 09:31

A Cape Town mother has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after she handed her baby boy to a stranger in a minibus taxi.

Are we too desensitised?

2013-02-18 12:50

Reader Tami Magnin feels that society has become so self involved that it ignores important issues of abuse.

When someone else's lies hurt you

2013-01-22 15:15

Lance Armstrong's public lies triggered a memory of abuse and denial. Reader Michele Macfarlane shares her story.

My dad, the abuser

2012-12-06 16:03

The nightmare of seeing abuse as a child can haunt you into adulthood.

Witchcraft - The face of violent attacks.

2012-11-28 14:20

In places like Limpopo witch hunting is one the many things that lead to the abuse and exclusion of women in their communities.

Peace in the home, peace in the community

2012-11-26 12:11

Marking the start of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence women who have experienced abuse will be sharing their stories with us. Here is Sithembiso's* story.

Genital cutting tied to abuse risk

2012-09-25 08:37

Women subjected to genital mutilation are at increased risk of abuse later in life.

Women in destructive relationships

2012-08-10 12:00

Druggies, drunkards, emotionally abusive bastards... Why do so many women settle for creeps? Manni Bradshaw takes issue.

6 tactics of abuse

2012-06-07 07:00

Here are six things abusers do to control their partners.

Child abuse at home

2012-05-28 09:47

Children are being raped, murdered and abused by those they should be able to trust the most: Their families. What can be done?

6 tactics of abusers

2012-03-13 15:57

Learn to recognise these six tactics abusers often use.

Toddler locked in at day care!

2012-03-01 12:27

Do you trust your day care centre?

Vatican apologies not enough: Abuse victim

2012-02-07 20:59

An Irish anti-abuse campaigner has told Catholic leaders at a Vatican summit that the Church had to be held accountable for destroying the lives of victims of paedophile priests.

Don't put your naked child on the internet!

2012-01-24 16:17

It may seem sweet and innocent to you but it's not wise to put naked photos of your child online.

Spray tanning a toddler?

2012-01-12 16:13

The latest craze in American beauty pageant madness is spray tanning young children!

Limpopo boy kidnapped, raped

2011-12-22 13:01
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A 12-year-old boy has been raped by a man who abducted him while he was walking from a church in Mankweng, Limpopo police say.

No more sitting on Santa’s knee

2011-11-29 10:23

Authorities move to limit contact between Santas and children

“The daycare pierced my child’s ears!”

2011-11-22 11:53

How would you react if your daughter's daycare pierced her ears without your permission?

Disabled daughter beaten by judge

2011-11-09 12:09

A judge has been caught on camera beating his disabled teenage daughter.

Convicted sex offender free to work with kids

2011-10-24 13:39

A South African man who abused kids is out of jail and possibly on the prowl.

Is your child too fat?

2011-06-20 12:39

How do you know when your toddler has gone from chubby baby to chunky child? A dietician answers our questions.

Is crèche abuse on the rise?

2011-05-30 11:52

There seem to be more and more stories of abuse in crèches. How safe is your child really?

Alcohol KILLS!

2011-03-03 12:00

Thousands are dying of liver disease as the UK struggle to stop alcohol abuse. Should they be doing more to end this pandemic?

 

Soldiers punished for abusing civilians

2013-06-04 22:45

One British soldier was fined and another was stripped of his officer rank after admitting abusing civilians, including children, in Afghanistan.

Africa’s attitude to domestic violence changing

2013-04-26 08:40

Research shows a dramatic change in global attitudes toward domestic violence.

Women in destructive relationships

2013-02-27 00:00

Druggies, drunkards, emotionally abusive bastards... Why do so many women settle for creeps? Manni Bradshaw takes issue.

When someone else's lies hurt you

2013-01-29 12:00

Lance Armstrong's public lies triggered a memory of abuse and denial. Reader Michele Macfarlane shares her story.

My dad, the abuser

2012-12-12 12:00

The nightmare of seeing abuse as a child can haunt you into adulthood.

Witchcraft - The face of violent attacks.

2012-11-29 12:00

In places like Limpopo witch hunting is one the many things that lead to the abuse and exclusion of women in their communities.

Peace in the home, peace in the community

2012-11-28 12:00

Marking the start of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence women who have experienced abuse will be sharing their stories with us. Here is Sithembiso's* story.

"My father raped me"

2012-11-07 10:42

Former beauty pageant star accuses her father of raping her as a child. [VIDEO]

Women in destructive relationships

2012-08-13 12:00

Druggies, drunkards, emotionally abusive bastards... Why do so many women settle for creeps? Manni Bradshaw takes issue.

Women in destructive relationships

2012-08-02 11:40

Druggies, drunkards, emotionally abusive bastards... Why do so many women settle for creeps? Manni Bradshaw takes issue.

War on children

2012-06-05 10:48

Women and kids are the main targets of torture and rape in Syria. Saffiya Ismail asks the question: Where is the “Responsibility to Protect” in this country?

Are you a sucker?

2012-05-13 10:28

Here are 10 signs that will tell if you may be a sucker.

The French say no to child beauty pageants

2012-03-08 16:00

France is taking a stand against the degrading of little girls but are they overreacting?

Smurf porn dad escapes charges

2012-02-16 13:31

No charges for dad who accidentally played porn instead of “Smurfs” to kids.

Spanking to become a crime?

2012-01-30 12:49

Corporal punishment in homes may be outlawed.

Mom arrested for buying crash-teen alcohol

2012-01-13 13:32

A woman bought alcohol for a teen who later died in a drunken driving crash.

Mother confesses to child’s murder

2012-01-03 11:43

A Cape Town woman has confessed to killing her “missing” child.

Lack of coverage about rape - study

2011-12-06 19:50

There is a lack of media coverage on the laws, issues and policies relating to violence against women, a study has found.

Is your child’s cell phone a secret weapon?

2011-11-25 14:34

Cell phones are being used to catch abusers, bullies and criminals.

Twitter suicide for abused girl

2011-11-16 11:46

Do you know the story behind your teen's status updates?

Do you trust your toddler's teacher?

2011-11-01 12:10

Spanking, sexual abuse or worse. Leaving your child with a stranger is scary.

Too drunk to parent

2011-10-19 09:55

How much alcohol is too much for mom and dad?

A bully for life

2011-06-08 12:50

Schoolyard bullies are more likely to abuse partners later in life.

Bullying on the playground

2011-04-18 00:00

Bullying may be an age-old problem, but it's new and terrifying to every child who is affected. What is bullying and what can we do about it?

Alcohol KILLS!

2011-02-21 12:58

Thousands are dying of liver disease as the UK struggle to stop alcohol abuse. Should they be doing more to end this pandemic?

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