Stereotypes about girls dissuade many from careers in computer science
Only about 1 in 5 computer scientists are women.
Twins born four months premature reunite with their NICU carers 17 years later
When the twins were born very prematurely in 2004 there was great concern for their survival, however they overcame the odds thanks to...
Travel ban stands in the way of local Karate champ set to represent South Africa in Egypt
"My daughter has been excelling in most of the competitions. She worked hard, and she was ready for this event. Unfortunately, it's not...
WATCH | Local self-taught teen pianist impresses with an impromptu public performance
Local 13 year old self-taught pianist has gone viral after playing the 'River Flows in you' by Yiruma at Table Bay Mall.
When is the 'right time' for your teen to start dating?
News24 spoke to wellness expert and founder of Explorare, Kate Rowe, about what parents should consider when the time comes to let their...
Risk and opportunity: How social media hinders and helps teen identity construction
In a South African College of Applied Psychology webinar, Dr Jaclyn Lotter explores the good and bad aspects of social media for...
Commission for Gender Equality welcomes 2022 Teenage Pregnancy Policy
This will allow female learners who are pregnant to continue with their education as do male learners who impregnate them.
Young people’s positive changes in behaviour are significantly linked to watching sex edutainment
Sex edutainment has a positive impact on young people and the kind of choices they make.
Teenager rescued after using viral TikTok hand gesture for help
An abducted 16-year-old was rescued in Kentucky after another motorist saw the girl use a viral TikTok hand gesture signalling the need...
A guide to understanding the mysteries of the teenage brain
Every parent was once a teenager, too, so why is it so tough for us to figure out what makes teens tick?
'A positive approach to sex': Zero Dropout Campaign director weighs in on teenage pregnancy
We need to empower young people to access information and resources without stigma and fear.
These are the harms Facebook researchers have been documenting for years
Facebook has known for a year and a half that Instagram is bad for teens despite claiming otherwise – here are the harms researchers have...
What is Lean? What you should know about this new drug your teen could be using
A new drug called Lean is becoming popular among teens. Local substance abuse expert tells parents how to spot signs of drug use.
Talented Cape Town teen loves drawing despite being 80% blind
This 15-year-old won’t allow his deteriorating eyesight to stop him from creating magnificent drawings.
How this Joburg teen literally lit up the room with her matric ball dress handmade by her dad
Gideon van der Westhuizen went all out to create something special for his daughter's matric ball and added 100 LED lights to her gown.
How to make sure your teen doesn't fall for (and spread) fake news
How do you make sure your teen doesn’t fall victim to misinformation? Here are some tips.
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'Turning lemons into lemonade': Mom with troubled childhood opens an NPO to help pregnant teens finish school
Kids in Distress South Africa renders support to pregnant teenagers and their newborn babies with the vision to ensure the soon-to-be new...
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