'Young people have a voice': Fourteen-year-old HIV advocate to represent SA on the global stage

"Representation from a young girl for my generation in these matters is key if the world is going to design solutions for us."

24 Jun

'A high likelihood of online predators': These are the most dangerous chat apps for tweens and teens

"Being online provides a lot of benefits, and we don't want to deprive our children of the opportunities…. but with it comes risks that...

23 Jun

The Licence Hub

Here's all you need to know about driving licences, card renewals and vehicle licences in one place.

29 Sep 2021

Stop providing your teen with all the answers. Here's how to encourage an entrepreneurial mindset

Entrepreneurship has been heralded as the cure-all to SA's skyrocketing unemployment.

23 Jun

'Rooted in neurobiological changes': Your teen is wired to ignore you, shows new study

"A child becomes independent at some point, and that has to be precipitated by an underlying biological signal. That's what we've...

05 May

Plastic fantastic: KZN teen wins international recognition for her innovative environmental solution

"It is hard for me to comprehend that I was able to participate in such an esteemed event. I didn't realize that when they told me I came...

22 Apr

'I had to help': Passionate SA teen has been raising money for rhino conservation for nearly half his life

"I remember learning that humans were driving our wildlife to extinction because of greed and lack of respect for their purpose and...

01 Apr

As matric results are released, could your teen be at increased risk of suicide? Here's what to know

Parent24 spoke to Kayla Phillips from the (SADAG) to find out more about the impact the exam season and the wait for results can have on...

07 Jan 2020

Is my teen lying to me?

"Teenagers can keep the truth of their actions from their parents as they desire autonomy and independence. It does not mean they have...

14 Jan

‘How do I clean my penis?’: Here's the answer to this surprisingly common teen question

Here an expert provides a straight forward answer.

13 Dec 2019

Is being an Influencer a realistic career goal for local teens?

"Right now, there’s only a handful of local influencers that are making a living out of being full-time influencers. We do expect that to...

15 Sep 2020

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.

18 Nov 2021

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...

18 Nov 2021

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...

01 Dec 2021

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.

18 Nov 2021

Yes, your child will be exposed to online porn. But don't panic - here's what to do

The most important thing to know is — don't panic! With the right support from you, exposure to porn doesn't need to cause damage.

26 Nov 2020

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...

06 Oct 2021

'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.

26 Oct 2021