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Gentle Genius launches to make CAPS-aligned homeschooling more accessible

From 50 000 learners in 2011 to 300 000+ learners today, the homeschooling environment in South Africa is growing exponentially. This shift is, in large, being driven by overcrowded public schools, rising private school fees, safety concerns and an increasing demand for flexible learning. However, parents considering homeschooling options are also balancing the need for

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Unscripted: A bold new platform for the conversations women are tired of whispering

South African actress and television personality Angelique Gerber and former Mrs South Africa 2020, entrepreneur and women’s advocate Jacqueline Ferns have officially launched Unscripted with Angie and Jacs, a new YouTube-based talk platform taking on the conversations many women are having privately, but rarely publicly. Unscripted (in proud partnership with production company CoolerBox Brothers) brings

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Online money safety tips for kids (and parents) these holidays

With the school holidays now underway, South African parents are preparing for a familiar challenge – how to keep their kids safely entertained during long days at home. Today, however, this challenge extends beyond physical safety to online safety, too. UNICEF research suggests that more than 95% of South African children have regular access to

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How Teen Accounts are helping shape safer online experiences for young people

Attention is turning to the role young people play in shaping the country’s future, alongside growing conversations about their safety, wellbeing and development in digital spaces. In this context, Meta is advancing a broader approach to teen online safety, focused on creating more supportive, age-appropriate experiences across its platforms. The aim is to help foster

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Want to protect your child online? Protect your network

In a world where we are increasingly living in the digital space, it is imperative to teach young people how to safely and responsibly manage their digital lives – and that starts at home. Children’s online safety has not kept pace with how digital households operate. Parents are advised to manage screen time, monitor apps

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Signing up for financial services online? Here’s how to avoid costly scams

You find a financial product online. The website looks polished. The offer makes sense. The sign-up process is quick. It feels legitimate. And that’s exactly the point. As more South Africans turn to digital platforms to compare, buy and manage financial products, scammers are getting better at mimicking the real thing. What once looked suspicious

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What your obstetrician sees that an online search can’t: Tips for an informed, confusion-free pregnancy

Pregnancy comes with many firsts: the first scan, the first flutter that makes you stop mid-sentence. That first late-night panic when you Google “Is this normal?” and fall down a rabbit hole of conflicting advice.  While the Internet is often the first place people turn for answers, pregnancy is a time when what is trending

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South Africa’s cyberbullying crisis: 4 steps parents can take to protect their children

A new wave of research has confirmed what many South African parents already suspect: Cyberbullying is rising – and fast. A recent UNISA study of secondary school scholars shows that 31.2% have been cyberbullied, compared to 16.9% in 2012, while 54% of parents report they know of a child in their community who’s been bullied online. The discrepancy in

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The 2nd Annual Resilient Parenting free online summit returns

Following the incredible success of last year’s event, the Resilient Parenting Free Online Summit is back – bigger, better and more powerful than ever! Taking place from 28 to 30 March, this global event by Get Up and Grow brings together world-class parenting experts, psychologists, educators and real-life warriors to equip parents with the tools,

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Keep cybercriminals at bay this holiday season

As year-end approaches, people are gearing up to make the most of the holiday season. Unfortunately, this time of year also attracts cybercriminals who exploit people’s relaxed attitudes and lowered defences. International Fraud Awareness Week, running from 17 to 23 November, is a timely reminder to stay informed and protect yourself from digital threats. JustMoney.co.za,

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