Many pupils suffer in silence because of bullyism that takes place at schools everyday. It affects their performance in their work and it leaves scars that result in change of one's behaviour or making one to be rebelious and negative towards life. 3/27/2021 0 Comments It stops with me. Love life launched the Boy's Programme and we were part of the handles of life at it.3/11/2021 0 Comments WESTVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL: Our GBV and FEMECIDE School's Programme Beneficiaries.3/10/2021 0 Comments KwaNoxolo Junior Primary School: They are our beneficiaries of GBV and FEMICIDE School's Programme3/9/2021 0 Comments Kwazakhele High received a Donation under the theme of GBV and FEMICIDE, made possible by Standard Bank and PK3/8/2021 0 Comments Handover of gadgets for GBV and FEMICIDE at Masiphathisane High School in MotherwellMade possible by Standard Bank South Africa. Thank you once again for instilling pride to Teaching and Learning. 2/23/2021 0 Comments Community against CrimeCrime is on the rise in New Brighton, and lives are lost almost everyday through random shooting and robbery by criminals. So the community took a stand against this demonic act that is invading innocent souls. So after the killing of the E-hailing driver, the community united against this act with the Northern Areas and decided to meet and put measures in place to protect the community against these criminals. The police and the civil society organisations we involved in these discussions. This evil act made the community to unite instead of hating and blaming each other. That is why we exist as Project Khanyisa. We are part of the solution in the Metro.
2/18/2021 0 Comments Reflection on Lock DownIf someone can stop you at the shops and ask you “what time is it”, you might go off on a tangent digress than giving the actual time. You would be forgiven to reflect on the times we live in, indeed times have changed and innocence lost. A bank robber can take down a bank armed only with a sneeze “everybody down …if you move I’ll sneeze on you”. Who would have known that an invisible enemy can be so frightening more than a loaded gun? Who knew that a simple hug from a dear friend can be deadly or a hand shake can mean life or death. Businesses are now compelled to do things differently, technology become the only ally as people are forced to work from home . The streets are eerily empty as major cities look like deserted ghost towns. People in Hong Kong said they saw clear skies for the first time as pollution subsided and air cleared. Birds gather differently now and dolphins are sighted more on our oceans as human footprint is limited no cars, boats or planes as one friend observed. It will however be too early to count the devastating costs this Lockdown will have on our already ailing economy ravaged by years of corruption and mismanagement. We were already sitting on ticking time-bomb way before the Covid19 outbreak, poverty unemployment and inequality was a reality of millions of our people. Now this comes as a proverbial nail in the coffin for those already leaving below the poverty line who have to be on the streets to eke out a living some with a compromised immune system due to prevalent and communicable disease HIV/AIDS and TB. Also from other non-communicable ones like hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and chronic lung diseases like asthma etc. Today, marks the beginning of the second week of the lockdown during which infection numbers are expected to increase. There seem to be a general feeling of paralysis and fear as the news broadcasts keep updating us about the about the new infections, while we hope for the curve to flatten by staying at home some view this a government’s infringement on their rights to freedom of movement and gathering. A recent arrest of the newlyweds and 50 more of their guest at the wedding in eNseleni outside Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal for contravening the lockdown regulations is a clear indication of this. It is disheartening to realise that to many the seriousness of this epidemic has not sunk in yet. We are now at precipice of a domestic violence crisis fuelled by anxiety, stay-athome rules and economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic. There is already early evidence of increased intensity of abuse of people in unhealthy relationships. With partners and children potentially trapped at home in bad situations, experts worry that there could be more abuse and that the issues people face in bad relationships could get even worse. An expert says “Because survivors of domestic violence are often already isolated, with limited access to financial resources and social networks, it can feel even more challenging to find and receive the support they need." The message “Stay at home” is not good for domestic violence victims. They face a tough choice in weighing the risks of staying at home against those posed by leaving in the middle of a pandemic. This is like saying to someone drowning wait for 21days for help. No textbook in “Crisis management” would have foreseen and prepared us for this. Now is the time for a more scientific and analytical approach, as the physicist Marie Curie said: "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less." In these trying times the adage that says "Let everyone sweep in front of his own door, and the whole world will be clean." rings true. This crisis offers us a rare opportunity to bond with our families in fact the higher the frequency of shared time the better for the soul. This allows us to redefine the true meaning of family. Work-life balance, family responsibilities, etc., can be stressful but these 21days should be seen a reset button to reboot our connections at home. Eating together, baking, dancing, doing house chores, praying as a family, Storytime, and video calling loved ones the list is endless. Friends we have an option of being defeated and paralysed with fear or rise above this I choose the latter. The Winans wrote a song that said Ain't no need in worrying, what the night is gonna bring, it'll be all over in the morning. Till then let’s stay safe and prayed up!! By Mnoza Melane.
2/17/2021 0 Comments GBV School SupportIt is our greatest pleasure to give support to schools that are faced with the challenge of despodent children and teachers.
We employ a multi-disciplinary approach in curbing violence in our schools. Every one should feel safe at school premisses. It's available. You can make a request.
Thank you. Regards Welile Balfour (Mr.) Executive Director 7/2/2020 0 Comments Take Charge! I urge you to take necessary precautions against this Covid - 19 Pandemic. Let's wear our masks, sanitize and keep the social distance fellow South Africans. We care and we still want to see you when this is over. We're are going to conquer together this COVID-19 PANDEMIC!
7/2/2020 0 Comments Caring is Appreciated!The basic needs like toiletries do make a difference to someone lives. Let's keep on caring Project Khanyisa.
4/7/2020 0 Comments Thinking of you by Dr SikiThis period of lock down is a stark reminder of several realities linked to our human state.
For starters our freedoms are a blessing we should never take for granted because they can easily be limited or eliminated by something so small it cannot be seen with the naked eye. We are reminded also of our mortality, and with that to number our days. To appreciate each passing day as one not due to us, but granted to us as a gift to treasure as best we can, and in doing so LIVE the life we’re given. One thing that stands out for me about lock down is how easy it is to share in panic and fear. I encourage you to BE STILL during this time, to quieten your soul as you gear up for life post-Covid-19. There will be many changes and new challenges to tackle on the other side of lockdown, and those will require your full composure. I encourage you to nourish your body, mind, and soul during this time and to steer clear of the noises that detract from that still space where your soul finds healing. May it be well with you as we tarry through the lock down period. Gather up your strength because your wellbeing matters. Take care Dr Siki |
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