South Africa commemorates National Child Protection Week annually to raise awareness of the rights of children as articulated in the Constitution and Children’s Act. This week is about ensuring that the most vulnerable in our communities are taken care of mentally, physically, and emotionally and the prevention of any kind of violence (physical, emotional, and sexual) and the exploitation of children.
In April, Namhla Mtwa was gunned down as she arrived home from work. The Eastern Cape South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that the multiple gunshot wounds to her upper body caused her death. Yet, a month later, her family has to resort to pleading on social media to get any action from the police.
Soul City Institute’s CEO Phinah Kodisang wins award at the African Women Summit
This accolade recognises her outstanding career and commitment to improving and advocating for the girls and women’s rights with a focus on social justice in South Africa.
The implications of overturning Roe v. Wade are grave as it could set a dangerous precedence when one of the most powerful countries in the world seeks to curtail the sexual and reproductive rights of women.
Soul City Institute hosts wellness event
To strive to establish a work environment that is physically, psychologically, and financially healthy for everyone. We hosted a wellness event to achieve a healthy lifestyle and maintain optimal wellness.
Our CEO was invited to speak on teenage pregnancy
On March 13th, 2022, our CEO was invited to speak on "teenage pregnancy" by SAUMA HD radio, which was hosted by DJ V. Neck, Ms. Kay, and Nthabi.
Soul City Institute is part of the 2022 DG Murray Trust’s Amplify, Mobilise, Change programme
At Soul City Institute, was offered a spot in the DG Murray Trust's Amplify | Mobilize | Change Communication programme. This is an opportunity to expand and strengthen our online communication methods and practices to increase operational efficiency and advance our social change objectives. This course runs from May to November 2022 and is completely free. The DG Murray Trust covers all programme expenditures.
Mamosweu Tsoabi: changing the face of climate justice
Climate change has significant health consequences that include disruption of respiratory and cardiovascular disease, injuries, and premature deaths caused by extreme weather events. These consequences also include changes in the prevalence and geographic distribution of food-and water-borne illnesses and other infectious diseases, as well as threats to mental health.
Collins Chabane Municipality hosts a Youth Project launch
At our Limpopo office, Deputy Minister of Health Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo officially launched the Collins Chabane Youth Project as a World Aids Day leave-behind project for 2021 at our Limpopo office recently.
Today we commemorate Human Rights Day to remind South Africans of the sacrifices that accompanied the struggle for the attainment of democracy in South Africa. However, today, South Africa is facing another struggle and we need to unite and address the violation of girls' and young women’s rights.
While this is yet another a great step towards HIV prevention, we should not forget the real culprit behind girls and young women’s increased risk to HIV infection – patriarchy.
Reporting to the Grant Officer. Peromnes Grade 11.
