ChildSafe South Africa

ChildSafe South Africa Lauds Parents for Stepping In! facebook.com/share/r/1KfYx1…

Section 28: Upholding the best interests of the child using scholar transport in 2026 - mailchi.mp/082dd6177f5e/a…

Every time you shop, you can help prevent injuries and protect children across South Africa. Download the Woollies app, select ChildSafe as your cause, and start making a difference today. #Woolworths #HealthPromotion #InjuryPrevention #ChildSafeSA #MyDifference #ChildSafety

[ON THE AIR] @ChildsafeSA on @Newzroom405: The Reality of Scholar Transport We can't continue to place the burden on the Government or Law Enforcement without realising we, as parents, also have a role to play youtube.com/watch?v=SBZuma… #ChildSafeSA #ScholarTransport #RoadSafety

[IN THE NEWS] @ChildsafeSA and the RTMC urge every parent to perform a "safety walk-around" before children board: bit.ly/4pwBdlV #TheMercury #ScholarTransportSafety #ChildSafeSA #RTMC #InjuryPrevention #HealthPromotion #ArriveAlive #SouthAfrica #BackToSchool2026

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Protecting children starts with you! 🇿🇦 A car seat saves lives. Look out for child pedestrians. Buckle up! #ArriveAlive #ItStartsWithMe #NDOT #ChildSafeSA #AfricanBrainChild #BeQuickToClick #ProjectEDWARDSA #SaferRoadsForAll #NSAAC #RoadSafety #InjuryPrevention #HealthPromotion

@ChildsafeSA supports Minister Barbara Creecy’s call for road safety and personal responsibility. When we make the right choices, we arrive alive.#ArriveAlive #ItStartsWithMe #ChildSafeSA #AfricanBrainChild #BeQuickToClick #ProjectEDWARDSA #RoadSafety #InjuryPrevention

[SIGNUP] You can now include ChildSafe in your estate planning via secure online sign-up. Click the link 1) Complete the POPI Consent and 2) download a copy of the Codicil. childsafe.org.za/legacy-sign-up #ChildSafetyLegacy #LegacyProgram #Philanthropy #EstatePlanning #ChildProtection #Bequests #CharitableTrusts, #LifeInsuranceDonations, #PropertyBequests #ChildSafeLegacy #ChildSafeLegacyProgram #InjuryPrevention #HealthPromotion #HealthyHabits #TimeToAct #BeInjuryFree #ChildSafeSA

Every time you shop, you can help prevent injuries and protect children across South Africa. Download the Woolies app, select ChildSafe as your cause, and start making your difference today. Here's how to join and make your difference: Join the app or sign in to your Woolies profile. Go to the Loyalty hub and tap on 'My Causes'. Search for ChildSafe South Africa You can select ChildSafe South Africa as your chosen cause. Scan your MyDifference card or use the app every time you shop at #Woolworths. They give back to ChildSafe at no cost to you! #HealthPromotion #InjuryPrevention #ChildSafeSA #MyDifference #Woolies #ChildSafety #GetBackGiveBack

The successful launch of the second Junior Traffic Training Centre (JTTC) for children with special needs at Chere Botha School. This milestone is a vital continuation of the efforts to ensure every child receives critical pedestrian safety education. The JTTC's simulated environment empowers our most vulnerable road users with the skills to cross safely, addressing alarming statistics around pedestrian fatalities. Read the full story in the link #ChildsafeSA #InclusiveSafety #PedestrianSafety #SpecialNeedsEducation #InjuryPrevention #HealthPromotion #JTTC childsafe.org.za/second-jttc-bo…

The City of Tshwane made a major move for child safety! See the R14M investment unveiled yesterday by MMC Tlangi Mogale and Chief Engineer Frank Lambert. ChildSafe SA is partnering to make school zones safer. Read the details: childsafe.org.za/r14-million-in… #ChildSafeSA #cityofTshwane #SafeSchoolZones #PedestrianSafety #RoadSafety #HealthPromotion #InjuryPrevention

[POISONS] An article by Cape Town Etc, citing ChildSafe South Africa Poisoning Spike in the Western Cape According to the Global Burden of Disease project, South African children face twice the global risk of dying from poisoning. Each year, more than 70 children under the age of five lose their lives to preventable ingestion injuries. That’s at least six children every month. More than half of these cases were caused by medications and pharmaceuticals found in the home. Household cleaners were the second most common cause, followed by insecticides and animal bites. ChildSafeSA’s own data from January to June 2025 recorded 83 poisoning cases, with 65 involving children under five. The most common age of injury was just one year old. These numbers are not just statistics; they are a call to action. South African children deserve safe homes, informed caregivers, and responsive systems that prevent harm before it happens. 📷 Read more: •capetownetc.com/health/500-poi… #ChildSafeSA #InjuryPrevention #PoisoningAwareness #SafeHomes #HealthPromotion #PublicHealthSA

[IN THE NEWS] A 10-year-old boy was swept off the rocks at Rocklands Beach, Sea Point. Thanks to quick-thinking bystanders, he was rescued and resuscitated on shore. Let their actions be an example: Basic life support, performed immediately and without interruption, even if performed by a layperson, can increase the chance of survival by more than 50%. South Africa loses an estimated 2,000 lives to drowning each year. Over 40% are children under 19, with the highest risk among ages 0–5. Let’s move from rescue to prevention. Be a WaterGuard. #ChildSafeSA #WaterGuard #InjuryPrevention #HealthPromotion #DrowningPrevention #YouthSafety #CommunityAction smilefm.co.za/quick-thinking…

Earlier this week, fourth-year medical students attended a thought-provoking lecture on Injury Prevention by ChildSafe South Africa’s social worker, Erin Codevilla. One student asked, “Is it safe not to tell a child something could be dangerous?” This sparked a powerful discussion about how children perceive risk and how often adults underestimate their ability to understand it. Applying a social lens to injury: Children are active interpreters of their world. Their developmental stage and psychosocial environment shape how they respond to danger. Transparent communication builds trust and empowers safer choices. #ChildSafeSA #InjuryPrevention #ChildSafety #MedicalEducation #SocialLensOfInjury #HealthPromotiion

It's #NationalWillsWeek this week. You can now include ChildSafe in your #EstatePlanning planning via secure online sign-up. Click the link 1) Complete the POPI Consent and 2) download a copy of the Codicil. childsafe.org.za/legacy-sign-up/ #ChildSafetyLegacy #LegacyProgram #Philanthropy #EstatePlanning #ChildProtection #Bequests #CharitableTrusts, #LifeInsuranceDonations, #PropertyBequests #ChildSafeLegacy #ChildSafeLegacyProgram #InjuryPrevention #HealthPromotion #HealthyHabits #TimeToAct #BeInjuryFree #ChildSafeSA #WillsWeekSA

ChildSafe South Africa held a well-attended Annual General Meeting yesterday. Here’s what your support made possible this year: Safer Starts for Young Children • Trained 383 ECD practitioners across the Western and Eastern Cape • Reached 29,540 children with improved safety practices • Distributed First Aid kits and practical tools to ECD centres Safety Begins at Home • Delivered home safety counselling to 484 families • Strengthened safe spaces with targeted materials and support Inclusive Safety Innovation • Launched South Africa’s first Junior Traffic Training Centre (JTTC) for children with disabilities • Built a simulated road environment at Oasis Special School in Belhar, in partnership with the Western Cape Government, supported by UNICEF through our Walking Safely to School (WATCH) project. Training Without Boundaries We unveiled a new ECD training facilitation method designed for use in rural settings without electricity, expanding access to life-saving knowledge Every achievement reflects the power of partnership, innovation, and unwavering belief in every child’s right to safety. #InjuryPrevention #HealthPromotion #ChildSafeSA #AGM2025 #WATCHProject #JTTC #ECDInnovation #ChildSafety #ImpactInAction #PartnershipsMatter

ChildSafeSA at the Eastern Cape Education Indaba 2025 Today marks the opening of the Eastern Cape Education Indaba, where ChildSafeSA joins provincial leaders and educators to champion Health Promotion and Injury Prevention in Early Childhood Development. From ECD safety training to national policy advocacy, including our work to integrate harm reduction into the NSAAC, ChildSafeSA is driving systemic change to keep South Africa’s kids free from harm. 🔗 Read the full blog post: childsafe.org.za/childsafesa-at… #ChildSafeSA #ECDTraining #InjuryPrevention #HealthPromotion #SafeLearning #PolicyAdvocacy #G20SouthAfrica

You are Invited: ChildSafeSA Annual General Meeting 2025 The Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Southern Africa (CAPFSA), known as ChildSafe South Africa, warmly invites you to attend its Annual General Meeting. Date: Thursday, 11 September 2025 Time: 12h00 to 13h30 Venue: Woolworths ChildSafe Research and Educational Centre Refreshments will be served after the meeting This is an opportunity to reflect on our impact, share strategic updates, and connect with partners and supporters committed to child safety. RSVP by 04 September 2025 Email: info@childsafe.org.za Subject line: AGM attendance Enquiries: Gio Adams – gio@childsafe.org.za #ChildSafeSA #AGM2025 #ChildSafety #InjuryPrevention #AnnualGeneralMeeting