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IOL News
14-05-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
South Africa's government and civil society unite for the International Day of the Boy Child
Minister Siviwe Gwarube and civil society leaders are set to address hundreds of learners and stakeholders during the International Day of the Boy Child commemoration at Thaba Tshwane City Hall. Image: Supplied As the world marks the International Day of the Boy Child, South Africa's government and civil society are stepping up efforts to place the needs, struggles, and potential of boys at the centre of national dialogue. On May 16, the Department of Basic Education (DBE), in partnership with key organisations, will lead a national commemoration at Thaba Tshwane City Hall in Centurion, Gauteng. Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, will be joined by Deputy Minister Dr Reginah Mhaule, along with Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Ms Steve Letsike, Deputy Minister of Social Development, Mr Ganief Hendricks, and Gauteng MEC for Education, Sports, Arts and Culture, Mr Matome Chiloane. 'The day seeks to address specific challenges facing boys while harnessing the collective strength and industry of partnerships,' the department said, reflecting a broader concern across society about the growing vulnerability of young boys in South Africa. This year's theme extends beyond symbolic gestures, calling attention to the educational, psychological, and social challenges many boys face, from school dropouts and mental health struggles to their roles in preventing gender-based violence. The initiative includes a diverse coalition of partners: UNESCO, the Development Bank of Southern Africa, GIZ, SABC Education, the Baithudi Mampane Foundation, YouthStart Foundation, and PRIMESTARS. The department said this partnership model aims to create tangible interventions that support boys' development and protect them from social risks. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ 'The DBE and its partners intend to leverage the International Day of the Boy Child to address the systemic educational, psychological as well as social challenges facing boys in South Africa.' A significant precursor to this year's commemoration was the 2023 film "What About the Boys", born from a Presidential engagement. The film provided a raw look at the lived experiences of boys across the country, shedding light on their trauma, silence, and the urgent need to include them in conversations around nation-building and violence prevention. Friday's event will gather three generations of men, including prominent media figures, artists, and athletes who will serve as role models to inspire a new narrative around masculinity, emotional well-being, and community leadership. IOL News Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel.
The Citizen
24-04-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Mpumalanga hosts provincial G20 Education Summit Indaba
The Department of Basic Education, in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education and Training, hosted the inaugural provincial G20 Education Summit Indaba at Anew Hotel in White River on Thursday, April 24. This landmark summit marks the beginning of a series of provincial engagements aimed at fostering dialogue, collaboration and innovation in the education sector. The event convened key education stakeholders from across Mpumalanga and beyond to engage in meaningful discussions around the G20 agenda as it relates to education. This Provincial G20 Education Summit represents a bold step forward in shaping a transformative, inclusive and future-ready education system. It demonstrated a collaborative approach, bringing together stakeholders, including school governing bodies (SGBs), learners and the teachers' union. ALSO READ: Service Delivery Drive tackles issues in wards 18 and 19 This collective effort aims to provide input to the national summit of the G20, which will take place in November. The Mpumalanga premier, Mandla Ndlovu, said it is a historic day as the province started laying the foundation for the upcoming G20 summit. 'We are honoured to be the first province to host a G20 Education Summit. We are aware that the other eight provinces are yet to host theirs.' The deputy minister of basic education, Reginah Mhaule, highlighted the importance of early development in children, emphasising that teachers should focus on nurturing their strengths. ALSO READ: Miss Bushbuckridge 2025 crowned in style 'As the education representatives of the G20, we were given the responsibility to ensure all stakeholders and partners participate. Every province will have their own indabas, and when we go to the national summit, we will give feedback,' said Mhaule. Read more in the next print edition. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
