Bullying is Evolving, what about Protections?
"Bullying, especially in schools, has not always been a recognised crisis due to little reporting, sometimes based on cultural stereotypes, and then acceptance of such behaviour by victims. Often, in South Africa, children fear reporting even to their parents for..."
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Khanya College Launches 40th Anniversary and Jozi Book Fair Theme
"On 16 May 2026, Khanya College officially launched its 40th anniversary celebrations and the theme for the 18th Jozi Book Fair, ‘Education for Liberation – Going Back to Our Soweto Roots’. The launch brought together Khanya board members, comrades from allied..."
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Iran War Linked to SA’s New Taxi Fare Increases
"The Iran conflict is not just on television; it is now linked to local taxi fare and bread price increases, affecting the general public’s abilities to get to work, school, or the clinic. Iran borders the Strait of Hormuz, where..."
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Expressing Your Emotions to Combat GBV
"One’s emotional intelligence plays an important role in families, social spaces, and communities as a whole. This applies to all genders, races, and age groups. The first fifteen years of a child’s life play a major role in shaping them..."
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Sixteen Bullets, Two Assassins, One Movement – A Tribute to Comrade Mokoena Letsie
"Last night, Comrade Mokoena Letsie of Hashtag was taken from us. Not in a crossfire. Not in a robbery. Not by accident. Sixteen bullets. Point-blank range. Two assassins. This was not a crime of passion. This was a killing. Targeted..."
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Art Through Education at Africanarra Storytelling festival
"On 23 May 2026, Khanya College staff attended the Africanarra storytelling event at Mimosa School, an event that explored education through art and was presented by children aged 6-12. We experienced the power of storytelling through shared reading, plays, and..."
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Welcome to the 18th Jozi Book Fair 23 – 25 October 2026
"This year is the 18th Jozi Book Fair (JBF), a project of Khanya College that brings together readers, writers, small publishers, artists, activists, and community organisations to converse, debate, and creatively engage arts and culture. The JBF annual festival is..."
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The Jozi Book Fair Invites You!
Join us on 16 May 2026 at Khanya College as we launch our 40th Anniversary and 2026 Jozi Book Fair […]
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Children Going to School Dirty in South Africa
"It is heartbreaking to see a child going to school dirty. For many of us, it might be something we notice in passing, but for that child, it can carry shame, discomfort, and silence. Often, it points to deeper struggles..."
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Water Crisis and Impact on Sanitation
"The water crisis in Johannesburg is one of the main effects on sanitation. It has a lot of effects on the health of people who live in less fortunate communities because they might not have the means to purchase water..."
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Are the Rights of Women Realised or Neglected?
"Regarding women’s rights in our country, laws are there that were meant to protect women, but it seems they are only there because they are supposed to be there. In general, women are not protected in any way. Even the..."
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Housing Linked to GBV, Mental Health Trauma
"In South Africa, children still growing up experience a lot of mental health trauma because of our health and living conditions, especially in small living quarters. People and children in our communities are exposed to gender-based violence (GBV). In some..."
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Community Health Survey Raises Concerns
"A recent survey was conducted by Khanya College in Eldorado Park, Kliptown, Slovo and Klipspruit West. Khanya staff conducted a nine-day survey, which revealed significant challenges that residents face daily. Among other things, the survey aimed to understand the living..."
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Households Battered by a Lack of Services
"The South African constitution guarantees basic human rights and promises to make basic services accessible to poor households, at least. Despite this, Eldorado Park, Slovo Park, and Kliptown display a gross lack of services and state neglect. Although the country..."
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Understanding Gender-Based Violence
"Gender-based violence (GBV) is a broad concept that many people do not fully understand. As a community activist, I have come to realise that many residents of Eldorado Park are only aware of physical, sexual, and emotional or psychological abuse...."
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Break the Silent Chains of Molestation
"Molestation is a violation that leaves scars deeper than the eye can see. It is often hidden in silence, buried under fear of judgment, criticism, and shame. Molestation is when someone touches or speaks to you in ways you do..."
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When Those Meant to Protect Us Fail
"Crime in our communities is not new, but what is becoming more alarming is the growing sense that those meant to protect us are no longer doing so. Over the years, we have seen an increase in crime in our..."
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Thulani Maseko: Third Annual Commemoration
"The oppressed in all corners of the world along with all working-class communities, remember Thulani Maseko, for his revolutionary work in Swaziland, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and abroad. Maseko, the human right lawyer, was attacked by the Swaziland..."
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Gangsterism and its devastating effects
"In the heart of Eldorado Park, a community scarred by violence and fear, the reality of gangsterism echoes through its streets and homes. Women and children are not just bystanders; they are often the hidden victims, carrying the heavy burden..."
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