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What parents, teachers and communities can actually do to stop bullying

Bullying is a community sickness that needs a community cure. Parents, teachers, neighbours, coaches – everyone has a part to play. Victory isn’t when the bully backs off. Victory is when the child knows, without even thinking twice, that an entire village stands behind them.

How we can overcome bullying and build safer schools

Through initiatives involving young people, communities, education and law enforcement, dedicated South Africans are working to reduce violence and inspire empathy and trust.

Rethinking Fatherhood, Gender, and Masculinity in South Africa: A Symposium on Youth Perspectives

On 29 October 2025, Heartlines, in partnership with the University of the Witwatersrand School of Governance hosted the Rethinking Fatherhood, Gender, and Masculinity in South Africa symposium.

Hey dads, big news about parental leave

Fathers Matter encourages men to play an active and positive role in their children’s lives by developing skills around caregiving and emotional presence. The new law about parental leave is an opportunity for fathers to do exactly that from the very beginning, creating space for both parents to share the work and the joy of raising a newborn.

How to support your child through exam season as a co-parent

Co-parenting through exam season isn't always easy, but it can work if both parents are committed to supporting their child.

When love learns a new language: Parenting a child with a disability

To every parent raising a child with a disability: You’re not behind. You’re not cursed. You’re not alone. You’re raising a masterpiece, one who might look different, sound different and move differently, but who who carries divine purpose in every breath.

Bridging communities, building futures

The Building Futures programme aims to strengthen and increase collaboration in communities such as George, where a pilot was done with 26 participants from different sectors across society.

Life after the suicide of a loved one

Life after the suicide of a loved one is not something anyone can ever truly prepare for. It is not a straight line of healing, nor a simple process of moving on. Instead, it is a winding journey marked by questions, contradictions and constant reminders of what has been lost.