News Bulletin of 20 April 2026, 6pm

More than 40 foster parents in Mamelodi have taken part in a parenting skills workshop hosted by Child Welfare Tshwane aimed at strengthening care for vulnerable children.
The programme focused on communication skills, discipline, mental health awareness and problem solving, while also encouraging closer collaboration between foster parents and social workers.
Participants shared experiences of raising children in foster care and took part in practical role play exercises to improve positive communication and emotional support at home.
Organisers also highlighted the importance of supporting children who are orphaned, abandoned or affected by abuse, while reinforcing that foster care families play a key role in giving them stability.

A wall belonging to a home for youth in need in Table View now carries a powerful message that reads “you belong here.”
Isibindi Initiatives has painted the boundary wall of its Table View home, turning a once plain surface into a colourful mural created with help from the community.
The artwork includes the message “We love you just as you are,” reflecting the organisation’s focus on inclusion, diversity and unconditional support for young people.
Isibindi Initiatives says the wall is a visible reminder of its mission to create safe spaces for children and youth who need a sense of belonging. The organisation runs homes in Table View, Ysterplaat and Stellenbosch.
It says the project ensures that even before stepping inside, young people are met with a message of care, acceptance and love.

A women’s gathering in Johannesburg focused on dignity and support through the Kindness Like Confetti donation drive hosted by the South African Council for Business Women.
The initiative collected gently worn and new undergarments to support women in vulnerable situations, particularly those affected by abuse or hardship.
Organisers say the drive is part of an ongoing effort to restore dignity and provide practical support to women who often lack access to basic personal care items.
The event also encouraged women supporting women, with participants contributing items and sharing experiences of solidarity and care.