Saferkidsza

09/10/2026

Please consider the following scenario: If a child in your care disclosed abuse tomorrow, what happens next?
Failing to immediately report suspected abuse appropriately, or botching the reporting process, carries severe penalties—including personal criminal prosecution and catastrophic reputational ruin for your institution.
And, this is only one aspect of a range of critical prevention and response protocols needed to effectively keep the children safe in your care.
Our specialized Designated Safeguarding Leader (DSL) Online Course gives your appointed safeguarding person the critical, South African-specific legal skills required to protect children and safeguard your organisation's reputation.
Please review the role and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Leader by clicking this link and then, enrol your safeguarding leader, accordingly.
Don't wait until it's too late.
https://bit.ly/4ycpnlh

What would happen if a child in your organisation disclosed abuse tomorrow? Would someone know exactly what to do, who to inform, how to protect the child and how to ensure that the matter is dealt with appropriately?

07/08/2026

We have always believed religious institutions like churches, should become the benchmark for child safeguarding.
We need to start there - and in the process, other organisations in the community will follow.
Please watch this presentation for the reasons why we strongly believe this.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rnATmuL3j6nOfReshC6CccHbrHMqhMiN/view?usp=sharing

12/05/2026

Is your organization truly safe?

Traditional background checks only tell part of the story. In the digital age, inappropriate social media behaviour by staff and volunteers poses a real risk to:
• The Vulnerable: Protecting children from grooming and boundary violations.
• Your Reputation: Preventing scandals before they go viral.
• Management: Mitigating legal and vicarious liability.

Are you proactive about digital safeguarding? Learn how Social Media Screening & Vetting can identify red flags that other checks miss. Don't wait for a crisis to implement this essential protocol.

Get the full Safeguarding Overview here: https://www.childprotectionscreening.org.za/social-media-screening

Protecting the vulnerable, one digital footprint at a time.

27/04/2026

SAFEGUARDING THE CHILDREN AND THE VULNERABLE TAKEN TO A NEW LEVEL :

* How do you know your staff and volunteers DO NOT indulge in inappropriate digital and social media behaviour that could risk the safety of the children and the vulnerable in their care, as well as risking reputational damage to your organisation?
* If you could establish where the red flags were through appropriate social media screening and vetting, would you introduce and implement this much needed protocol to up your efforts in keeping the vulnerable safe from potential harm?

If the answer is YES . . . then please consider the following . . .

What are the implications and issues employers and management should be aware about regarding the social and digital media behaviours of their staff and volunteers as it pertains to the safeguarding of the children in their care? What are the dangers and risks to the children as well as the institution and it's management? How can the management mitigate against this effectively? What role can digital media assessments and screening play in safeguarding the children?

To gain further insights as well as the opportunity to request a full overview of this safeguarding protocol, please click the following link:
https://www.childprotectionscreening.org.za/r/Gps

21/04/2026

In March 2025 it was reported that there’s at least 32500 names on the National S*x Offenders Register (NRSO) with an additional 10,456 potential entries still pending in various courts. This has been confirmed by the Registrar of the Register at the Department of Justice.
Please consider the implications of not screening your staff and volunteers in our news blog, below.
Let us help you to do “the right thing” for the safety of the children in your care.
https://www.childprotectionscreening.org.za/blog/news-2/the-implications-of-the-32500-names-on-the-nrso-5

In March 2025 it was reported that there’s at least 32500 names on the National S*x Offenders Register (NRSO) with an additional 10,456 potential entries still pending in various courts. See : How big is the national s*x offenders register? Here's one estimate and National S*x Offenders Register R...

09/04/2026

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As a parent, you are your child's first SAFE SPACE.