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The Teddy Bear Foundation

Preventing and minimising the effects of child abuse in South Africa

78
Annual Life Sentences
1.2
Raised through events
40
Years in service of the abused children
397
Annual Imprisonments

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10 November 2026

ONLINE ABUSE, OFFLINE TRAUMA

The Critical Role of Parents and Adult Guardians in Protecting Children Presented from a Child Protection Practitioner’s Perspective, by Dr Shaheda Omar, Director, Teddy Bear Foundation Children today grow up…
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10 November 2026

Gambling should not be introduced to children at schools

By Dr Shaheda Omar World Sports Betting visited a preschool classroom at Cornwall Hill College in Pretoria. The reported incident is deeply concerning and inappropriate. A preschool is a place…
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20 October 2026

Support needed for trauma victims in sexual assault case with former top cop (eNCA – 20 Oct 2026)

Interview with Dr Shaheda Omar from the Teddy Bear Clinic, discussing support for trauma victims in sexual assault cases involving former policeman Shadrack Sibiya. The guest provides insight into the…
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About us

Child abuse no more

We provide efficient and professional services to prevent and minimise the devastating effects of abuse on children and their families.

Our vision is that children will not be abused anymore. But where they are being abused, our services promote children’s healing and stop any further abuse. This minimises any secondary harm to children and their families entering the child protection system.

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