News Beyond 67 Minutes: The Mandela Day Our Children Deserve By Dr Shaheda Omar, Director, Teddy Bear Foundation Every year on 18 July, South Africans…socialmediatbf16 July 2026
News HEAL A CHILD WITH EVERY SWIPE OF MYDIFFERENCE CARD Heal a child with every swipe. Support TEDDY BEAR CLINIC Every Time You Shop at…socialmediatbf8 July 2026
News eNCA INTERVIEW: MOTHERS ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ABUSING CHILDREN This interview on eNCA discusses a horrifying case in Durban where mothers are accused of…socialmediatbf7 July 2026
News PROFILE VIDEO: TBF CHILD PREGNANT LEARNER PROGRAM AND TRAINING The Teddy Bear Foundation Child Pregnant Learners (CPL) programme provides teenage pregnancy support and services…socialmediatbf6 July 2026
News When mothers become perpetrators: confronting a hidden form of child sexual exploitation By Shaheda Omar, The Post, 4 July 2026 For nearly four decades as a child…socialmediatbf4 July 2026
News Protecting Children in a Digital World: Why Banning Technology May Not Be the Answer By Dr Shaheda Omar 25 June 2026 The increasing concern about children's exposure to harmful…socialmediatbf25 June 2026
EventsNews MANDELA DAY 2026: From your heart to theirs How your 67 mins on 18 July can transport a child Teddy bears signify peace,…socialmediatbf25 June 2026
News PROVINCIAL EDUCATION DEPT COMMENDS TBF ON TV Provincial Education MEC Lebogang Maile announced that the Teddy Bear Foundation, as a key partner…socialmediatbf14 June 2026
News The silent crisis: poverty, neglect and the emotional burden carried by children The Post, 10 June 2026, By Dr Shaheda Omar, child-protection specialist and advocate for victim…The Teddy Bear Foundation10 June 2026
News KwaZulu- Natal’s shameful statutory rape statistics The Witness, 4 June 2026 -- KwaZulu-Natal recorded the highest number of statutory rape cases…The Teddy Bear Foundation4 June 2026
News Children Unite for Protection and Justice eNCA news, 31 May 2026, Johannesburg -- More than 600 participants, including children from various…The Teddy Bear Foundation31 May 2026
Events TRAP DE VAL 2026 HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO "The dire need in the country to serve and assist abused children was glaring after…The Teddy Bear Foundation20 May 2026
News Understanding child neglect amid search for missing Omphile eNCA news, 18 May 2026, Johannesburg - The case against Limpopo grandparents who have been…The Teddy Bear Foundation18 May 2026
News Child Protection Month cannot be reduced to slogans while children continue to suffer By Shaheda Omar, The Post, 14 May 2026 Confronting uncomfortable truths Every Child Protection Month,…The Teddy Bear Foundation14 May 2026
News Dr. Shaheda Omar’s Wake-Up Call: Consistent Harsh Sentences Are The Key To Deterring Adult Cruelty Toward Children "Children continue to be brutalized by adults. The criminal justice system needs to be consistent…The Teddy Bear Foundation29 January 2026
News Navigating Matric Results Anxiety: A Guide for Parents and Loved Ones As the Class of 2025 receives their matric results today, January 13, 2026, South Africa…The Teddy Bear Foundation13 January 2026
Events Build Skills to Support Children Through the Court Process – 2026 Training Programme You're invited to the 2026 Court Preparation Programme, hosted by the Teddy Bear Foundation. This…The Teddy Bear Foundation13 January 2026
Events Our Proud Partnership with Trap de Val: Pedaling for a Brighter Future Upcoming Event We're thrilled to announce the upcoming Trap de Val 2026 100-miler gravel/MTB ride,…The Teddy Bear Foundation6 January 2026
News A Heartfelt Thank You to Standard Bank’s FCRM Blue Alliance: Building Hope, One Step at a Time! At the Teddy Bear Foundation, every act of kindness brings us closer to our vision…The Teddy Bear Foundation6 January 2026
News Welcoming 2026: A Year of Hope, Healing, and Renewed Commitment As we step into 2026 with optimism, purpose, and a steadfast dedication to the mission…The Teddy Bear Foundation5 January 2026
News Powerful Conversations at the Public Interest Law Gathering: Bridging Policy and Protection As the new school year approaches in South Africa with learners returning to classrooms on…The Teddy Bear Foundation5 January 2026
News Reconciliation Is Not For Everything; Child Abuse Must Never Be Tolerated! Reconciliation Day is about forgiveness, but not everything should be forgiven. Here are the key…The Teddy Bear Foundation16 December 2025
News Breaking the Cycle: Why the National Consultative Indaba on Adolescent Pregnancy Matters Our Clinical Director, Dr Shaheda Omar, took her place on a national stage that few…The Teddy Bear Foundation5 December 2025
News Empowering the Next Generation: Why Boys Must Join the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence As we reflect on the powerful momentum building around the 16 Days of Activism Against…The Teddy Bear Foundation4 December 2025