EMALAHLENI – In a significant move towards enhancing school safety and addressing the unique challenges faced by boys in educational environments, the SoGutjhe Royal House has partnered with Khulisa Social Solutions to unveil a pioneering school safety campaign.
The collaborative effort aims to provide tailored solutions to promote a safer and more conducive learning environment for male students.
The launch event occurred on February 26 at Makause Combined School, bringing together students from different schools to participate in this important initiative.
The SoGutjhe Royal House, known for its commitment to community development and social welfare, has teamed up with Khulisa Social Solutions, a renowned organization specializing in social impact programs, to spearhead this crucial campaign.
By focusing on the specific needs of boys in schools, the initiative seeks to address issues such as bullying, violence, mental health, and overall well-being. The targeted approach of the campaign is designed to empower young boys and equip them with the necessary tools to navigate their educational journey successfully.
The event at Makause Combined School brought together students from grade 7 to grade 11 across multiple schools, including Makause Combined School, Mabande Comprehensive High School, Mehlwana High School, and Hlangu-Phala Primary School.
Through engaging activities, informative sessions, and interactive discussions, the participants were able to gain valuable insights into promoting safety, respect, and positive behaviour within their school communities.
Sergeant Thabang Ntuli, a guest speaker from Phola Police Station, said, “The purpose of the event was to educate and motivate a boy child about crime, bullying, drug usage, dangerous weapons, and their behaviour or lifestyle as boys.”
The campaign featured a series of workshops covering crucial topics such as bullying prevention, mental and health support programmes, physical safety, safety initiation programmes, substance abuse, and educational issues affecting boys.
“It’s important to partner with organisations like Khulisa because we need to address the psychological challenges that boys encounter, which we as traditional leaders are unable to address ourselves,” said Ndabezitha Sipho Sombali.
