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Ilitha Labantu

@IlithaLabantu

Non-Profit Organisation; Addressing Violence against Women & Children; providing free counselling and legal advise. established in 1989

 Gugulethu, Cape Town
ilithalabantu.org.za/
Joined September 2013
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Ilitha Labantu wishes South Africans from all walks of life a Happy Freedom Day as we mark 32 years of democracy. While progress has been made, it is our collective responsibility to ensure that the rights, dignity and freedom of all are realized. #FreedomDay
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Ilitha Labantu invites you to the 2026 Mandisa Monakali Annual Lecture: “Rethink Justice: The Role of Women’s Leadership in Building Inclusive Societies.” Keynote: Dr Naledi Pandor. Moderator: Dr Thozama Maduma. 25 November, 14:00–17:00. Register: forms.gle/m9Z4WJ3yV2y3BJL5A
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In observation of International Day of the Girl Child 2026, Ilitha Labantu will host a #GirlChat Workshop on 17 October, bringing together Safe Schools Clubs girl Youth Ambassadors to celebrate, empower and amplify girls’ voices. #InternationalDayOfTheGirlChild2026
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Ilitha Labantu hosted a joint Safe Schools Clubs: Youth Ambassadors Session, bringing together learners from participating Metro East schools to discuss school safety concerns, progress, challenges and learning areas, while sharing ideas to strengthen their clubs.
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Ilitha Labantu, in partnership with Gugulethu Public Library, will host its September/October 2026 School Holiday Programme from 1–5 October 2026, offering children and young people a safe, educational and engaging space during the school holidays.
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Ilitha Labantu, in partnership with Central Karoo District @SAPoliceService & The Masters Court @DOJCD_ZA , kicked off the Access to Justice Roadshow at Thusong Centre Hall in Lainsburg, connecting communities with justice, legal and support services.
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#UWCHonoraryDoctorates: On Friday, 28 August, UWC posthumously honours Mandisa Monakali with a Doctor Philosophiae, honoris causa. A pioneering human rights activist, she dedicated her life to women, children and survivors of gender-based violence. #IAmUWC
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Day 1 of Ilitha Labantu’s Basic Counselling Skills training brought together educators from participating schools across Metro Central, exploring active listening, empathetic communication and providing appropriate first-line support as part of the Educator Empowerment Hub.
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Building on the previous modules, educators engaged in practical discussions and exercises focused on building trust with learners, responding to emotional challenges, & applying counselling approaches within the school environment, while recognising the boundaries of their role
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This week, Youth Ambassadors took part in Safe Schools Club sessions across Metro-Central and Metro-East. Guided by our Toolkit, the sessions engage learners with their school realities, strengthening learner leadership and promoting safer, more respectful school environments.
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Ilitha Labantu will host the 3rd module of Pillar 2: Educator Empowerment Hub of the SSLC Programme in the Metro Central District, focusing on Basic Counselling Skills to strengthen educators’ ability to listen, support learners and respond appropriately to concerns.
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Ilitha Labantu calls for a greater sense of urgency and renewed activism to end violence against women. 70 years after the Women’s March of 1956, the continued scourge demands a stronger and sustained commitment to prevention, accountability and action. #WomensDay2026
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On this day in 1956: Women's anti-pass march. Credit: Afrika Mayibuye/Kevin Harris (1993)
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Ilitha Labantu hosted the second module of Pillar 2: Educator Empowerment Hub under the SSLC, Identifying Key Signs of Abuse, for educators from participating Metro Central schools on 7 August 2026. The session strengthened their ability to recognise, respond and report.
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The module strengthened educators’ ability to identify physical, emotional, behavioural and environmental indicators of abuse and neglect, while deepening their understanding of reporting thresholds, documentation, referral pathways and the appropriate use of Form 22.
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Ilitha Labantu hosted a joint Safe Schools Clubs: Youth Ambassadors Workshop for learners from participating Metro East District schools, strengthening youth leadership, peer support and learner-led action towards safer, inclusive school communities. #SSLC #SafeSchoolsClubs
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@IlithaLabantu concluded a 2-day Gender Sensitivity & Trauma-Informed Practice training with a practical focus on trauma-informed approaches to learner support. Educators strengthened their skills in creating safe,supportive learning environments & strengthening referral pathways
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Day 1 of Ilitha Labantu's two-day Gender Sensitivity and Trauma-Informed Practice training brought together educators from the Metro Central District. Participants explored practical approaches to creating safe, inclusive and trauma-informed learning environments.
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Ilitha Labantu hosted the 2nd Quarterly Principals Forum in Khayelitsha, providing an opportunity for school leaders to review progress, share insights, and plan the next phase of programme implementation to strengthen safer, more supportive school communities. #SafeSchools
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Ilitha Labantu will host the 2nd Quarterly Principals Forum Meeting, bringing together principals from participating Khayelitsha schools under the Safe Schools Leadership Collaborative to review progress and priorities for the second half of the year. #SafeSchools
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Thank you to all the parents, caregivers and SGB members who participated in our Positive Parenting & Family Enrichment Workshop. Your engagement reaffirmed our shared responsibility to protect the rights, dignity & wellbeing of children and ensure that no child is left behind
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