This page lists online resources where you can learn more about keeping children safe online.
Useful Sites for Parents & Caregivers
UNICEF animated videos about online child safety
UNICEF online child safety tips and activities for Grade R to Grade 9
Reporting Online Abuse
Report online abuse of children to the Internet Watch Forum
Formal reports should also be made to the South African Police Service and to Child Welfare.
Reporting to the SAPS: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Call 1 0111 or visit your nearest police station.
Reporting to the Department of Social Development: Visit website
Reporting to Childline: Visit website
Online Child Protecting Learning Programme for Caregivers (free)
Access a free short course about online child protection for South African caregivers. You need to create a free account in order to access the programme.
Research on South Africa Online Child Safety
Global Kids Online South Africa Study (CJCP 2016)
Social Trends 2022 (Hootsuite global)
Disrupting Harm (UNICEF 2020)
