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Free to Grow: How programme helps to break cycles of abuse at home

Daily Maverick · 🇿🇦 public South Africa · · 700 words · By Siyabonga Goni
Child Protection Corporate social responsibility Intergenerational Trauma
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As South Africa marks Child Protection Week from 29 May to 5 June in the shadow of continued violence against children and women, several Western Cape-based organisations and companies are taking an unusual but increasingly important approach to child safety,…

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What happened

As South Africa marks Child Protection Week from 29 May to 5 June in the shadow of continued violence against children and women, several Western Cape-based organisations and companies are taking an unusual but increasingly important approach to child safety,…

Why it matters

Through a partnership between the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), the Seven Passes Initiative and agro-processing company Tikketai, employees are taking part in the Free to Grow programme, a 12-week, evidence-informed parenting initiative delivered…

Common ground

The programme focuses on nurturing nonviolent parenting skills while helping working parents to manage stress, regulate emotions and resolve conflict peacefully, both at home and in the workplace.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-06-02-free-to-grow-how-parenting-in…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Tikketai chief executive Burger Gericke”
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Two independent sources explicitly identify Burger Gericke as the CEO of Tikketai.
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web search NEUTRAL — Burger Gericke, CEO states that Willie has been an integral part of our company for these more than two decades. “During this time, he was instrumental to ensure good standing relationships, efficienc…
https://tikketai.co.za/time-to-say-goodbye-to-a-gentle-giant…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tikketai CEO Burger Gericke says that they see and acknowledge that violence at home also affects the workplace. “We can link it directly to increased absenteeism and reduced productivity.
https://sappin.org.za/our-blog/free-to-grow-and-the-iss-work…
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web search NEUTRAL — Hey we are sure proud of Oklahoma, and this is one of our states favorite burgers. Printable recipe below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tp9mx9c9fE
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Claim 2: “South Africa marks Child Protection Week from 29 May to 5 June”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that South Africa observes Child Protection Week from May 29 to June 5.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in South Africa have the same legal rights as non-LGBTQ people, the only country in Africa where this is the case. South Africa has a comp…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBTQ_rights_in_South_Africa
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Vulture and the Little Girl, also known as The Struggling Girl, is a photograph by Kevin Carter which first appeared in The New York Times on March 26, 1993. It is a photograph of a frail famine-s…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — South Africa has a developing economy considered upper-middle income. It is the largest economy in Africa as of 2026. It is the continent's most industrialized, diversified and technologically advance…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_South_Africa
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Claim 3: “Roslynn Damons from the Seven Passes Initiative, who works as a trainer and facilitator in the programme”
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Multiple sources identify Roslynn Damons as being with the Seven Passes Initiative and serving as a trainer, facilitator, or manager.
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web search NEUTRAL — Subscribe for Free.Roslynn Damons of the Seven Passes Initiative added that community-based organisations embedded in rural areas have stronger, trust-based relationships with local families, allowing…
https://news.fundsforngos.org/2026/03/02/r1-138-billion-fund…
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web search NEUTRAL — We provide them with meals, self-care and awareness programmes, thus helping relieve pressure on the government,” she said. Roslynn Damons, Parenting Manager and Trainer at Seven Passes Initiative, sa…
https://iol.co.za/capeargus/news/2026-03-01-western-cape-dsd…
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web search NEUTRAL — The meeting was facilitated by Roslynn Damons from the Seven Passes Initiative, Chandré Gould from the Institute for Security Studies and Morné Heunis from the SAPS, Eden cluster.
https://violence-prevention.org/docrepo/Community+Dialogue+R…
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Claim 4: “Through a partnership between the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), the Seven Passes Initiative and agro-processing company Tikketai, employees are taking part in the Free to Grow programme”
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Two independent web search results confirm the partnership between the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), the Seven Passes Initiative, and Tikketai for the Free to Grow programme.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of notable alumni of the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (French: Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement, abbreviated IHEID or the Gra…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_alumni_of_the_Geneva_G…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Established in 1955, the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS), formerly known as the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS), and the Monterey Institute of Forei…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — International security is a term which refers to the measures taken by states and international organizations, such as the United Nations, European Union, and others, to ensure mutual survival and saf…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_security
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Claim 5: “This story first appeared in our weekly Daily Maverick 168 newspaper, which is available countrywide for R35.”
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The claim is directly confirmed by a cross-reference from Daily Maverick regarding their 168 newspaper and its price.
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web search NEUTRAL — 14 hours ago · Welcome to The New York Times Replica Edition! Now you can read The New York Times Replica Edition anytime, anywhere.
https://nytimes.pressreader.com/the-new-york-times
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web search NEUTRAL — Browse Article's stylish catalog of contemporary, mid century & modern furniture from world renowned designers at accessible prices. Shop now!
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore today's edition of The New York Times with top stories, features, and insights from around the world.
https://www.nytimes.com/section/todayspaper
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Claim 6: “Dr Thandi van Heyningen, a clinical psychologist and senior researcher at the ISS”
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Multiple sources confirm Dr. Thandi van Heyningen is a clinical psychologist and a senior researcher/consultant at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS).
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web search NEUTRAL — Thandi van Heyningen. Institute for Security Studies | ISS · Justice and Violence Prevention Programme.Justice and Violence Prevention Programme. Pretoria, South Africa. Current position. Senior Resea…
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Thandi-Van-Heyningen
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web search NEUTRAL — ISS Africa organisation which enhances human security by providing authoritative research, expert policy advice and capacity building.
https://issafrica.org/author/thandi-van-heyningen
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web search NEUTRAL — Thandi van Heyningen and Wilmi Dippenaar. Thandi is a clinical psychologist and senior researcher in the Justice and Violence Prevention Programme at the Institute for Security Studies.
https://ecdinfohub.org/parent-mental-health-understanding-th…
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Claim 7: “the Free to Grow programme, a 12-week, evidence-informed parenting initiative delivered during working hours at company sites”
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A specific web search result describes the Free to Grow programme as a 12-week, evidence-informed programme delivered on-site during working hours.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Grow or GROW may refer to: Growth (disambiguation), an increase in some quantity over time or a measure of some principal GROW model, a technique for problem solving or goal setting Graphical ROMable…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grow
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Grow Up may refer to: Advance in age Progress toward psychological maturity Grow Up (book), a 2007 book by Keith Allen Grow Up (video game), 2016 video game Grow Up (TV series), a 2015 Chinese televi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grow_Up
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Grow a Garden is a free-to-play multiplayer idle video game released on Roblox on March 26, 2025. In it, players tend to their garden by buying seeds and harvesting crops for money. The game is known …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grow_a_Garden
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Claim 8: “the ISS is looking to expand Free to Grow into more workplaces, including public sector institutions such as schools”
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The provided web search results for the ISS discuss executive director searches and academic fellowships, but do not mention the specific plan to expand the Free to Grow programme into schools or other workplaces.
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 13, 2026 · The Institute for Security Studies is seeking an Executive Director to lead Africa's premier policy research institute translate research into ...
https://www.facebook.com/issafrica/posts/𝐈𝐒𝐒-𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 7, 2026 · The project seeks to uncover how governance systems, gender norms, and institutional values either constrain or enhance academic freedom. This ...
https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/the-network-archived/mellon-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — Data-driven assessment of state governance in the Global South under four alternative futures, focusing on capacity, legitimacy and policy responses.
https://futures.issafrica.org/thematic/20-futures-of-the-sta…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.