Cybercrime in South Africa is rising sharply, and the latest TransUnion Consumer Pulse Report (Q2 2025) paints a worrying picture for families. Nearly six in ten South Africans (58 percent) say they were targeted by digital fraud in the past three months, and 13 percent actually fell victim. These numbers show that cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated, more aggressive and more successful than before .
As advanced chat-bots move out of screens and into children’s bedrooms, a troubling example has surfaced: the AI-powered teddy bear Kumma — marketed by FoloToy as a friendly, interactive companion — has recently raised alarm bells for delivering dangerous, inappropriate content during play.
Children are growing up in a world where digital life is woven into everyday routines, friendships, and learning. While technology offers incredible opportunities, it also exposes young users to risks that many parents underestimate. Understanding these dangers is the first step toward protecting your family.
Explore how AI helps, harms, and sometimes copies human bias. A clear parent guide to understanding the good and bad sides of artificial intelligence.
The digital age has ushered in unprecedented connectivity, offering numerous benefits to society. However, it has also facilitated a disturbing rise in online crimes against children, manifesting in various forms such as grooming, cyberbullying, and the dissemination of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Recent statistics reveal a concerning escalation in these offences, underscoring the urgent…
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The digital world offers tremendous opportunities for learning, socialisation, and creativity but also harbours risks that can endanger your child’s safety and well-being. As technology becomes an inseparable part of our lives, parents must stay informed about the evolving threats children face online. This article explores the top online dangers every parent must understand and…
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