The Status of Boys in South Africa Report sheds light on the urgent need to address the mental health challenges faced by young males, advocating for a shift in societal norms to promote emotional well-being and gender equity.
The widespread silence surrounding the challenges faced by young South African males was confronted on Friday, as the Status of Boys in South Africa Report was officially handed over to three deputy ministers at Jeppe High School for Boys, commemorating the International Day of the Boy Child.
The event marked a renewed, deliberate effort by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and partners, including Premier FMCG, Aids Healthcare Foundation, and Primestars, to ensure boys are not the “invisible half” of gender equity conversations.
Nkosinathi Moshoana, CEO of Primestars, presented the overview, urging the nation to confront the hidden pressures placed on boys.
“Today, ask an uncomfortable but necessary question: What happens to a society when boys grow up believing they must suffer in silence because silence has consequences?” Moshoana stated.
