SidebySide

02/09/2026

⚠️All children between 6 months and 5 years should receive Vitamin A and deworming medicine every 6 months to help keep them strong and healthy!

☑️ Vitamin A boosts immunity, supports healthy growth and is also good for your baby's eyesight.

☑️ Deworming helps prevent infections & improves nutrition.

☑️Check with your local clinic to make sure your child is up to date!

🛑 Remember, it is important to wash your hands with clean water and soap after using the toilet, changing nappies, before preparing meals and before feeding your little one.
National Department of Health (South Africa)

02/09/2026

🎉 YOU COULD WIN R100! Are you a parent or caregiver? 👋🏾 Take our 5-minute childhood immunisation survey and stand a chance to be 1 of 3 winners, each receiving a R100 eWallet prize!

💉 We want to hear from you about your child’s immunisation schedule and how you help protect your little one and your community by keeping their vaccinations up to date.

📲 Take the survey here: https://sidebyside.typeform.com/to/Bhl0tcBX

⏰ It takes **less than 5 minutes** to complete!

✅ To enter:
1️⃣ Complete the survey truthfully.
2️⃣ Send us a screenshot showing that you completed it.
3️⃣ Send a picture of your child’s immunisation schedule on their Road to Health Book (ikhadi lasekliniki).

💙 Share the survey with other parents and caregivers so they can have their say too! Your feedback matters.

The competition will run until the end of September 2026.

01/09/2026

💕 your child is one of the first gifts you give them in life.

💬 Tell us in the comments below what your child’s name means and what inspired you to give them that name. 💚

National Department of Health (South Africa)

01/09/2026

👶💚 From , active play and peaceful rest to a good night’s sleep, how your child spends their day plays an important role in their healthy development.

A balanced 24-hour routine helps children and young people grow strong, happy and ready to learn.

Always follow a routine with your child by:

🟨 Encouraging play that involves movement and exploring new things.
🟨 Balancing active playtime with quiet activities such as reading, talking and storytelling.
🟨 Reducing long periods of sitting and limiting screen time, especially for children under five.
🟨 Making sure your child gets enough good-quality sleep that is appropriate for their age.

💚 Following healthy habits around moving, sitting and sleeping helps your child grow up happy and healty.

The small things you do every day can make a big difference. Love, play, move and rest, because every moment helps your child build a healthy future.

Images courtesy of: Laureus South Africa
Department of Basic Education South Africa

31/08/2026

👶 Baby Recipe: Pureed Meat & Sweet Potato for babies aged 6-12 months.
Looking for a simple, nutritious meal for your little one? Try this easy homemade recipe packed with goodness.

🛒 Ingredients:
• ¼ cup lean meat (chicken, beef, or lamb), finely chopped or minced.
• ½ cup sweet potato, peeled and chopped.

👩🏾‍🍳 Method:
1. Place the meat and sweet potato in a saucepan and add enough water to cover.
Simmer gently until everything is soft, tender, and well-cooked.
2. Mash, press through a sieve, or blend until smooth, perfect for your baby to enjoy.

💡 Tip: As your baby grows, you can leave the texture slightly thicker to help them learn to chew. If your child coughs after every meal, spills most of their food or vomits often when they eat, please take your baby to the clinic to get them assessed.

✨ What other simple, healthy meals do you make for your little one?
National Department of Health (South Africa)

31/08/2026

⏰ The countdown is on! 🎉Season 5 is almost here, and we can't wait to bring you more informative and inspiring conversations. 🎙️✨

While you wait, catch up on all the highlights from Season 4 by listening to our recap here: https://omny.fm/shows/side-by-side-season-4

📲 Be sure to follow us on all our social media platforms so you don't miss the official launch date, new episodes and exciting updates.

SABC Education Department of Basic Education South Africa

29/08/2026

👋🏾Hey , we are back again with another https://sidebyside.typeform.com/to/Bhl0tcBX.

Please help answer a few questions about childhood immunisation, and you could stand a chance to win R100. For every parent or caregiver who answers all the questions truthfully, you could be one of 3 winners who will each walk away with a R100 eWallet prize.

Use this link to tell us about your immunisation schedule and how you take part in protecting your community by ensuring your little one is up to date with their schedule: https://sidebyside.typeform.com/to/Bhl0tcBX

📲The survey will not take more than 5 minutes of your precious time. You also increase your chances of winning if you complete the survey and then share it with your friends and family to complete as well.

🖼️For every entry, please send us a screenshot showing that you completed the survey and a picture of the immunisation schedule on your child’s RTHB (ikhadi lasekliniki).

National Department of Health (South Africa)

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28/08/2026

⚠️ Measles: More Serious Than You Think! Most children with measles may be sick for less than a week and start to feel better a few days after the rash appears, but recovery doesn’t always mean the danger is over.

😷 A cough can last for up to two weeks, and some children may develop complications like ear infections, pneumonia, diarrhoea, or vomiting.

🚨 In more severe cases, measles can lead to serious complications such as:

• Pneumonia
• Severe diarrhoea
• Ear infections
• Blindness
• Brain swelling

💔 Measles can also weaken your child’s immune system, making them more vulnerable to other infections long after they recover.

💛 Protect your child by staying informed and up to date with vaccinations.

For more information, visit: https://sidebyside.co.za/
National Department of Health (South Africa)

28/08/2026

Uma ungakwazanga ukubhalisa ukuzalwa kwengane yakho zingakapheli izinsuku ezingu-30 izelwe, kuzodingeka ufake isicelo sokuthi kubhaliswe ukuzalwa sekudlule isikhathi ("Late Registration of Birth").

Ukuze wenze lokhu, iya ehhovisi le-Department of Home Affairs eliseduze nendawo ingane ezalelwe kuyo.

Uma usufikile kwa-Home Affairs, tshela izikhulu ukuthi ufuna ukufaka isicelo se-Late Registration of Birth. Kuzodingeka ugcwalise ifomu elikhethekile (DHA 24/LRB), kanye nefomu eliqinisekisa ukuzalwa kwengane, kanye nesitatimende esifungelwe (affidavit) esichaza ukuthi kungani ukubhaliswa sekwephuzile.

Ngemva kokufaka isicelo, izikhulu zakwa-Home Affairs zizovakashela isibhedlela ukuze ziqinisekise ukuzalwa kwengane yakho. Zizophinde zikubize ukuze uhambele inhlolokhono nazo.

Le nqubo ingathatha kuze kube unyaka owodwa.

Khumbula, kungcono ukubhalisa usana lwakho zingakapheli izinsuku ezingama-30 luzelwe ukuze ugweme ukubambezeleka ekutholeni isitifiketi sokuzalwa, kanye nokufinyelela kwezinye izinsiza ezifana nesibonelelo sokwesekwa kwengane

Uma unenkinga yokuthola noma yokubhalisa amaphepha akho noma awengane yakho, noma uthintekile ngenxa yokubambezeleka kwezicelo, sicela uxhumane noMnyango Wezasekhaya ku-0800 601 190, noma uthumele i-imeyili [email protected].

Ungaphinde uxhumane ne-Lawyers for Human Rights ku-+27 (0) 64 647 4719, noma uthumele umyalezo ku-Scalabrini Advocacy WhatsApp ku-078 260 3536. Nakuba i-Scalabrini ingakwazi ukukhipha amaphepha noma izitifiketi zokuzalwa, ingakunikeza ulwazi nesiqondiso esiwusizo.

National Department of Health (South Africa) Department of Home Affairs

28/08/2026

Earlier this month, we asked you to share your breastfeeding tips and what made your breastfeeding journey enjoyable.

We received entries from mothers across the country, sharing heartwarming messages that clearly show why breastfeeding is important. If we could, we could gift everyone who entered the competition; however, only one lucky mother can get a cash prize.

Join us as we congratulate Sphokazi Ziwele for her wonderful submission.

Let's do this again next year as we celebrate