Fightingkids.com South Africa Jun 2026

When fights are broadcast for "entertainment," children begin to see violence as a viable way to gain social status.

Current reports indicate that "fighting" involving South African youth revolves around the illicit recruitment of men into foreign conflict zones and the impact of domestic gang violence. Additionally, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is actively engaged in peace enforcement in the DRC, despite internal audits highlighting a crisis in military readiness. For further information, see the report from Human Rights Watch Ricardo Teixeira: SANDF in the DRC | Carte Blanche | M-Net Fightingkids.com South Africa

Note: Always visit the gym first. Check for cleanliness of mats. South Africa has a humid climate in KZN; mats must be sanitized to prevent staph infections. For further information, see the report from Human

Many South African parents default to rugby or soccer. While those are excellent for fitness, they rarely teach a child how to handle a physical confrontation one-on-one. Many South African parents default to rugby or soccer