{
  "id": 1437297,
  "title": "Crossing The Line | 'Speak to your children about uncomfortable things'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/crossing-the-line-speak-to-your-children-about-uncomfortable-things",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T06:41:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/2026-08-17-crossing-the-line-speak-to-your-children-about-uncomfortable-things/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nolethu Ndude, born and raised in a home influenced by apartheid and political activism, discusses her unique upbringing and her mission to improve communication between parents and children through her foundation, WeMattah. Her father, incarcerated for opposing apartheid, and her mother, a United Democratic Front leader, were both absent from her life for extended periods, leading her to rely heavily on the community for support. Growing up in a township, Nolethu noticed a stark contrast in parental openness regarding sex and relationships when she moved to the suburbs. This prompted her to start WeMattah, which focuses on fostering open dialogue between parents and children about various stages of life, from infancy to adulthood. Nolethu recognizes the challenges parents face due to their busy schedules, and suggests that schools, churches, and government initiatives should step in to facilitate these conversations. She emphasizes the impact of social media on children's lives and the importance of guiding them through these digital interactions to ensure they receive appropriate information and guidance.",
  "summary": "Nolethu Ndude, on Crossing the Line, speaks about the importance of communication between parents and children.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nolethu Ndude grew up in an apartheid-influenced household with activist parents.",
    "WeMattah aims to improve parent-child communication on life's stages.",
    "Social media's impact on children is a key focus for Nolethu."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This approach to parent-child communication closes a gap in guidance that leaves children vulnerable to misinformation, especially in the digital age, by involving community and institutional support.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}