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Submitted | first-name | support | top-concern | message |
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2026-09-01 04:37:29 +02:00 | EM | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-08-31 22:21:45 +02:00 | John | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-08-31 12:02:19 +02:00 | Shaun | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-08-31 11:14:06 +02:00 | Nomfundo | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | We respectfully disagree with the DBE’s position that public participation is unnecessary. Any toolkit introduced in early childhood and primary education—particularly content addressing gender, identity and personal values—has a direct impact on children, parents and educators. Parents have the primary responsibility for guiding their children in accordance with their beliefs and values. They should therefore be given a meaningful opportunity to review the content, raise concerns and participate in decisions that may influence their children’s development. Excluding parents risks undermining their choices and eroding trust in the education system. We call on the DBE to undertake a transparent public consultation process before implementing the ECE Toolkit. |
2026-08-31 09:48:24 +02:00 | Chene | No I do not | All of the above | ABSOLUTELY NO. ✝️ As a Christian and as a parent, I strongly oppose the introduction of the ECE Toolkit into our public schools without full transparency and meaningful public participation. My Christian faith teaches me that God created humanity as male and female (Genesis 1:27), and I do not agree with teaching young children that biological sex is something that can simply be redefined according to gender identity. I believe there are boys and girls — male and female — and that God intentionally created each one. This is a fundamental part of my Christian worldview, and I do not consent to the State teaching my young children a conflicting ideology as though it were unquestionable fact. I also believe that children as young as 0–9 years old should not be burdened with complex ideological debates about gender identity. Their education should be age-appropriate, evidence-based and focused on their healthy development, while parents remain meaningfully involved in decisions concerning sensitive matters of values, sexuality and identity. This is not about hatred or mistreating anyone. Every person is created in the image of God and deserves dignity, kindness and respect. But respecting every person does not require me to abandon my faith, nor does it give government the right to impose a particular worldview on my children without proper transparency and parental participation. If the DBE believes this material is appropriate for young children, then put the complete toolkit in the public domain and allow parents, educators, child-development experts and the wider public to examine it and comment on it. There must be no secretive implementation and no bypassing of meaningful public participation. |
2026-08-30 13:11:15 +02:00 | Edith | Yes I do | No concern | I fully support the ECE toolkit being implemented for teachers in SA. Gender sensitivity training for schoolteachers is essential to create inclusive, safe, and equitable learning environments that dismantle stereotypes and support the holistic development of all students. Why It Matters: Reduces Unconscious Bias: Helps teachers recognize and stop their own subconscious gender-related behaviors and favoritism in the classroom.Prevents Stereotyping: Stops educators from passing on outdated gender roles, such as steering boys toward science and girls toward caregiving subjects.Boosts Student Confidence: Encourages equal participation, raises self-esteem, and improves academic motivation for both boys and girls. Lowers Dropout Rates: Addresses barriers—such as safety concerns, unequal domestic burdens, or lack of support—that cause vulnerable students, particularly girls, to leave school early. Creates Safer Spaces: Equips staff to identify, prevent, and respond to gender-based bullying and school-related violence. Thank you for this initiative. From a South African citizen |
2026-08-30 10:14:33 +02:00 | Kevin | No I do not | All of the above | What are children not even at the age of going through puberty doing learning about gender besides know where the boys toilets are and where the girls toilet are and know which to use and which to not The only people concerned about gender are the adults with their agendas where as children have always been able to grow, never needing any ECE, Let children be innocent while they are still young. when they can think critically then they can choose what they want |
2026-08-30 07:27:08 +02:00 | Rinda | No I do not | All of the above | This should NOT be taught to children! If they really must teach this, do it at university level where people have the capacity to make informed decisions and stand on their values without this indoctrination. |
2026-08-30 06:26:39 +02:00 | Robyn | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-08-29 22:51:04 +02:00 | Elaine | No I do not | All of the above | Freedom of religion is an important part of the South African constitution. To indoctrinate children into an ideology which is in opposition to the will of parents, is a violation of parents rights to raise their children within their own belief systems. This is an override of family values and a direct intrusion by the state. |
2026-08-29 21:34:25 +02:00 | Deborah | No I do not | All of the above | This is a diabolical agenda, aiming to brainwash, damage and destroy children's identities, which is diametrically opposed to and grossly inconsistent with Godly Biblical values and Christian beliefs. |
2026-08-29 16:26:43 +02:00 | Dean | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | Nothing wrong with LGBTQ But don't force it on a child that can't even decide what it wants for it's birthday . Its ridiculous, a person must determine their own sexuality not be indoctrinated into it.A child can not make those decisions especially since its so young. |
2026-08-29 14:25:00 +02:00 | Anton | No I do not | All of the above | Framing it as a choice to sneak it past the guards is a rat move. To the public: "This isn't a mandatory curriculum change, so we don't legally owe you a public participation process." To the teachers: "This is the official departmental standard and methodology for your classroom—implement it." We see you. |
2026-08-29 08:51:54 +02:00 | Kobus | No I do not | Undermining of religious/spiritual values | The Government and schools do not have the right to coerce children into an un Godly leftist view of how gender should be defined. The objective here is to create confusion in children with long term negative effects on their development and mental stability. This practice should not be allowed or encouraged in schools. |
2026-08-28 15:36:20 +02:00 | Chenay | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | This does not align with our religious views and beliefs as a family... And we want to practice it generationally |
2026-08-28 12:19:20 +02:00 | Ferose | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | |
2026-08-28 10:22:46 +02:00 | Thomas | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-08-28 09:32:43 +02:00 | Serati | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | |
2026-08-28 07:42:19 +02:00 | Rayno | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | Transgender "isms" is a mental health issue. And should be treated as one. I don't care if you identify as a toaster, I will not allow my child to be taught about this nonsense that came about in covid. They can believe what they want but don't expect us to fall inline with indoctrination of the messed up mental health issues. |
2026-08-28 07:04:48 +02:00 | Terrence | No I do not | All of the above | We are male or female. Nothing more nothing less. |
2026-08-28 06:29:35 +02:00 | JC | No I do not | Undermining of religious/spiritual values | |
2026-08-28 06:10:28 +02:00 | Liesl | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | |
2026-08-27 23:35:33 +02:00 | Jodie | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-08-27 16:39:16 +02:00 | Karen | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | These ideologies do not fit within all families beliefs and how and when it is taught should be up to the parents. The government should not decide how and what is taught to our children when it comes to these kinds of topics. |
2026-08-27 14:45:54 +02:00 | sajeda | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | |
2026-08-27 11:49:35 +02:00 | Daleen | No I do not | All of the above | Stop following other countries! We as South Africans know the difference between male & female, just as God created us. By so called 'teaching' young children transgender ideology, YOU ARE PROGRAMING THEM WITH DESTORTED AND PERVERTED IDEAS. YOU ARE LYING TO THEM! The children only gets 'confused' about their gender because of the sick world putting ideas in their heads that are not theirs. At this age they don't need to be taught or shown anything regarding this nonsense. Teach them kindness, honesty, respect, helpfulness, consideration, compassion...need I go on. Let them play, paint, read, sing....You have no right , they are our children not your programming project...see how messed up the other countries kids are, confused and depressed and full of regrets because the grown ups forgot about God, creator of all. |
2026-08-27 09:55:02 +02:00 | Ivor | No I do not | All of the above | STOP Insisting that we should first change the word of God and what he has created - HUMAN = Male and Female the rest does not exist. Societal values form unsocial behaviour and has casted the rest into a frenzy of belief that Gender can be altered and genetics are there to be change willingfully which is in contravention of HUMAN FORMING. These idealisms are breaking our society and should never be implemented from day one Not because of Religious But we have casted evil works amongst ourselves both spiritually and created an imbalanced society. This is NOT Freedom of express but its a destructive method to ruin mankind and the future state of mental health of each and every individual. |
2026-08-27 07:43:48 +02:00 | Antoinette | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | DNA dictates, there are 2 genders, teach them the truth, do not confuse them. Do not brainwash children to fit in with the rest of the world. South Africa is an amazing country, why must we bend the knee to the rest of this corrupt world. Why can we not stand for what is right.? Why must the majority bend the knee to the minority who is living a lie. Why must the majority participate in such ludicrous ideologies. |
2026-08-27 07:21:32 +02:00 | Dillan | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-08-27 05:30:28 +02:00 | Tumishi | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-08-26 21:14:08 +02:00 | Carla | No I do not | All of the above | What a flock of sheep, following the misguided woke leftists abroad. How about we distance ourselves from this bull@#%! Xx chromosomes and xy chromosomes, end of story. Leave sex ed to parents in the home and teach kids maths and science. |
2026-08-26 18:13:29 +02:00 | Ilse | No I do not | All of the above | There are only 2 genders, male and female. You cannot change the gender you're born with. The educational system in South Africa is already brainwashing children from a young age. They must not be allowed to brainwash children as young as 6 years old by telling them that they can change their gender. This is not the government's job. It's my God-given responsibility. My children don't belong to the government. #leaveourkidsalone |
2026-08-26 17:50:45 +02:00 | john | No I do not | All of the above | This gender ideology is rubbish~ More communist nonsense to destroy families and brainwash our children. Furthermore it is an abomination and 100% Anti -Christian values. It has infested other countries. DO NOT ALLOW IT TO HAPPEN IN SOUTH AFRICA, EVER!!! |
2026-08-26 16:41:21 +02:00 | Alma | No I do not | All of the above | The family is the core of society and it should be left to parents how and what their children should be taught. |
2026-08-26 12:13:51 +02:00 | Kay | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-08-26 11:27:07 +02:00 | Larissa | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | |
2026-08-25 23:29:20 +02:00 | Amorie | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-08-25 11:54:29 +02:00 | Debbie | No I do not | Undermining of religious/spiritual values | |
2026-08-25 03:54:18 +02:00 | Martina | No I do not | All of the above | When a population loses its core identity — its language, history, faith, customs, family structure, gender — the effects are deep and show up across psychology, society, and health. Here are the main patterns researchers observe: *1. Psychological effects* - Loss of meaning and orientation. Identity tells people who they are, where they come from, and what is expected of them. Without it, anxiety, apathy, and shame increase. - Lower self-esteem and higher rates of depression, substance use, and suicide have been documented in groups that experienced forced assimilation or cultural disruption. *2. Social effects* - Weakening of trust and social bonds. When shared norms and roles disappear, families and communities fragment. - Loss of informal social control. Traditions often carry rules about how to raise children, resolve conflict, and help neighbors. Without them, conflict increases and cooperation decreases. - Intergenerational disconnect. Children grow up with different values and language than parents and grandparents, which breaks transmission of knowledge and increases household tension. *3. Cultural effects* - Loss of resilience practices. Rituals, food systems, crafts, and seasonal practices are not just symbolic — they are tested survival strategies. - Folklorization. What remains of the culture can become a performance for outsiders rather than a living way of life. *4. Economic and political effects* - Dependency. If economic life was tied to identity-based skills and lands, losing identity often means losing livelihoods and becoming dependent on outside systems. - Teach boys to become men, providing, caring and leading their families! |
2026-08-24 14:21:32 +02:00 | Beryl | No I do not | All of the above | The undermining of Christian family values and parental rights. |