Episode 2 Recap: The Pit Toilet Crisis

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This episode asked a question no child should ever have to answer: Is it safe to use the toilet at school?

In Episode 2 of Our Voice, Our Future, we looked beyond the statistics and into the lived reality of thousands of South African children still forced to use unsafe pit toilets. From the tragic deaths that shocked the nation to the many unreported injuries and fears that shape everyday school life, this conversation exposed a crisis rooted in inequality, neglect, and broken accountability.

Together with our guest, we unpacked why the pit toilet crisis has persisted for so long, how unsafe sanitation affects children’s health, education, and dignity, especially for girls, and what real, practical solutions can look like in schools without access to water.

Most importantly, this episode reminded us that safe sanitation is not a luxury. It is a basic human right.

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19 Dec 2025 English South Africa Kids & Family · Government

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