Angelique Fraser in Private Practice

16/03/2026

Today I want to give a heartfelt shout out and 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 to our 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬.

I have often heard people say to teachers, “You’re so lucky to be a teacher – you get all those holidays.” What many people don’t see is that those breaks are 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝.

Being an educator is far more than the hours spent in a classroom. It’s the 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, the 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬, the 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, and the emotional labor of 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐬. It’s 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, and 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲.

Teachers are not only educators. They are 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, and 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭.
They celebrate the small victories, hold space for struggling learners, and continue showing up day after day with commitment and care.

To our educators: 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮.
We see the effort, the heart, the patience, and the dedication that often goes unseen.

Thank you for 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 and helping build the future of our communities, our cities, and our country. Thank you for continuing to show up, even on the days when your 𝐜𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲, and for still finding a way to pour into the lives of the young people in front of you.

Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
And for that, we are deeply grateful. 🍎

09/03/2026

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27/02/2026

It was a privilege to attend the fundraising lunch for Aurora Special Care & Stimulation Centre and to witness the heart behind the work being done in our community.

Listening to insights from economist Dawie Roodt, reminded me that while economic realities shape our country, it is strong social support systems that truly sustain our people.

Organisations like Aurora are not just service providers - they are safe spaces, lifelines, and pillars of hope for vulnerable individuals and families.

Now more than ever, recognising the value of social care - and actively supporting it - matters.

If you’re able to contribute, partner, or simply amplify their work, please do. Sustainable communities are built when we all take responsibility for one another. 💚

24/02/2026

Here’s a great opportunity for youth 🙌🏼

Applications for the Wind Turbine Service Technicians training programme are open once again!

If you live in Thornhill, Jeffreys Bay, Humansdorp, Hankey, Patensie or Lourie and are between the ages of 18 and 34 – this opportunity is for you!

As South Africa’s wind energy industry continues to expand, there is a growing demand for well-trained service technicians. Alongside South African Renewable Energy Technology Centre - SARETEC, we want to invite the youth from our local communities to apply for the Wind Turbine Service Technician (WTST) Programme, commencing in April 2026.

If you meet the minimum qualification requirements (NQF Level 4 Trade Qualification or National Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical fields) and are interested in applying, please follow the link below for full details and to submit your online application:

🔗 https://www.saretec.org.za/call-for-applications/

Application closing date: 06 March 2026
Please note: All applications must be completed online via the SARETEC website. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.


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24/02/2026

Mental health is not a luxury.
It is not weakness.
It is not “just a phase.”

It is our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It shapes how we think, how we cope with stress, how we relate to others, and how we make decisions every single day.

Taking care of your mind is taking care of your life. 💚

23/02/2026

🟢 STRONGER ME – A Programme for Healing & Growth 🟢

Bullying affects more than just a moment - it can impact a child’s confidence, emotions, and sense of belonging.

Stronger Me is a supportive 4-week group programme designed specifically for children aged 6–11 who have been affected by bullying. It provides a safe space where children can rebuild confidence, strengthen emotional skills, and learn practical tools to move forward.

🌱 Topics include:
• Understanding and expressing feelings
• Building self-esteem and confidence
• Handling conflict and setting healthy boundaries
• Moving forward and spreading kindness

🗓 Wednesdays: 6, 13, 20 & 27 May 2026
⏰ 15:30 – 16:30
📍Nexus Health Centre, 175 Cape Road, Mill Park
💰 R600 (includes all sessions & materials)

Small group setting to ensure individual attention and meaningful support.
✨ Spaces are limited.

Register here:
👉 https://form.jotform.com/260531181118549

For enquiries:
📞 082 925 1327
📧 madelynn@baywellness.co.za

18/02/2026

Busting myths around the financial burden of getting professional help and symptoms of self-harm, we find out how parents can help struggling teens

17/02/2026

𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞

Something deeply troubling and heart breaking is happening in our schools, and has been for a long time - and it goes far beyond classroom mischief. A recent report shows that too many of our children are living through violence and fear where they should be learning and growing.

📌 Around 3.2 million learners in SA experience bullying every year - nearly double the global average. Many never speak up because they fear they won’t be believed, or nothing will be done.

💔 Some stories are heartbreaking - learners choosing not to go to school to avoid being harmed; others dealing with anxiety, depression, or even thoughts of su***de.

📍 This isn’t just “kids being kids”. Bullying reflects a society where violence has sadly become normalised - in homes, communities, and sometimes even in schools.

But there is both a legal responsibility and a moral duty to act:

📘 Under the South African Schools Act, every school must:
✔️ Create and implement a learner code of conduct that forbids bullying
✔ Establish disciplinary and safety committees to respond to incidents
✔ Support a safe learning environment where children are protected from ill-discipline and violence

This means that more should be done than just punish. We need to build cultures of respect, care, and accountability - where learners feel safe to speak up, where adults take action, and where support is available for both victims and those who hurt others.

🎗️ Every child deserves to feel safe, valued and respected.
No learner should ever fear going to school. Not in South Africa. Not anywhere.

https://issafrica.org/iss-today/violent-school-bullying-reflects-south-africa-s-broken-society

The school bullying crisis mirrors a society where violence is normalised, and parents and teachers play an important role.

17/02/2026