Press Releases

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Press releases from 2024

July 2024: A new social compact must put children at the centre of South Africa’s national development. Here’s why.
July 2024: The South African Early Childhood Review 2024 shows that the situation of young children has worsened in many ways. Now there is an important window to change course
February 2024: Setback for children’s rights as early childhood development subsidy remains pegged at R17 for sixth year in a row

Press releases from 2023

September 2023: Activists meet to discuss worsening food crisis for children

Press releases from 2017

October 2017: South African Early childhood Review 2017 launches

Press releases from 2016

November 2016: #LovePlayTalk campaign to mobilise Eastern Cape parents
October 2016: #LovePlayTalk campaign to mobilise Worcester parents
May 2016: First comprehensive review of early childhood in South Africa launches

Press releases from 2015

June 2015: Child Protection Week: The dangers of toxic stress
July 2015: Panel debate to explore the workings of social innovation in SA
July 2015: First ECD Hackathon uncovers tech solutions to early learning challenges
June 2015: R30 000 up for grabs in Innovation Edge Challenge