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Making a lasting impact: How data and corporate commitment can reshape ECDs in South Africa

Making a lasting impact: How data and corporate commitment can reshape ECDs in South Africa

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New crèches in the Drakensberg may have to close because of late payments of subsidies by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

New crèches may have to close because of late payments by education department

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The hidden cost of a broken funding system: South Africa’s public universities

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NWU Main Gallery launches inaugural artist residency

North-West University (NWU)NWU Main Gallery launches inaugural artist residency

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Afda Afda MFA feature film wins big at Uganda Film Festival 2025

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UJ externship sparks inspiration and confidence in language students

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EDGE Education Professor Sioux McKenna on reimagining the purpose of higher education

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SADiLaR announces and applauds sponsorship awardees for the 2025 cycle

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UP and Vodacom Bulls collaborate on UP Giving Month to fight student hunger and financial exclusion

University of Pretoria UP and Vodacom Bulls collaborate on UP Giving Month to fight student hunger and financial exclusion

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Bridging the gap: How online schools are solving South Africa’s teacher shortage crisis

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National dialogue outreach session with former president Thabo Mbeki

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Afda The Afda Experimental Festival 2025 goes live!

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Regent Business School From ambition to academia: Second DBA cohort marks a milestone for Regent Business School

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Alarm bells: Stricter vetting needed as 3% of educators face criminal allegations

Ashleigh Laurent 5 Jun 2025

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Not just another caretaker: Why ECD educators need specialised training

Sigamoney Naicker 29 May 2025

Sinamuva Crèche has not received subsidy payments for two months. Photo: Joseph Bracken / GroundUp

KwaZulu-Natal government ordered to pay crèches

Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko 28 May 2025

One Gospel launches its first ever original kiddies edutainment show - Friends in Faith

One Gospel launches its first ever original kiddies edutainment show - Friends in Faith

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Butterfly House: Unfolding hope

Marilyn Keegan, COHSASA 22 May 2025

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Whole child education: True teaching lies beyond report cards

Lionel Botha 16 May 2025

Grow ECD’s curriculum is now free to all ECD centres in South Africa

Grow ECD’s curriculum is now free to all ECD centres in South Africa

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New SA study uncovers the key to quality early learning for every child

New SA study uncovers the key to quality early learning for every child

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H&M South Africa and The Learn Project open refurbished library at KZN school

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Bela Bill: What it means for parents and how Impaq stays unshaken by the shift

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Ramaphosa calls to intensify efforts to improve early childhood learning

Ramaphosa calls to intensify efforts to improve early childhood learning

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Making the switch: A practical guide to home and online schooling

Making the switch: A practical guide to home and online schooling

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Healing trauma and building resilience: The role of art therapy in early childhood education

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Lighting up learning: Impact investments fuels education in South Africa’s rural schools

Lighting up learning: Impact investments fuels education in South Africa’s rural schools

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Tshepo Mantje, from the Real Reform for ECD Movement, addresses the crowd gathered outside the Department of Basic Education offices in Pretoria on Wednesday. Photo: Silver Sibiya

Early childhood development groups picket for increased funding

Silver Sibiya 21 Nov 2024

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Shoprite supports 124 ECD centres across South Africa, serving over 8 490 children with nutritious meals daily. Image supplied

Shoprite boosts efforts to combat child hunger in KZN

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President Ramaphosa signs BELA Bill

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Research, education experts find learning through play critical in early childhood development

Research, education experts find learning through play critical in early childhood development

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