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At least 275 ECD centres are struggling with late subsidy payments in KwaZulu-Natal, the Legal Resources Centre says. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

KZN government fails to pay crèches despite court order

By Joseph Bracken 17 Jul 2025

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Back to basics: SA delays mandatory Coding and Robotics in schools

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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

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Joseph Bracken 17 Jun 2025

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Not just another caretaker: Why ECD educators need specialised training

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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

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

Grow ECD 5 May 2025

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

27 Mar 2025

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

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

17 Mar 2025

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

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

Impaq 28 Feb 2025

Ramaphosa calls to intensify efforts to improve early childhood learning

Ramaphosa calls to intensify efforts to improve early childhood learning

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Public release of the NRSO: Educators to get first look

Shan Radcliffe 27 Feb 2025

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

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

Impaq 24 Feb 2025

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

Nadia Lubowski 21 Jan 2025

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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

Signa Group 10 Dec 2024

Early childhood development groups picket for increased funding

Early childhood development groups picket for increased funding

Silver Sibiya 21 Nov 2024

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Share a gift, share a smile: The 2024 Safripol Toy Campaign is here!

Safripol 20 Nov 2024

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Ramaphosa makes child deaths under 12 notifiable following school poisoning crisis

Katja Hamilton 19 Nov 2024

Enabling Gary & Vivienne Player Invitational to support Blair Atholl Pre-Primary School

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Third Act Consulting 18 Nov 2024

Shoprite boosts efforts to combat child hunger in KZN

Shoprite boosts efforts to combat child hunger in KZN

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Empowering teachers in the digital age and bridging the gap in South African education

Empowering teachers in the digital age and bridging the gap in South African education

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President Ramaphosa signs BELA Bill

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SAPA 2024 discusses future of South African education

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President Ramaphosa to sign the BELA Bill

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