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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

Joseph Bracken 17 Jun 2025

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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

Urban Brew Studios 23 May 2025

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

28 Feb 2025

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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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