https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/783.html South Africa Education & Training news 15 Early Childhood Development news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/783.html en-us Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:17:41 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/your-childs-first-classroom-is-home-building-strong-learning-foundations-in-your-own-space-403409a If you’re considering homeschooling for your child, the early years can feel like a big step. Grade R to 3 is when children start building the foundations they will keep using as they grow. These include literacy, numeracy, and life skills. 1-267165 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/children-as-young-as-9-launch-real-businesses-in-koa-academys-free-online-challenge-281587a South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis is well documented - and increasingly urgent. According to Statistics South Africa, unemployment among 18–24-year-olds reached around 60% in early 2025, with many young people becoming discouraged job seekers before they’ve even had a meaningful opportunity to enter the workforce. 1-267060 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/classrooms-must-come-first-fixing-the-policy-gap-in-sas-ecd-strategy-177906a Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's announcement of an additional R12.8bn for early childhood development was, on its face, the kind of commitment the sector has been asking for. More children reached. More subsidies paid. More recognition, at the highest level of government, that the early years are not an optional investment. 1-266978 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/investment-in-women-led-ecd-programmes-delivers-measurable-development-impact-066745a Across Worcester, Hammarsdale and Rustenburg, women are advancing early childhood support in ways that reflect the realities of their communities. In some areas, this has meant reinforcing established early childhood development (ECD) centres. In others, particularly in Rustenburg, it has involved supporting smaller, informally structured day-mothers with training, resources and proactive guidance, meeting caregivers where they are and equipping them to provide quality care and early learning. 1-266307 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/unregistered-private-schools-leave-learners-and-parents-in-limbo-739182a School owners in Limpopo say registration process is slow and opaque. 1-265622 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/personalised-pathways-for-a-changing-world-062975a Even as South African industries transform at an astonishing pace, our education system – the very system that is expected to nurture industry’s future leaders – is in crisis. The gap between what young people learn at school and what they need in order to thrive after matric is widening. 1-265457 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-creative-arts-education-is-more-important-than-ever-in-the-ai-era-840523a Creative arts learning constantly stimulates the mind. Whether playing an instrument, preparing a performance, or learning visual art techniques, students develop discipline, problem-solving skills, creativity, and the ability to put theory into practice... 1-265309 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shoprite-and-major-league-djz-boost-soweto-education-with-essential-supplies-840173a African dance music duo Major League DJz, through their philanthropic arm, the Major League Continuity Fund, have partnered with Shoprite to provide essential back-to-school stationery to Lejoeleputswa Primary School and Meadowlands Secondary School in Soweto. 1-265079 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/r5m-in-school-fees-up-for-grabs-in-kfc-promotion-849243a With back-to-school less than a week away, KFC has launched its Streetwise “Originals Start Strong” campaign that will give 200 South African families the chance to win a share of R5m in education fees. 1-264669 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/schools-given-bonus-day-off-in-2026-academic-calendar-172686a With public schools across the country opening for the academic year next week - here's a quick look at what teachers, students and HR can expect from the 2026 school calendar... 1-264558 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa