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Disgruntled ECD workers left in the lurch by DBE

Disgruntled early childhood development workers feel abandoned

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A number of Early Childhood Development (ECD) workers feel abandoned by the Department of Basic Education (DBE), with no prospects of permanent employment. Their discontent follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that as from 1 April this year, ECD functions are…

Montsho
May 3, 2022

Traditional leaders urged to help fight rural poverty

News

A youth centre founded by a traditional leader outside Tzaneen is driving development in the region. The presidency says it could be a model for other traditional leaders.

Mogale Mojela
September 14, 2020

#CoronaVirusSA: ECD closures a headache for working parents

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The closures of schools and Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDC) have put additional pressure on parents who still have to go to work despite the outbreak of Covid-19.

Marcia Moyana
March 26, 2020

Where are the children in the NHI?

Health

Child and adolescent health needs a strong champion in the NHI, as the current policy framework is skewed towards adult burden of disease and efficacy of services.

Guest Author
March 3, 2020

Autism: Why aren’t we aware?

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Early diagnosis, research and education are the top priorities for South Africa this World Autism Day (2 April). Many are unaware of the condition, despite it affecting up to 2% of people on the planet.

Amy Green
April 2, 2019

Autism: Why aren’t we aware?

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Amy Green
April 2, 2019

Benefits of early child development programmes

Our Health

Early childhood development will greatly benefit the country. This is according to Limpopo Department of Social Development MEC Mapula Mokaba-Phukwana, who says ECD helps to promote the development of children’s social skills, intelligence, language and creativity.

Mogale Mojela
January 11, 2019

The inequality gap and its impact on health

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Social injustice is the biggest threat to global health and a radical change in society is needed if we really want people to live long, healthy lives.