March ThemeThe Pretoria metro’s recent decision to waive development charges for Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in certain areas is a game-changer for the ECD sector.
March ThemeEarly literacy and numeracy are the cornerstones of a community that can read, count, and thrive. To celebrate the importance of reading, we had the pleasure of speaking to Ms Reatile Mopeli, an inspirational young lady who wears many hats, including being a legal practitioner and an author.
March ThemeEarly literacy and numeracy are the cornerstones of a community that can read, count, and thrive. To celebrate the importance of reading, we had the pleasure of speaking to Ms Reatile Mopeli, an inspirational young lady who wears many hats, including being a legal practitioner and an author.
March ThemeEvolution doesn’t design — it repurposes. The adjacent possible is the set of next viable moves that are just one step away from what already exists.
Feb ThemeThe Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector in Gauteng took a significant step forward with a productive engagement meeting held at Danie Theron Primary School in Kibler Park, Johannesburg South.
Feb ThemeThe Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector in Gauteng took a significant step forward with a productive engagement meeting held at Danie Theron Primary School in Kibler Park, Johannesburg South.
Feb ThemeThe Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector in Gauteng took a significant step forward with a productive engagement meeting held at Danie Theron Primary School in Kibler Park, Johannesburg South.
For too long, fatherhood in South Africa has been viewed through the narrow lens of financial provision. The idea that a father’s primary responsibility is to provide materially for his children is deeply entrenched in our culture. However, while financial support is critical, it is not enough.
In the realm of Early Childhood Development (ECD), the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom is a delicate balance. As educators, caregivers, and scholars, we strive to impart not only academic skills but also values and principles that shape young minds.
On 1 December 2025, the Department of Basic Education, in partnership with the Education Outcomes Fund (EOF), and with donor support from The Lego Foundation, Yellowwoods, FirstRand, Oppenheimer Memorial Trust, and the Standard Bank Tutuwa Community Foundation, launched the first Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) outcomes fund worth R469 million.
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