News24 Article: Lifeline or another budget burden? Advocates push for SA maternal grant as debate grows
Maternal health plays a crucial role in breaking the cycle of poverty. Yet, in South Africa, many pregnant women face challenges accessing basic resources like food and healthcare. A 2023 article published by The Conversation shared insights following a study that revealed most women in high-income countries lack essential vitamins. This includes folic acid, riboflavin, […]
Op-ed: What the ama2000s bring to South Africa’s ECD landscape
“Ama2000” — South Africa’s version of Gen Z — is used to describe a generation perceived as rebellious and vocal. They are known for challenging authority. Yet, at a workshop in Freedom Park in Soweto, I witnessed something that defied these assumptions: young early childhood development (ECD) practitioners brimming with energy, ideas and a willingness […]