David Harrison, CEO of the DG Murray Trust, shares with INX Prime a call for the Government of National Unity (GNU) to prioritise children’s needs in the ongoing discourse about a new social compact for South Africa. New research has revealed that the progress made in reducing child poverty and mortality since 1994 is being reversed, making it urgent for the GNU to address these issues.
As we approach 2030, the National Development Plan’s target year, Harrison stresses the importance of investing in children to secure the country’s future. This conversation highlights the vital role children play in South Africa’s socioeconomic development. Watch the full interview below.