In this learning brief the Ekukhanyeni Relief Project describes the process of registering with the Department of Social Development (DSD) as a Place of Care to allow them to access enabling grants. There seems to be an either/or situation where crèches that cannot meet requirements for DSD registration are overlooked by government and in many cases these crèches are the ones that provide a much needed service to the children and communities in which they are situated. Read what it takes to get registered here.
ENCA Interview: Before we invest in the future, we must feed it. Five steps to end childhood stunting.
South Africa’s stunting rate among children under 5 has remained at around 25% for decades now, with long-term effects on economic productivity and growth. In
June 13, 2025
