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Minister Pushes for Universal ECD Access

Nelisiwe NdlovuApril 7, 2025Updated August 6, 2026
Minister Pushes for Universal ECD Access

The Minister of Basic Education is actively advocating for children’s well-being by calling on the Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector to elevate collaboration and partnerships. Her ambitious goal is to achieve universal access to early learning across South Africa. The government has shown strong political will by committing an additional R10 billion towards the ECD subsidy, signaling a transformative new era for early childhood education in the country.