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Daniel McLaren

Historic early childhood development investments threatened as Budget withdrawal sparks fears of lost progress

South Africa

Historic early childhood development investments threatened as Budget withdrawal sparks fears of lost progress

By Tshepo Mantjé, Daniel McLaren and Hopolang Selebalo

Early childhood development must remain a priority in revised 2025 Budget

South Africa

Early childhood development must remain a priority in revised 2025 Budget

By Daniel McLaren and Hopolang Selebalo

Godongwana fails to address looming basic education ‘blackout’, but boosts funding for early childhood development

South Africa

Godongwana fails to address looming basic education ‘blackout’, but boosts funding for early childhood development

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Jobs, energy, grants and graft – civil society breaks down what Ramaphosa got right and where he failed

Maverick Citizen

Jobs, energy, grants and graft – civil society breaks down what Ramaphosa got right and where he failed

By Tamsin Metelerkamp and Takudzwa Pongweni