insert_link Africa South Africa is failing its youngest children – report flags critical gaps in early learning, social protection and health care By Wiedaad Slemming, University of Cape Town; Linda Biersteker, University of Cape Town, and Lori Lake, University of Cape Town Nearly 10 years ago South Africa outlined its commitment to invest in the health and development of young children. The National Integrated Early Childhood Development Policy of 2015 detailed government’s intention to provide a comprehensive set of services to pregnant women, young children and their families by […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 12