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Teacher, Thobekile Mbongwa, interacts with her learners (from left) Sinethemba Hadebe, Aphile Hlongwane and Sibusiso Manyala during a coding a robotics hub class demonstration.
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Hope and excitement as new door of learning opens for KZN

UNICEF and BMW Group South Africa launch province’s first coding and robotics hub

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Press release
10 September 2025

Obesity exceeds underweight for the first time among school-age children and adolescents globally – UNICEF

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Press release
22 August 2025

UNICEF, BMW Group launch KZN’s first coding and robotics hub

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Remarks
04 August 2025

Prioritize breastfeeding and create sustainable support systems

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Article

Celebrating the impact of play in child development

Reflecting on the Power of Play 'Kulula Ukudlala' tour

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Press release
23 May 2025

Budget 2025: Implications for children

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Lulutho (Lulu) Madolo, 19, a student at the University of Pretoria, inspects an apple while buying a drink and a snack at a cafeteria on campus.

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Parenting in focus

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Supporting you to give your child the best start in life

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How to teach your child to love reading

What you need to know about raising a reader

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How to introduce maths to your toddler

Playful ways to learn are everywhere

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Concerned about your child's weight?

Tips on how to support them with empathy and kindness

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7 tips for winning over a picky eater

Strategies for keeping everyone happy (and healthy) at mealtime

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How to introduce science to your toddler

Your little one is already a natural scientist

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Easy, affordable and healthy eating tips

Ideas to help your family maintain a nutritious diet

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How to talk to your children about hate speech

How to help your child recognize hate speech and know what to do when they encounter it

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Recent publications and resources

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Budget brief series 2025

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Report

Trends in the Cost of Living in South Africa between 2011-23

National Planning Commission and UNICEF South Africa

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Situation analysis of children and adolescents in SA

An insight into the living conditions of young people in South Africa across various sectors

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Report

Towards a micro-credential country model for South Africa

Recognition of non-formal and informal skills for young people in Eastern and Southern Africa through the innovation of micro-credentials

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The beautiful chaos of play

My journey with the Power of Play campaign

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Power to the people!

A rallying call from youth to address non-communicable diseases at the Global NCD Alliance Forum

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“I was bullied because of a flawed food system”

The voices of South Africa’s Fix My Food youth advocates

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“A health scare showed me the truth of food labeling!”

The voices of South Africa’s Fix My Food youth advocates

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