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New podcast series reflects on childhood in South Africa through and beyond COVID-19

‘Phezulu: Looking Up’ a new eight-part podcast series released today features the stories of the impact of the COVID-19 years on children and youth and the ongoing response to accelerate the recovery for every child – for everyone.

Anele Masinga (Grade 1), reading in class following the UNICEF-supported REALS SA programme in Tholisu Primary, Umlazi township in KwaZulu-Natal.

More than 40 per cent of households surveyed have no books at home

Department of Basic Education and UNICEF South Africa commissioned study, released ahead of World Play Day, provides an insight into how caregivers engage in play-based learning with their children from birth to 6-years.

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Covered • Clean • Caring - version 2

An updated resource for COVID-19 risk communication and community engagement in schools and orphan and vulnerable child centres in South Africa.

Files available for download (6)

Facilitator's guide (PDF, 2 MB)

Facilitator's handout (PDF, 118 KB)

Poster 1 (PDF, 369 KB)

Poster 2 (PDF, 332 KB)

Poster 3 (PDF, 438 KB)

A4 stickers (PDF, 217 KB)

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09 February 2023

Fostering a love of reading

EU-funded Reading and Leadership Strengthening in South African Schools programme helps improve learning outcomes for primary school learners.

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24 November 2022

New parenting chatbot launched

ParentText aims to provide universal access to evidence-based parenting support

19 October 2022

Remarks by Deputy Representative, Muriel Mafico at the reopening of rebuilt Siphosihle Primary School, Ntuzuma, KwaZulu-Natal

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26 September 2022

Flood-affected children receive play and learning material

Around 1,000 children housed in community halls in the flood-hit province are receiving items aimed at helping them navigate life after the floods.

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21 September 2022

Endless ways to learn through play

A joint initiative by the Department of Basic Education, UNICEF, the LEGO Foundation and Care for Education in implementing the concept play-based learning.

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Early Grade Reading Programme a “life saver”

Strengthening educators to enhance learning in the classroom in North West province