Aubrey Masango speaks to Janeli Kotze, Director for Early Childhood Development at the Department of Basic Education, about the challenges and opportunities facing South Africa's ECD sector following the launch of a R496 million funding initiative. They discuss access to quality early learning, support for ECD practitioners, and what is needed to give children a strong foundation before they enter formal schooling.

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