South African (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for sustained investment in children’s health, safety and education.
He says it is critical to secure SA’s future.
Ramaphosa confirmed that last week, his cabinet approved the National Strategy to Accelerate Action for Children, to be implemented through the 5th National Plan of Action for Children from 2025 to 2030.
The strategy aims to strengthen early childhood development, address child poverty and malnutrition, and improve protection for vulnerable children, including those with disabilities.
Ramaphosa warned that despite progress, child poverty and abuse remain serious challenges, with nearly half of SA’s children still living in poverty.
He has called on government, business, civil society and communities to work together to protect and nurture the nation’s children.
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