Ramaphosa pledges to enhance access to early childhood development
Ramaphosa made the remarks at the Bana Pele Leadership Summit in Braamfontein on Monday, where the government held discussions on the impact of early childhood development.
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Leadership Summit in Braamfontein, Johannesburg on 17 March 2025. Picture: Sphmandla Dlamini/EWN
JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged to enhance access to early childhood development (ECD), emphasising that investing in this would save the country money in the long run.
Ramaphosa made the remarks at the Bana Pele Leadership Summit in Braamfontein on Monday, where the government held discussions on the impact of early childhood development.
He said that future generations would reap the benefits of universal access to ECD.
"Studies have shown that every rand spent on early childhood education can save up to seven rands in future costs associated with remedial education, social services and criminal justice. The ripple effects of a robust ECD system are felt across generations, fostering a cycle of opportunity and growth."