Youth month just marks that moment in history instead of celebrating 45 years of progress since then, writes Nikki Bush.

Let no child be left behind because we didn’t care enough to ensure they played enough, writes Nikki Bush.

After a week that left South Africa shaken and with some of the events striking very close to home, a frustrated Nikki Bush looks at the current state of the nation and asks what legacy are we going to leave the children of our beloved country.

The knock-on effect of the automatic progression policy for the foundation phase will be deep and wide, ultimately reaching employers who need numerate and literate staff, people who are future-proofed for a fast-changing world.

Nikki Bush says South African children are twice as overweight as their overseas counterparts, with serious consequences to their long-term health and short-term performance at school.