Universal education is the foundation for our country’s future
Despite the lofty principles in the constitution, free access to schooling is still only a dream for far too many of our citizens
04 February 2024 - 00:00
One of the focus areas when South Africa’s founders crafted the constitution was the protection of the rights of children. They were not only to be protected from harm, but had a right to be adequately fed and be provided with the foundation to succeed in life...
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