To: Mr. Mondli Gungubele The Honourable Chairperson of ...

To: Mr. Mondli Gungubele

The Honourable Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee for Social Development

By email: [email protected]

c/o: [email protected]

30 October 2020

Dear Honourable Chairperson THE CHILDREN’S AMENDMENT BILL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT – AN OPPORTUNITY FOR REAL REFORM LOST Introduction 1. We are a collective of non-profit organisations, academics, and children’s rights organisations, all

advocating for the realisation of the right to inclusive, holistic and quality early childhood

development (“ECD”) services in South Africa.

2. We refer to the Children’s Amendment Bill B18-2020 (the “Bill”) and address you on key

concerns about the proposed amendments contained in the Bill as they relate to ECD.

3. We have helped coordinate, and along with a growing number of organisations and individuals

(currently more than 90), support the Real Reform for ECD Campaign, which calls for key reforms

relating to ECD to be considered and implemented in light of the legislative reform process

currently underway.

4. The Real Reform for ECD Campaign calls on the Honourable Chair and members of the Portfolio Committee for Social Development (“Committee”) to consider these key reforms. A petition

addressed to the Honourable Chair and the members of the Committee can be accessed here. A

list of signatories (currently about 560) and their reasons for signing the petition is also annexed

hereto as Annexure A.

5. For the reasons set out below, we write to the Honourable Chairperson to urge that a special

meeting of the Committee be convened to specifically discuss critical issues and concerns

pertaining to the Bill’s proposed amendments in respect of ECD.

6. The ECD sector has consistently requested a more holistic approach to regulating ECD.

Government has also, at various times, supported the simplification and streamlining of the

regulation of ECD. In 2012, the Buffalo City Declaration committed the government to the

‘streamlining of registration processes’. And earlier this year, in a presentation to parliament, the

DBE stated as one of its ten strategic aims for ECD, ‘a single streamlined system of registration –

for centres, programmes and practitioners.’

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https://www.ecdreform.org.za/

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7. Whilst the Bill as introduced in Parliament now includes a single ECD chapter, the proposed

amendments, rather than simplifying and streamlining processes, instead result in further

duplication and incoherence in the regulation of ECD. The Bill still does not tackle the major

challenges the sector faces: unattainable registration requirements, a complicated dual

registration process, underutilised pro-poor mechanisms in the Children’s Act, 2005 (the

“Children’s Act”), amongst others. Moreover, it adopts a one-size-fits-all approach to ECD

provisioning, perpetuates onerous health and safety requirements, and siphons infrastructure

support from partial care facilities on private land. It also fails to respond to the imminent shift of

responsibilities in respect of ECD services from the Department of Social Development (“DSD”) to

the Department of Basic Education (“DBE”).

8. We urge the Honourable Chair and the members of the Committee to consider these issues

carefully and to hold DSD accountable for establishing more comprehensive, well-considered and

holistic legislative reform measures to ensure the best interests of the child are served at all

times.

Why a specific Portfolio Committee engagement on ECD is required

9. While the ECD-related amendments contained in the Bill were presented by DSD to this

Committee at a briefing held on 6 October 2020 (the “Briefing”), fundamental issues with the

Bill’s proposed amendments were not adequately addressed.

10. DSD also failed to adequately respond to questions raised by various concerned Committee

members. In particular:

10.1. Member Masango’s question about why clause 35 of the Bill amended section 78(4) of the Children’s Act to turn the obligation to prioritise funding to poverty declared wards into a

discretionary power, went unanswered; and

10.2. Member Abrahams’ questions on the infrastructure grant being inaccessible to private

property owners, on onerous municipal requirements as barriers to registration, and the

implications of the ECD function shift on the current amendment process, were not

addressed.

11. In addition, we are concerned about the inaccurate and misleading information presented to the

Committee with regard to the implications of the Bill on the ECD sector. Examples of some of the

inaccuracies or lack of clarity include:

11.1. That the Bill provides that partial care facilities taking care of less than six children must be registered. This is incorrect. The Bill states that a facility operated or managed by the

Department, a provincial department, or a municipality may register if there are fewer than

six children in its care. The vast majority of facilities do not fall into this category and

therefore will not have to register;

11.2. That there did not appear to be a clear understanding about the important differences

between conditional registration and registration with conditions, and the implications of

the Bill’s provisions in this regard;

11.3. That clause 39 of the Bill fills a gap relating to conditions for registration and that the

amendment constitutes a conditions checklist. There is no such provision in the clause. The

proposed amendment only makes minor adjustments to wording and does not change the

substance of the existing section in the Children’s Act;

11.4. That clause 45 of the Bill (which includes amendments to section 91(3) of the Children’s Act)

is necessary to provide different ECD programmes according to different age groups. This

not the effect of the clause and no such provision is included. The amendment to section

91(3) simply brings the definition of ECD programme in line with the definition in the

National Integrated ECD Policy;

11.5. That clause 47 of the Bill gives power to MECs to provide funding for ECD programmes,

including in rural areas, and that DSD has an obligation to provide ECD programme funding.

The proposed amendment actually has the opposite effect. It diminishes the existing duty on

MECs to fund ECD programmes in poor areas, by turning it into a discretionary power. There

is no obligation to fund ECD programmes; and

11.6. That the new Part II (103A-103M) on the registration of ECD centres had been inserted

because there was no provision of this nature for ECDs previously. This is not accurate. ECD

centres are considered to be partial care facilities in Chapter 5 of the existing Act; therefore,

all ECD centres are currently subject to the partial care regulatory regime. The new Part II

simply repeats all of the partial care registration requirements in a different part of the

Children’s Act specifically for ECD centres. This will make no difference to the registration

system on the ground. Instead, the overlap in definitions and provisions introduced by the Bill

creates significant confusion in respect of the regulation of partial care and ECD centres.

12. We believe that the proposed amendments in the Bill will adversely affect the ECD sector and the

interests of the children this sector seeks to serve. Further engagement by the Committee on the

ECD components of the Bill is therefore warranted.

13. Accordingly, we strongly urge you to call a special meeting of the Committee, similar to your

suggested focused meeting in respect of foster care, dedicated to adequately ventilating the

issues relating to ECD reform. In particular, we urge the Committee to:

13.1. require DSD to adequately respond to the concerns alluded to in paragraphs 5, 8 and 9

above; and

13.2. allow members of the ECD sector, including practitioners, representatives of the

undersigned organisations and other possible stakeholders, to present at this meeting to

assist the Committee in grappling with these complex issues.

14. We also encourage the Committee to invite the DBE to the special ECD session to ensure that

both the DSD and DBE are considering the implications of the Bill.

15. We are all committed to advancing the best interests of children and want to ensure that the

opportunity before us to further ECD reform is not squandered. In order to achieve this, we

believe that engaging on the issues facing the ECD sector and the inadequacies of the current Bill,

is critical. It will also prepare and empower the public to constructively engage with the Bill in the

public comment process.

16. In light of the public participation process which has already commenced, we kindly request your

urgent response by 9 November 2020.

Sincerely,

Rubeena Parker

Equal Education Law Centre

[email protected]

Tess Peacock

Equality Collective

[email protected]

Zaheera Mohamed

Ilifa Labantwana

[email protected]

Rodgers Hlatshwayo

SmartStart

[email protected]





Lizette Berry

Children’s Institute

[email protected]

Cc: Ms. Alexandra Abrahams

Member of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development By email: [email protected]

Cc: Ms. Laetitia Arries


Cc: Ms. Nkhensani Bilankulu


Cc: Ms. Altia Hlongo


Cc: Ms. Jane Manganye


Cc: Ms. Bridget Masango


Cc: Ms. Anastasia Motaung


Cc: Ms. Nonkosi Mvana


Cc: Ms. Delisile Ngwenya


Cc: Mr Ahmed Shaik Emam


Cc: Mr Dikgang Stock














Cc: Ms. Marie Sukers Member of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development By email: [email protected]

Cc: Ms. Liezl Van der Merwe




Recipient: Hon. Mondli Gungubele, Parliamentary Committee Members for theChildren’s Amendment Bill (B18-2020)

Letter: Greetings,

Real Reform for ECD

Annexure A

Signatures

Name Location Date

Kayin Scholtz Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-22

Tess Peacock Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-23

Linda Groenewald Worcester, South Africa 2020-10-26

Charne Harding Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-26

Brink Kennedy Worcester, South Africa 2020-10-26

lisa voortman Tokai, South Africa 2020-10-26

Zoleka Matwa Tshwane, South Africa 2020-10-26

Carl Wurz Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-26

Hloniphile Ntshangase Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Andrea Sciarappa Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Portia Mkhize Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Sithembile Dube Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-26

Yanga Tolashe Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-26

zaheera mohamed Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Louisa Feiter Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-26

Anna-Marie Müller Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-26

Lusemanzi Early ChildhoodDevelopment

South Africa 2020-10-26

Ellen Rudman Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Byron Rudman Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Boikobo Sophia South Africa 2020-10-26

Name Location Date

Patincia Dladla Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Justine Jowell Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-26

Precious Domingo Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Loulette Moukarzel Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-26

Loren Goosen Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-26

Phindile Mthimkhulu South Africa 2020-10-26

susan Hurrie Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Blossom Mene Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Bronwyn Meyer Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-26

Thabang Anna Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Sheilah Chikoki South Africa 2020-10-26

Belinda Rose Centurion, South Africa 2020-10-26

Lindiwe Zulu Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Patricia Mathlaba Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Pfariso Ratshilume Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Mampho tekela Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-26

Margret Joshia Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-26

Lerato Qobolo Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Nonhlanhla Zulu Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Katy Coetzee Knysna, South Africa 2020-10-26

Ramasela Madisha Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-26

Yasmien Arendse Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Name Location Date

Levon Baker Kimberley, South Africa 2020-10-26

Ntombizethu Sithole Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Deidre Sithole Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Jutta H Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-26

Sizeni Machimana Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Siphokazi Ralana South Africa 2020-10-26

Thembeka FINCA Midrand, South Africa 2020-10-26

Gareth Haysom Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-26

Lerato Sithole Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Victoria .Maharaj Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Judy Hurrie Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

A. Ratsoana Arcilia Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-26

Marycecilia Rametsi Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Rika Van Den Berg Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-26

Lebogang More Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-26

Jacqueline Saaiman Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-26

Rebecca Rantho Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Lungisile Nkosi Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Heidie Fogwill Durban, South Africa 2020-10-26

Deborah Voyi Potchefstroom JB Marks, SouthAfrica

2020-10-26

Caroline O'Reilly Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Name Location Date

Abigail van Rooyen Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-26

Virginia Goliath Port Elizabeth, South Africa 2020-10-26

Tembi-Jean Topham Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-26

Nomathemba Mabece Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Nomalanga Shongwe Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-26

Noxolo Braweni Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Ruby Motaung Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Lashiwe Mparadzi Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-27

Thembelihle Pearl Khati Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Thandi Gumede Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Mandisa Mdima Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Likeleli Komane Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Thabile Tshabalala Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Princess phiri Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Monica Stach Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Warren Farrer Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Grace September Worcester, South Africa 2020-10-27

Maureen Magenga Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Phindile Zwane Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Nomsa Mandla Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Joyce Mbewe Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Name Location Date

Boipelo ElizabethKaperemera

Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Palesa Mojapelo Alberton, South Africa 2020-10-27

Asanda Ndlovu Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Sanet Strydom Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Molatelo Lydia Mabetoa Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Leticia NozababuyeMadaka

Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Emily Thupaagae Badanile Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Lionel Jonathan Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Thembeka Ndamoyi Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Cara Goschen Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Noluthando Sithole Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Mathapelo Moloto Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Rosena Ramakatsa Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Gloria Chijioke Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Mandy Janse van Rensburg Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Ayanda Lembede Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Namhla Sifumba Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Lizzy Selina Ndewa Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-27

Elizabeth Raphulo Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Carolyn Reid Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Iris Naidoo Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Name Location Date

Thabile Masuku Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Otillia Ncube Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Matildah Gumbo Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Guy Harris Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Bridget Meiring Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Peter Williams Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Reckson Makhuvha Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Amanda Kritzinger Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Victoria Mphuthing Vosloorus, South Africa 2020-10-27

Nelisiwe Bophela Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-27

Bongiwe Lobi Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Idah Mokale Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-27

Vanessa Oliver Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Catherine Ward South Africa 2020-10-27

Claudine Bill Somerset West, South Africa 2020-10-27

carol browne Pinetown, South Africa 2020-10-27

Leanne Reid Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Ryan Oliver Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

CORNELIA CONNYDIMAKATSO SIMELANE

Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-27

Jennifer Bisgard Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Zanyiwe sarah Kgosamang Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Name Location Date

Judith Tshofuti-Magele Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Muneera Snyders South Africa 2020-10-27

Rina Mehlomakulu- Mato Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Jean Kotze Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Carol Smith McGREGOR, US 2020-10-27

Karyn Howes Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Heather Dixon Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Marieta Visser Welkom, South Africa 2020-10-27

Pinkie Sekhethela Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Natalie Stafford Centurion, South Africa 2020-10-27

Eric Atmore Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

constance mzamane Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Ncobile Nkosi Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-27

Anne Canham Welkom, South Africa 2020-10-27

Mmidah Mathala Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Jabu Mthembu-Dlamini Nelspruit, South Africa 2020-10-27

Colette van Niftrik Somerset West, South Africa 2020-10-27

Phindile Mzimba Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-27

Mienke Steytler Worcester, South Africa 2020-10-27

Nomvuyo Munyu Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Elizah Fihla Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Sthembile Mbele Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Name Location Date

Modise Zikode Germiston, South Africa 2020-10-27

Cara Loening Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Poonam Dwarkaram Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Dr Zandile Makhaye Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Adri Swanepoel Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Zanri Kritzinger Barcelona, Spain 2020-10-27

Emily Fairbairn Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Mandla Tshabalala Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Rejoice Tolo Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Kirsten Diederichs Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Shirley Tolo Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Jonathan Diederichs Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Valencia Sibeko Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Zikhona Stengile Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Siven Maslamoney Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Nola Chambers Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Phelma Kgaogelo Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Bongekile Ngcobo Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Phumelele Yvonne Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-27

Linda Arkert Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Nyiko Nyiko Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Suzanne Hilliar Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Name Location Date

JUDITH FAVISH Cape Town, WC, South Africa, SouthAfrica

2020-10-27

Kathy Pitout Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Dibapiso Mantutle Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Jean Motaung Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Grant Edkins Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-27

Tshepo Qobolo Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Mameetse Sebesho Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Carol Hubert Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Kgomotso Faith Mangolela Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Barbara Valentine Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Bafana Gxubane Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Nomzamo Lerumo Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Lerato Mabenyane Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Hope Ntuli Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

lebo khoboka South Africa 2020-10-27

Augusta Brandt Robertson, South Africa 2020-10-27

julia taylor Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Jess Blom Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Motlatjo priscaMakgamatha

South Africa 2020-10-27

Abram Kgari Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Julia Eccles Sandton, South Africa 2020-10-27

Name Location Date

Rebecca Hickman Kalk Bay, South Africa 2020-10-27

Vanessa Meyer Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Linda Hill Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Kulupa Mkindlanyana Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Julia Stuart Norrish Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Kumi Moledi Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Dawn Brochenin Hole in the wall, South Africa 2020-10-27

Lucia Mendu Westonaria, South Africa 2020-10-27

Kelebogile Ntlangani Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Priscilla Edmonds Pinetown, South Africa 2020-10-27

LeeAnn Chamu Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Toinette Oliver Kimberley, South Africa 2020-10-27

Selina Keta Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Malolo Sophy Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Veronica Nkatula Isando, South Africa 2020-10-27

palesa Diholo Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Felicia Goff South Africa 2020-10-27

Carmen Abdoll Port Elizabeth, South Africa 2020-10-27

Rosina Chipana Switzerland 2020-10-27

Nathan Taylor Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Jill Varndell Riding Milll, England, UK 2020-10-27

Nonjabulo Hlongwane Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Name Location Date

Caryn Rautenbach Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Kelly Brownell Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Anna-Louise Olivier Port Elizabeth, South Africa 2020-10-27

Ntsoaki Challa Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Rosemary Chite Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Salome Diikeledi Maloka Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Anneke Van Heerden Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Lerato Mosikili Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Rhulani Baloyi Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Nomusa Witness Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Allyson Petersen Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-27

Karuna Rose Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Giuliana Bland Olivedale, South Africa 2020-10-27

Thulile Seleka Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

susan hall Storrs, England, UK 2020-10-27

Nelisiwe Sithole Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Zulpha Felton Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Malekgetho Thusi Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Ntombizodwa Hadebe Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Carol Dlamini Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Jess Rees Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Thato Isaacs Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Name Location Date

Sarah Rennie Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Clive Tswaile Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Petunia Rambau Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Pastor Esther Nofemele Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Fiona Nicholson Louis Trichardt, South Africa 2020-10-27

Patsy Pillay Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Joyce mbalula Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Letitia Kilowan Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Makie Phindo Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Tebogo Pandelane Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-27

Gaironisa Kader Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Jane Cookson Cape town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Sindiswa Moshodi Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Atisha Naidoo Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Sibongile Langs Alberton, South Africa 2020-10-27

Laura Poswell Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Mpolai Bulawa Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Tracey Chambers Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Jane Good Vancouver, British Columbia,Canada

2020-10-27

Livhuwani HectorPandelane


Gaeleen Tompkins Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Name Location Date

Lulu Mabutha Germiston, South Africa 2020-10-27

Elelwani Mathebula Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Boipelo Lekwane Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-27

margie toens Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Bridget Kahts South Africa 2020-10-27

Riedewhaan Allie Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Mmatsetshweu Motaung Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Rolang Idah Seretse South Africa 2020-10-27

Org Van der Wath Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Fatima Ajimudin Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

johanna mjoka johanna Welkom, South Africa 2020-10-27

Mapaseka Setsetse Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Katlego Mamabolo Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-27

Lynette Diederichs Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Maraleze Bosman Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Thato Mamabolo Polokwane, South Africa 2020-10-27

Susan Bonney Durban, South Africa 2020-10-27

Rachel Matsuele Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Keitumetse Ruiters Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-27

Faith Shabangu Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

Eva Van Belle CAPE TOWN, South Africa 2020-10-27

Mantombi Ngubo Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Name Location Date

Saalihah Mangera Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-27

Tremayne Aiken Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Sally Kromberg Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

nabeela Adams Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

YVONNE BRAITHWAITE Bloemfontein, South Africa 2020-10-27

Cecilia Mkhabela Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Bernice Witbooi Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-27

MOGAMAT Fredericks Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Abigail Motagane Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-27

Cheryl Abrahams Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-27

Rahab Kgaabi Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-28

Malekhotla PatriciaKhonkhe


Danielle Van Belle Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Avril Corcoran Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Estella Cookson Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Jean-Paul Van Belle Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Kim Parker Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Glenda Ohlson Port Elizabeth, South Africa 2020-10-28

Seelan Naidoo Durban, South Africa 2020-10-28

Patience Mabuza Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-28

Cindy Sibanyoni Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-28

Name Location Date

Bob Naidoo Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Angela Tuson east london, South Africa 2020-10-28

Cathy Williams Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Sonika van Loggerenberg Port Elizabeth, South Africa 2020-10-28

Wendy Landau Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Pravesh Padayachee Durban, South Africa 2020-10-28

Gareth Newham Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Heidi Loening-Voysey Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia 2020-10-28

Lebohang Maria Moreki Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Dheran Ghela Durban, South Africa 2020-10-28

Bronwyn Forbes Port Elizabeth, South Africa 2020-10-28

Viyon Hammond Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Lesedi Makhata Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Itumeleng Motaung Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Sonti Matlatsane Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Granny Kelebogile Baloyi Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-28

Obakeng Sebina Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Michaela Ashley-Cooper Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Suzanne Clulow Durban, South Africa 2020-10-28

Thembelihle Sithole Durban, South Africa 2020-10-28

Sarah Strauss Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Melanie Alperstein Cape town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Name Location Date

Nobuhle MFENGU Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Nonkoliseko Eunice QAVILE Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Thandeka Mpisa Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Rochelle Naidoo South Africa 2020-10-28

Maggy Tsolo Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-28

Content Modipane Polokwane, South Africa 2020-10-28

Lesego Seopa South Africa 2020-10-28

Suzan Sebeela Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-28

Shashalee Daniels Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Beverly Boonzaaier South Africa 2020-10-28

Mathatile Pule Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Hildah Kekae Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-28

Nthabiseng Nthabiseng Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Nombulelo Ndzunga Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Jennifer Crossley Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Angelo Du plooy Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Berenice Ngaika South Africa 2020-10-28

Tamryn Van Noie Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Maserame Nodoba Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-28

Hanjiwe Mongana Amanzimtoti, South Africa 2020-10-28

Ephia NonhlanhlaMkhwanazi

Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-28

Name Location Date

Andrea Papier Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Andisiwe Manxiwa Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Patrick Naidoo Durban, South Africa 2020-10-28

Simanyene Ngalo Port Elizabeth, South Africa 2020-10-28

Nokuthula Mangena Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Nonhlanhla Khumalo Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Nicolette Williams Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Katie Huston Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Pumeza Olifant South Africa 2020-10-28

Bessie Theunissen Bloemfontein, South Africa 2020-10-28

Selina Hlakane Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Yusrah Booysen Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Itumeleng Lempe Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 2020-10-28

Arlene Cleophas Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Antoinette Engel Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

francesca ashley-cooper Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Danielle Smith Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Arlene Riley Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Dolly Shabalala Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Ashney Govender Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Varinia Shortles Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Thantaswa Bashman Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Name Location Date

Simone Shortles Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Andrew Shortles Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Nicole Villet Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Larry Fitnum Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Morne Hayes Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

elizna fortuin Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Natasha Adams Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Denene Cleophas-Arendse Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Michael Williams Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Velecia Peres Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Lauren Van DerWesthuizen

Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Bronwyn Middlecamp Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Tyran Uganarain Durban, South Africa 2020-10-28

Chantal Benjamin Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-28

Eulynn Less Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Sylvie kumbona Kuma Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Grace Matlhape Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

firowza sinkfontein Daveyton, South Africa 2020-10-28

Matlakala Lydia Molefi Durban, South Africa 2020-10-28

Pateka Mtintsilana East London, South Africa 2020-10-28

Nomfundiso Gwinta Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Name Location Date

Janine Griffith Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-28

Esther dineo Hoseka Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-28

Dorothy Dyer Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Melody Green Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

hlamalani irene shirindi Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-28

Taryn Grobler Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

david hall UK 2020-10-28

Thandolwethu Thwala Durban, South Africa 2020-10-28

Pam Picken Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Ramona. Valayathan Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Msizi Ntuli Durban, South Africa 2020-10-28

Philasande Kubheka Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Sibonga Mthembu South Africa 2020-10-28

Deoline Snyders Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Nomgcobo Ngqawana Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Laurentia ItumelengMatlou


Kirsten Snyders Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Natalie Willemse Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-28

Noeline Grant Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Nabeela Davids Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Heidie Fogwill Durban, South Africa 2020-10-28

Name Location Date

Everfaithful Fambisa Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Manapo Elizabeth Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Lehlonolo Mokoena Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Joyce Zwane Durban, South Africa 2020-10-28

Marie Labuschagne Alberton, South Africa 2020-10-28

Silke Heiss Plettenberg Bay, South Africa 2020-10-28

Kabelo Mokhele Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Juliet Ntimani Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Tamryn Leith South Africa 2020-10-28

Theresa Moila Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Rayesa Bunsie Durban, South Africa 2020-10-28

Innocent sbongile Sbongile Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Jo Pentz Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Gerty Smith Saldanha, South Africa 2020-10-28

Tau Makgale Given South Africa 2020-10-28

Heidi Taylor Durban, South Africa 2020-10-28

Valentine Zunguza Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Seipati Ponoane Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Elmarie Ward Bathurst, South Africa 2020-10-28

Lerato Petunia Durban, South Africa 2020-10-28

Ntomboxolo Velentiya Bloemfontein, South Africa 2020-10-28

kay cass Cassidy Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Name Location Date

Aupanyana Moses Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Ignacia Masinga Masinga Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Tankiso Caroline Phofanr Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Mokoena Thembinkosi Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Constance Mahlatsane Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Thandi Mary Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Lihle Magasela Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Branco Mnisi Bloemfontein, South Africa 2020-10-28

Julie stevenson Knysna, South Africa 2020-10-28

Mark de Clark South Africa 2020-10-28

ponani patience Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Nomthandazo Angela Nkoi Durban, South Africa 2020-10-28

Dibuseng Balo Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Nosipho Ngcola Durban, South Africa 2020-10-28

Shaheda Nana Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

DIEKETSENG ESTHERMOTSOENENG

Durban, South Africa 2020-10-28

Mathapelo Sebudi Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Helen Burton Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Loshni DANDEKAR Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Yogie Padayachee Durban, South Africa 2020-10-28

Woobashen Padayachee Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Name Location Date

Lolo Eunicent Khumalo Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Lehlohonolo Mbambo Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-28

Mpho [email protected]


Melina Loubser Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-28

Twinkle little stars daycareMphufane


Phindile Khumalo Durban, South Africa 2020-10-29

Jerome Truran North Vancouver, Canada 2020-10-29

Stephanie Pietersen Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-29

Thembenkosini Sinenhlahla Durban, South Africa 2020-10-29

Villet Donaven Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-29

Daphney Mathateng Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-29

Moipone Buang Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-29

Lynn Chambers Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-29

Jade Jacobsohn Port Elizabeth, South Africa 2020-10-29

Nobuhle Khumalo Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-29

Moira Lenting Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-29

Jaqueline Bester Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-29

Joyce Mashigo Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-29

Louis Reynolds Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-29

Ria Ockhuys -Van Niekerk CAPE TOWN, South Africa 2020-10-29

Asanda Makhofola Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-29

Name Location Date

Val Kidd Roodepoort, South Africa 2020-10-29

Mary Morgan Durban, South Africa 2020-10-29

bianca els Bellville, South Africa 2020-10-29

Sue Jobson South Africa 2020-10-29

Garth Alperstein Randwick, Australia 2020-10-29

Sonia Botha Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-29

Prudence Mathebula Pretoria, South Africa 2020-10-29

Erica Wiersma Bonn, Germany 2020-10-29

lori lake Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-29

Ntsiki Bereng Johannesburg, South Africa 2020-10-29

Natalie Moller Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-29

Jon Kerr Cape Town, South Africa 2020-10-29

Recipient: Hon. Mondli Gungubele, Parliamentary Committee Members for theChildren’s Amendment Bill (B18-2020)

Letter: Greetings,

Real Reform for ECD

Comments

Name Location Date Comment

lisa voortman Tokai, SouthAfrica

2020-10-26 "I am deeply concerned about the crisis in the ECD sectorand demand that our voices are heard"

HloniphileNtshangase

Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-26 "Am signing in because,I want the ecd voice to be heard inparliament"

Andrea Sciarappa Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-26 "I'm signing this petition because the South AfricanECD sector has an opportunity for #realreform whichis way overdue! The Amendment to the Children's Actdoes not lend itself to positive reform and it will be a#missedopportunity! In addition, there is the glaringomission of the migration from DSD to DBE which willhave a massive impact on the Amendment - therefore, theAmendment is incorrect! Go #backtothedrawingboard,#consult withthesector and #getitright1sttime!"

Louisa Feiter Cape Town,South Africa

2020-10-26 "If we can get the foundation of ECD right, we will begin tosee the change we need in our education statistics"

LusemanziEarly ChildhoodDevelopment

South Africa 2020-10-26 "I'm signing because ECD is a solid foundation for kids andour Government is not supporting ECD"

susan Hurrie Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-26 "I am very very worried about the people /person headingup the DSD. She /they are not qualified to care for thewelfare of the children in our country... In any way...."

Blossom Mene Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-26 "I want change the government does not care about ECD atall"

Bronwyn Meyer Pretoria, SouthAfrica

2020-10-26 "I am fed up of dsd and the ridiculous rules they have forecd's"

Lerato Qobolo Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-26 "I am signing the petition because I believe ECD is veryimportant for the holistical development of our children"

Nonhlanhla Zulu Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-26 "Most of practitioners don't have anything to eat,even to payfor remt where they stay."

Ramasela Madisha Pretoria, SouthAfrica

2020-10-26 "Im signing because i need achange in our sector"

Siphokazi Ralana South Africa 2020-10-26 "Because I am an ECD teacher in training"

MaryceciliaRametsi


2020-10-26 "I support ECD"

Deborah Voyi PotchefstroomJB Marks, SouthAfrica

2020-10-26 "ECD sector to get government support in and to berecognized by DSD and DOE."


NomalangaShongwe


2020-10-26 "I'm signing because my centre is at the poorest area wedon't get funds from the government the centre is 21yearsbut nothing we receive. All the kids are the same even if theywere raised in an informal settlement"

Noxolo Braweni Cape Town,South Africa

2020-10-27 "NC Braweni"

Lashiwe Mparadzi Pretoria, SouthAfrica

2020-10-27 "I want to see change and reform in ECD sector the bill ofrights must speak to us"

Thembelihle PearlKhati


2020-10-27 "I stand for ECD. Children first!"

Likeleli Komane Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-27 "I support this reform"

Maureen Magenga Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-27 "I'm signing this cause iwas affected by corona no money topay for my bills and my staff"

Nomsa Mandla Cape Town,South Africa

2020-10-27 "I'm signing up the petition because I don't have a structurefor my chrech I 'm renting and I also don't get subsidy fromDsd"

Sanet Strydom Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-27 "I have my own ecd centre and need help. My staffneed training. Salaries are small. Income too little to doeverything possible for my children. Parents struggling topay fees and poverty a constant battle. Most income i haveis spent on food and resources. I have every good intentionbut although I have all good intensions, budget is alwaysa huge constraint. I recieve no funding because of all thered tape and restrictions although most of my kids areafrican and are from poor households I always have the BEEcard over my head because I am a white owner... I don'tunderstand why I get blocked on every possible help if it ispoor african children I am trying to help. I so wish I can finda voice for them... I will keep on trying. Never give up!"

Mathapelo Moloto Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-27 "ECD must be recognised and respected"

Gloria Chijioke Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-27 "Gloria Chijioke"

Lizzy Selina Ndewa Pretoria, SouthAfrica

2020-10-27 "I'm supporting the ECD sector"

Carolyn Reid Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-27 "The present act is overly burdensome and complicated anddoes not support centres in trying to become compliant.Many requirements are unreasonable and don't take thecontext of the centres into account."

Lizzy Selina Ndewa Pretoria, SouthAfrica

2020-10-27 "Our Government demand too much from the Ecd's in orderto comply, and our center's are not earning much, wherewill we get the money for compliance, let them loosen


their By-laws so that we all comply. We are helping thecommunity. Please"

carol browne Pinetown, SouthAfrica

2020-10-27 "I'm signing because i am a nutritionist and i know thatlong term mental and physical health are improved throughchildrens participation in quality ECD."

Leanne Reid Cape Town,South Africa

2020-10-27 "Make quality ECD possible �"

Pinkie Sekhethela Durban, SouthAfrica

2020-10-27 "I sign this petition because I support ECD programs ####"

Anne Canham Welkom, SouthAfrica

2020-10-27 "ECD sector needs urgent attention by being prioritize andfully supported by government."

Phindile Mzimba Pretoria, SouthAfrica

2020-10-27 "I'm signing because I run an ECD and I am not registered"

PoonamDwarkaram

Durban, SouthAfrica

2020-10-27 "I am signing this petition because I want to support the keyreforms that need to be looked at, and changed."

Adri Swanepoel Cape Town,South Africa

2020-10-27 "No child must be margenalized"

Mandla Tshabalala Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-27 "Iam a firm believer in Early learning and how it cansignificant increase the educational outcome of ourchildren"

Rejoice Tolo Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-27 "Rejoice Tolo"

Linda Arkert Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-27 "Those first years are when the brain is developing the most.Early education sets the child up for success in later life.Linda Arkert. Registered social worker and play therapist"

Jean Motaung Durban, SouthAfrica

2020-10-27 "In the area I service caregivers cannot afford to paymonthly school fees. Children are mostly not accessing theECD programme. The support with legislation appropriateand subsidy can go a long way to improve and preparechildren and their families' lives."

Augusta Brandt Robertson,South Africa

2020-10-27 "Ecd needs to become a priority. All children shoul haveequal access to quality education."

Julia Stuart Norrish Cape Town,South Africa

2020-10-27 "Meaningful Early Childhood Development is the bestinvestment, and we need structures and policy to supportaccess and provision of these services."

Dawn Brochenin Hole in the wall,South Africa

2020-10-27 "We need to get the ECD Sector sorted"

Priscilla Edmonds Pinetown, SouthAfrica

2020-10-27 "I totally support these proposals"

Felicia Goff South Africa 2020-10-27 "By time we need change in this sector"


Rosina Chipana Switzerland 2020-10-27 "Because l support ECD and the legal system is not servingthe poor children and poor communities."

Anneke VanHeerden


2020-10-27 "Children are our future. I have an ECD center and areaware of the struggles we as ECDs face when registering orre registeting. Hidden costs from city planning is causingunnessary financial burden on an already financial crippledsector"

susan hall Storrs, England,UK

2020-10-27 "These reforms are essential if South Africa's children are tohave a chance of fulfilling their potential in life"

Carol Dlamini Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-27 "ECD Matters - Early Learning is the foundation for allchildren not few privileged"

Clive Tswaile Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-27 "As the chairperson the ecd progressive movement and itsmembers we fully support the initiative"

Joyce mbalula Durban, SouthAfrica

2020-10-27 "In my area so service as prac"

Letitia Kilowan Cape Town,South Africa

2020-10-27 "I am a preschool teacher and with pit a job"

Atisha Naidoo Durban, SouthAfrica

2020-10-27 "I am an ecd owner and it is indeed difficult to go throughso many registration processess. We need assistance andguidance from the necessary departments. I am all forsupporting ECD and bringing change."

Thato Mamabolo Polokwane,South Africa

2020-10-27 "I want to see the EcD sector reformed. It is time to reformand formalize the sector"

Eva Van Belle CAPE TOWN,South Africa

2020-10-27 "Early childhood is the most vital period of a life and apositive change during early childhood will reap benefitsfor that individual thoughout life. Ever Rand spend on ECDsaves R11 later. Registration for subside is complicated andin many instances unattainable, I know of one ECD centrethat cannot be registered because there are no plans forthe building from which they operate! The 6 million childrenunder Grade R age need a system which serves them: whichmeans that local and national government needs to providea registration process and subsidy scheme that is inclusiveand assists the practitioners rather than an exclusive."

YVONNEBRAITHWAITE

Bloemfontein,South Africa

2020-10-27 "A wonderful thing to do for the children in our country."

MOGAMATFredericks


2020-10-27 "I agree with Clive Tswaile."

Malekhotla PatriciaKhonkhe


2020-10-28 "I am signing this petition because I M support the ECD"

Sonti Matlatsane Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-28 "Matlatsane"


Content Modipane Polokwane,South Africa

2020-10-28 "I'm signing because I need equal treatment to all ecdcentre's and morally support from the government"

Suzan Sebeela Pretoria, SouthAfrica

2020-10-28 "I believe in education 4 the young ones"

Shashalee Daniels Cape Town,South Africa

2020-10-28 "I'm signing this petition for practitioners/teachers whomour government don't even take note off. This is our jobs,our passion, our bread & butter. These millions of childrenaround South Africa need the first foundation and that is usThe ECD's .. How many children are here outside ,hunger& so eager to learn & play at same time. I live in rural areain Cape Town named Heinz Park and if you just come outcomfy offices & houses & come see in what these childrenare living, eating & learn you'll cry. It's heartbreaking toshe how our children has to wait for next meal at thechurch/mosque cause there isnt really at home to eat. Withgovernment help we could save a lot of our children toopen our doors for breakfast & lunch everyday. Back topractitioners/teachers we have lives, families that dependson us but at the moment we actually going home with alittle .. �it's heartbreaking we have bills, rent , food, kids &everything cost money .. Money isn't everything but we needto live at the of the day .. Pl"

Hildah Kekae Pretoria, SouthAfrica

2020-10-28 "I need government to acknowledge the ECD centres, theimpact they are doing for the nation the importance of ECD"

Ephia NonhlanhlaMkhwanazi

Pretoria, SouthAfrica

2020-10-28 "Health certificates and fundings"

Nicolette Williams Cape Town,South Africa

2020-10-28 "Am a teacher and principal"

Selina Hlakane Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-28 "I'm signing because I feel ECD needs more recognitionthan any other sector because that's where we lay afoundation of a child to be who she/he wants to be infuture.without support our children will be raised withunstable conditions."

Arlene Cleophas Cape Town,South Africa

2020-10-28 "Because I also need to cover things that the Ecd needs andsalaries needs to be paid."

Antoinette Engel Cape Town,South Africa

2020-10-28 "I work in Ecd and we need this!!!"

Danielle Smith Cape Town,South Africa

2020-10-28 "I work in the ECD."

Ashney Govender Johannesburg,South Africa

2020-10-28 "I am an ECD owner that requires a 1 step registrationprcedure"

Pateka Mtintsilana East London,South Africa

2020-10-28 "The reason for signing : Loaves and Fishes Networksupports children in ECD centres in marginalised areas. Theydeserve better"


david hall UK 2020-10-28 "I live in South Africa and support a literacy project in ECDCsin Langeberg Municipality"

Pam Picken Cape Town,South Africa

2020-10-28 "I am a passionate advocate for South Africa’s youngchildren and strongly believe every single child has a rightto quality ECD services to enable him or her reach theirpotential. The Children’s Act should provide the legalframework to make this possible & it doesn’t in its currentstate. The proposed Children’s Amendment Bill worsens theposition. Let’s take this opportunity to get our legislativeframework for children right this time"

Marie Labuschagne Alberton, SouthAfrica

2020-10-28 "The future starts with ECD and the government should lookafter our preschoolers properly."

Twinkle little starsdaycare Mphufane


2020-10-28 "For the weelbeing of zest"

Mary Morgan Durban, SouthAfrica

2020-10-29 "Effective ECD is the future of South Africa."

Sonia Botha Cape Town,South Africa

2020-10-29 "All children should have access to safe, regulated, earlylearning centers & care facilities. 60% of children has absentfathers while >40% of mothers are single mothers - whichmeans the mother has to work & needs an affordable, safecare facility."

lori lake Cape Town,South Africa

2020-10-29 "Early investment is needed to build a strong foundationand will yield the highest returns"

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