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17 days ago

#ECDOpenDay | Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, @LebogangMaile1 says ECD Open Day reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to quality early learning for every child, regardless of their socio-economic background. ECD Day also highlighted the Bana Pele Mass Registration Drive’s role in formalising ECD centres, improving safety and expanding government support. “No child must be left behind,” said MEC Maile, calling on government, parents, communities and practitioners to work together to secure every child’s future. #BanaPele #ECD #ItTakesAVillageToRaiseAChild #GrowingGautengTogether

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Gauteng Department of Education

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17 days ago

#ECDOpenDay | Accelerating ECD Registration and Support MEC @LebogangMaile1 has called for stronger collaboration between the Department, municipalities and sector partners to accelerate ECD registration, improve compliance and ensure that qualifying children benefit from government support. With the ECD subsidy allocation for Gauteng increased to R1.2 billion for the 2027/28 financial year, the Bana Pele Mass Registration Drive remains central to identifying programmes, supporting compliance and ensuring that children are not left behind. #BanaPele #ECD #GrowingGautengTogether

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Gauteng Department of Education

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17 days ago

#ECDOpenDay | MEC Maile Addresses ECD Subsidies and Corruption MEC @LebogangMaile1 has acknowledged challenges relating to delayed or withdrawn ECD subsidies, noting that the Department is assessing cases to determine appropriate and sustainable interventions. He has also condemned allegations of officials soliciting bribes from ECD programmes, urging practitioners and owners not to pay bribes and to report suspected corruption through the appropriate official channels. #BanaPele #ECD #GrowingGautengTogether

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Gauteng Department of Education

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17 days ago

#ECDOpenDay | Supporting ECD Centres Towards Registration and Compliance MEC @LebogangMaile1 has called for practical support to help ECD centres meet registration and compliance requirements, emphasising that operating in a township should not prevent centres from accessing the support they need. MEC Maile highlighted the importance of collaboration between government and municipalities to address compliance barriers while ensuring that children have access to safe, quality early learning environments. #BanaPele #ECD #GrowingGautengTogether

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Gauteng Department of Education

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17 days ago

#ECDOpenDay | Children’s Rights and Shared Responsibility Rex Molefe of the National Early Childhood Development Alliance (NECDA) welcomed the ECD Open Day as an important platform for engagement between government and civil society. He emphasised that Early Childhood Development goes beyond care and education, highlighting its constitutional significance and the shared responsibility to uphold and protect children’s rights. #BanaPele #ECD #GrowingGautengTogether

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Gauteng Department of Education

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17 days ago

#ECDOpenDay | Recognising and Supporting ECD Practitioners Julia Ngobeni of the South African Congress of ECD in Gauteng welcomed the Department’s efforts to prioritise Early Childhood Development and create platforms for dialogue and collaboration. She emphasised that ECD extends beyond education, supporting families and laying the foundation for children’s futures. She reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to advocating for the recognition, dignity and professional growth of ECD practitioners while supporting quality early learning and compliance. #BanaPele #ECD #GrowingGautengTogether

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Gauteng Department of Education

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18 days ago

#ECDOpenDay | Calls for Support and Clarity on ECD Registration ECD principal and Bana Pele Mass Registration Ambassador, Mme Sibongile Dube, pledged her support for the Bana Pele initiative and commended social workers for their dedication to assisting ECD programmes. She called for clearer communication on registration requirements to ensure that all practitioners, including older ECD owners who may struggle to navigate the process, receive the guidance they need. She also encouraged ECD programmes to familiarise themselves with the Silver and Gold registration stages. #BanaPele #ECD #GrowingGautengTogether

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Gauteng Department of Education

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18 days ago

#ECDOpenDay | Purpose of the ECD Open Day Director for ECD, Phumelele Tloubatla, outlined the purpose of Gauteng’s inaugural ECD Open Day, highlighting its role in bringing together practitioners, principals, owners, communities, businesses, funders and civil society to engage on the state of ECD in the province. The platform also promotes the Bana Pele Mass Registration Drive and connects ECD stakeholders with exhibitors showcasing educational materials, toys and resources to support early learning. #BanaPele #ECD #GrowingGautengTogether

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Gauteng Department of Education

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18 days ago

#ECDOpenDay | Recognising The Custodians Of Our Children’s Early Years “You are the custodians of our children’s most critical years of life.” MEC @LebogangMaile1 paid tribute to social workers who work tirelessly in communities to ensure that children are safe, fed and supported in their development. He emphasised that #ECD is a national priority and requires a shared commitment to protecting and nurturing every child. #BanaPele #GrowingGautengTogether

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Gauteng Department of Education

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18 days ago

#ECDOpenDay | ECD Is The Foundation Of Lifelong Learning MEC @LebogangMaile1 has emphasised that Early Childhood Development is fundamental to the education journey, laying the foundation for future learning outcomes from Grade 1 through to Grade 12. He highlighted that the transfer of #ECD functions to Basic Education reinforces the responsibility to expand access to quality early learning and uphold every child’s right to development, care and protection. #BanaPele #GrowingGautengTogether

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Gauteng Department of Education

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18 days ago

#ECDOpenDay | Expanding Support For ECD Registration MEC @LebogangMaile1 outlined the Gauteng Department of Education’s efforts to support unregistered ECD programmes through the Bana Pele Mass Registration Drive. Despite staffing and capacity challenges, the Department continues to assist qualifying programmes through the registration and compliance process, working towards safer and better-supported early learning environments. #BanaPele #ECD #GrowingGautengTogether

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CITY OF EKURHULENI @City_Ekurhuleni

18 days ago

We remain committed to working alongside the Gauteng Department of Education and local stakeholders to ensure safe, quality early learning for every child. 🌟 Bana Pele — Children First. ❤️ #CityOfEkurhuleni #BanaPele #ECDOpenDay #ChildrenFirst

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