Impact on POV: Children Take Centre Stage in Parliament

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Young voices echoed through the halls of Parliament at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament, spotlighting the continued struggles facing South Africa’s youth from poverty to unequal access to services. House Chairperson Cedric Frolick acknowledged the uneven progress since democracy, even as he outlined key policies:

no-fee schools, nutrition programmes, primary healthcare, and child safety. Organised in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and Save the Children SA, this platform gave children a real say in their future. Phemelo speaks to Youth Leadership Programme Manager Samukelisiwe Mnguni to hear what the children had to say and why it matters.
13 Oct 2025 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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