Now is time for the Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Dr Reginah Mhaule who declared the moment a defining one for both province and country. The Premier of Mpumalanga, MEC Mr. Mandla Ndlovu followed and he emphasized that Mpumalanga was not just a host, but a change agent toward understanding the Role of Early Childhood Development Care - ECDC. The gathering saw educators, academics, learners, unions, traditional leaders, and global partners converge to set a new course for education in South Africa—one rooted in the G20 presidency’s core values of solidarity, equality, and sustainability. Heart to Heart