Every day, millions of South African children walk long, dangerous journeys just to get to school. Some cross rivers, navigate unsafe roads, or face threats of violence—simply to access their right to education.
This draft policy is a starting point for change. It calls for a national, coordinated response to school transport—one that puts children’s safety, dignity, and rights first. We’re inviting parents, educators, policymakers, and civil society to help shape a transport system where every child can get to school safely. Every child. Every day.