This week, Unicef marked World Children's Day with a release of a report detailing the living conditions of children and adolescents in South Africa. The report's focus areas include health, education, water and sanitation and social protection. It's an attempt to raise awareness among policymakers and practitioners of the challenges and vulnerabilities children and young people face in the country. Unicef SA acting chief of communications Sudeshan Reddy highlights the most alarming findings of the 2024 situation analysis and what it means for the future of South African children.