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A deep dive into the state of reading in SA

Despite the power of reading to unlock knowledge and opportunity, SA continues to face a national literacy crisis. A team of journalists from The Herald, Daily Dispatch and Sowetan dive into the challenges behind the statistics — from under-resourced schools and language barriers to the impact of poverty and technology. We also highlight the efforts of educators, communities, and reading champions working to turn the tide. Can SA build a culture of reading for all? UNDERSTANDING SA'S READING LANDSCAPE — Rochelle de Kock, The Herald editor TURNING THE PAGE | A Deep Dive into the state of Reading in South Africa Reporting by Nomazima Nkosi Video by Hughan Milborrow Produced by Kelly Adams-Milborrow In a cramped classroom meant for 30 children, 70 pupils squeeze in shoulder-to-shoulder, bright-eyed and eager to learn. By Nomazima Nkosi The Eastern Cape provincial government says it is making strides in addressing literacy challenges among schoolchildren ... By Lulamile Feni subbed guy At Dietrich Primary School in Schauderville, where cultures and languages from across Africa converge, ... Masinyusane is an isiXhosa word which means 'let us uplift each other', and that is exactly what the Nelson Mandela Bay ... Funda Ujabule School in Soweto has positioned itself as a leading example in the foundation phase of primary education ... In the heart of rural Limpopo, under the shade of a tree in the small village of Ga-Ipate, a quiet revolution in ... Rapidly expanding communities in Nelson Mandela Bay are placing increasing pressure on schools designed to accommodate ... Hlumelo Makunga, a 19-year-old Wits University student, is living proof that learning in one's mother tongue can be ... By Lulamile Feni Nomakwezi 'Kwesta' Dlali is not just a school principal; she is a passionate advocate for Mother Tongue-based Bilingual ... By Lulamile Feni A growing number of children across SA are struggling with reading and comprehension — a crisis that literacy ... When California-born teacher Janet Wolfertz first arrived in the small village of Viedgesville, she turned heads. as ... By Lulamile Feni SA's failure to invest meaningfully in early childhood development (ECD) is deepening the country's literacy crisis, ... By Koena Mashale Amid a sluggish government response, Astra Primary School started a grassroots literacy project that is transforming ... By Nomazima Nkosi — Mary Metcalfe, University of Johannesburg education expert A report by the 2030 Reading Panel, chaired by former deputy president Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, has laid bare the ... Thirty years into SA's democracy, it is deeply disturbing that thousands of children in the Eastern Cape, particularly ... By Dr Nontsikelelo Ndabeni and Dr Siziwe Dlepu The roadmap outlines four collective commitments to expand access to an additional 200,000 children per year, reaching ... By Siviwe Gwarube When half of SA's teachers are ready to leave the profession, not because of unruly pupils but because of toxic work ... By Dr Mzoli Osborn Voyiya As someone who battled to converse with my peers who attended predominantly black schools and were taught in isiXhosa, ... Access to books, libraries and reading role models can transform the literacy levels of SA's children By Xolisa Guzula Addressing SA's literacy challenge from the early years is fundamental to improving quality and efficiency throughout ... By Mary Metcalfe It has been widely reported that SA's grade 4 pupils cannot read with understanding in their home language and the ... By Dr Sonti Mokobane and Dr Sive Makeleni My own assessment is that we generally don't have a vision as a country when it comes to defining the society that we ... By Gugulethu Maqetuka BEYOND THE PAGE A nation at the crossroads of literacy Fast-growing communities pile pressure on Nelson Mandela Bay schools | Reporting by Nomazima Nkosi, Video by Hughan Milborrow, Produced by Kelly Adams-Milborrow Swamped teachers 'expected to perform miracles' | Reporting by Nomazima Nkosi, Video by Hughan Milborrow, Produced by Kelly Adams-Milborrow How an innovative literacy project is transforming young lives | Reporting by Nomazima Nkosi, Video by Hughan Milborrow, Produced by Kelly Adams-Milborrow Reading Champions shine a little light in tough Nelson Mandela Bay neighbourhood | Reporting by Nomazima Nkosi, Video by Hughan Milborrow, Produced by Kelly Adams-Milborrow This special report into the state of literacy, a collaborative effort by The Herald, Sowetan and Daily Dispatch, was made possible by the Henry Nxumalo Foundation