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Johannesburg, South Africa Beigetreten Temmuz 2023
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A successful first day of Activism Row, and a well attended activation, of people who want to join us in changing how the story ends! Join us again tomorrow, from at the @VisitConHill Old Fort, doors open at 10am. Get your free tickets here: bit.ly/4s46JJj
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See you at the Right to Read Campaign activation today, as we engage on the urgent need for binding literacy regulations to advance foundational literacy. TODAY, 27 March 2026 @ 12:00 Human Rights Conference Room, Constitution Hill JOIN US AS WE CHANGE HOW THE STORY ENDS
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South Africa’s literacy crisis demands urgent action. Be part of the conversation at the Right to Read Campaign activation as we CHANGE HOW THE STORY ENDS. 📅: 27 March 2026 🕒: 12:00 📍: Human Rights Conference Room, Constitution Hill #tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">webtickets.co.za/v2/EventCatego…
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Change how the story ends! Join the Right to Read Campaign activation at the Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival on 27 March 2026 at 12:00. Let’s work together to ensure every child can read for meaning. Link to download tickets: #tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">webtickets.co.za/v2/EventCatego…
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ReadingPanel@ReadingPanel·
The 2026 Reading Panel Background Report focuses on evidence, progress & scaling what works. From provincial data to teacher preparation & system reform, the conversation moved from insight to action. Read the full 2026 Report here 👉 readingpanel.co.za/resources #2030ReadingPanel
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SA’s literacy crisis goes beyond reading words, it’s about reading for meaning. Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Nikki Bush on what the 2026 #2030ReadingPanel report reveals & what ECD centres & schools must do next. Listen to the full conversation @Radio702 🎧 omny.fm/shows/weekend-…
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Right to Read@RightToRead_·
Hon. Ciska Jordaan, member of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, posed 3 critical questions to the Minister of Basic Education regarding the Department’s participation in the upcoming Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) on our behalf.
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encourage a culture of reading among children and families. The discussion also explored ways that the Right to Read Campaign and community leaders can work together to raise awareness about the importance of literacy and support reading initiatives within their communities.
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On 8 February 2026, the Right to Read Campaign met with members of the Ministers’ Fraternal in Makhanda to discuss the role that communities can play in strengthening early grade literacy. The engagement brought together faith leaders who serve communities across Makhanda.
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#WIL | Today marks the second day of engagements in Pretoria, Gauteng, where stakeholders continue discussions on the Policy for School-based Work Integrated Learning (WIL). Ms Lala Maja, Director for Initial Teacher Education at the Department of Basic Education and programme lead for the Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme, outlines the purpose of the engagement. She explains that the process forms part of a collaborative initiative between the Department of Basic Education and the Department of Higher Education and Training to develop a dedicated policy that will guide how schools support student teachers during their teaching practice. Technical expertise for the policy development is being provided by the Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) in Finland through the Regional Teachers Initiative for Africa. The consultation process brings together universities, provincial education departments, teacher unions and civil society to share current practices and inform the design of research instruments that will guide the national survey and policy development process. The initiative recognises Work Integrated Learning as a critical component of the Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications (MRTEQ), helping student teachers bridge the gap between university learning and classroom practice through structured mentorship and support in schools. Findings from the consultation and research process will inform the draft policy, expected to be presented later this year. #TeacherDevelopment #WorkIntegratedLearning #EducationZA #GovZAUpdates
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ReadingPanel@ReadingPanel·
Closing the day last week at the #2030ReadingPanel Conference & 2026 Report launch, Dr @phumlambongcuka reinforced the need for urgency paired with sustained system reform to accelerate progress in foundational learning.
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On Tue 24 Feb our Right to Read Steering Committee attended the @ReadingPanel conference. 15% of Grade 3s can’t read a single word. Progress is emerging, but we need to build binding National Literacy Regulations so every child reads for meaning by age 10. #RightToRead
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DBE flagged gaps in reporting + implementation. Provinces vary on budgets, materials, teacher prep and time for literacy. Without binding National Literacy Regulations, delivery stays uneven. DBE must set a roadmap so every child reads for meaning by 10. #RightToRead
ReadingPanel@ReadingPanel

The #2030ReadingPanel released this week lays bare the scale of South Africa’s foundational literacy crisis. The findings reveal only 30% of pupils in grades 1 to 3 are reading at grade level in their home languages. Read more 👉timeslive.co.za/news/south-afr… @TimesLIVE @Didi_Mash

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The urgency is clear: 15% of Gr 3 learners can’t read a word in any language. There are promising steps (57k reading champions being deployed; BEd programmes under review), but without binding National Literacy Regulations, delivery will stay uneven & learners will be left behind
The Common Sense@CommonSense_ZA

Only 30% of South African Grade 1–3 learners read at their expected level. Even in the richest schools, just 60% meet benchmarks, and 15% can’t read a single word. Language and socio-economic gaps make the crisis worse. Provinces are rolling out reading programmes, but national focus is fading. Read the full analysis in The Common Sense. #TheCommonSense #SouthAfrica #Education #Literacy #ReadingCrisis thecommonsense.co.za/Economics%20%2…

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Yes — the crisis is solvable, and provinces are showing what works. But progress can’t depend on postcode. We need National Literacy Regulations with clear minimum standards and reporting, so every school gets the support needed for every child to read for meaning. #RightToRead
ReadingPanel@ReadingPanel

81% of children cannot read for meaning by age 10. But this crisis is solvable & provinces are already showing what works. That’s why former Deputy President Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka convened the #2030ReadingPanel to track progress & accountability. readingpanel.co.za

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Parents and @equal_education members began engaging with the draft literacy regulations and what they could look like in practice. This is part of the longer work to strengthen regulations and push for reforms that support real reading outcomes in schools. #RightToRead #Literacy
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