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A campaign to ensure every child in South Africa can read for meaning by age 10, through stronger teaching, clear standards, and community action.

Johannesburg, South Africa Entrou em Temmuz 2023
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Right to Read
Right to Read@RightToRead_·
On 10 May 2026, the Right to Read Campaign hosted a community activation in Makhanda on South Africa’s literacy crisis. Real change begins when communities come together to support every child’s right to read and learn. Invite us to engage with your community. #RightToRead
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HigherEducationZA@HigherEduGovZA·
Deputy Minister @DrMimmyGondwe highlighted the urgent need to address adult illiteracy in South Africa, noting that approximately 3.8 million adults remain functionally illiterate, with the majority being women from rural, mining and marginalised communities @MQA_SA @ServiceSETA
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At the Human Rights Festival at Constitution Hill, we met people strengthening literacy in their communities, from supporting crèches to guiding parents early. These efforts show literacy starts beyond classrooms. The Right to Read Campaign grows through these connections.
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We were proud to be part of the Human Rights Festival, hosted by Constitutional Hill. Engagement from festival goers who attended our activation & visited our table was enthusiastic and inspiring. We look forward to seeing everyone rocking their Right to Read T-shirts!
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Right to Read@RightToRead_·
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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Right to Read@RightToRead_·
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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ReadingPanel@ReadingPanel·
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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Dep. Basic Education@DBE_SA·
#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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