"A Nation That Can’t Read, Can’t Succeed" #WorldBookDay 24 April 2025

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Why Early Childhood Development is Key to Fixing SA’s Literacy Crisis!
Every year, thousands of children enter formal schooling without the foundational literacy skills needed for success. Research from the World Literacy Foundation shows that children who lack early literacy skills are more likely to fall behind and face long-term educational challenges. Despite Government’s recognition of early childhood development (ECD) as crucial to reversing South Africa's literacy crisis, meaningful action has admittedly been delayed by three decades.
Join Tlotlang Moletsane in conversation with Nikki Lopes, Finance Manager & Legacy Architect – at Santa Shoebox Project, as she delves deeper into the issue
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17 Apr 2025 English South Africa Society & Culture

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