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2030 Reading Panel Findings Reinforce National Urgency to Transform Early-Grade Reading

Johannesburg, 25 February 2025 - Just weeks after President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), where he reaffirmed the government’s commitment to “ensuring that every child can read for meaning in the foundation phase,” a new report has been released by the 2030 Reading Panel. The 2025 report, released today in Johannesburg, provides […]

Minister Gwarube Advocates for Focused Education Reform in South Africa

Johannesburg, 14 August 2024 – In a bold and candid address at the Kievet Reading Panel, Minister of Education Siviwe Gwarube emphasized the need for an in-depth review of the efficacy of The Departments programmes. Her speech marked a significant departure from the usual scripted rhetoric, laying bare the deep-rooted inequalities and systemic failures that […]

Groundbreaking 2030 Reading Panel Meeting Highlights Shift in National Education Priorities

Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 August 2024 – In a significant move towards addressing South Africa’s reading crisis, the 2030 Reading Panel convenes today at the Kievits Kroon Gauteng Wine Estate for its second annual meeting of the year. This unprecedented decision to hold an additional meeting underscores the panel’s commitment to urgent action in light […]