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Bookworms: Happy book lovers at Exclusive Books in Centurion Mall, Pretoria. Photos: Siyafunda Sonke

Silence is golden for South Africa’s book lovers

Organisers Griffin Shea and Ntokozo Ndlovu speak about how silent reading clubs are transforming South Africa’s book culture

  • Library
7 min read
New modes of digital literacy are just as important as traditional literacy. Photo: File

How to rethink literacy for the digital age

International Literacy Day offers a time for reflection on the situation in Africa, where gains have been made in literacy figures but where much remains to be done

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The data from research centre Intelpoint suggests the majority of the population aged 15 years and older possesses basic reading and writing skills.

Bringing heritage into schools can boost SA’s literacy efforts

Stories from our rich heritage provide teachers with an affordable, accessible way to improve literacy levels, teaching children to read in their home language

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
South Africa’s medical schemes have increased premiums and reduced benefits while complicating their offerings, making it difficult for consumers to find the best value for money.

Doctors launch digital solution to boost health literacy in South Africa

The digital solution was designed to inform patients, improve healthcare outcomes and protect doctors

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The annual competition gives learners an opportunity to work with the Constitution and questions of equality, freedom and dignity (John McCann/M&G)

Health problems the hidden hurdle behind learners’ reading difficulties

Limpopo consistently ranks as one of the provinces with the lowest reading outcomes in Sepedi

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Core books, readers, dictionaries and other print reference materials may seem old school but they can play a vital role in improving reading ability and boosting literacy. (Photo by Sebastian Gollnow/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Why books are still vital for literacy and learning

Hundreds of thousands of children don’t have access to the internet and need physical resources, such as dictionaries, to further their education

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
Libraries are enlightening settings, sanctuaries from the noise and problems of the world outside. Photo: Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images

Books are still vital for literacy and learning

Hundreds of thousands of children don’t have access to the internet and need physical resources, such as dictionaries, to further their education

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read