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Turning the Tide: Mother-Tongue Education Grows Across SA Schools
No child should struggle under the weight of language barriers. The expansion of bilingual education is helping learners build strong foundations in the language they understand best. Picture Credit: YPLEngage By Aisha Zardad South Africa – As South Africa marks International Mother Language Day, the Department of Basic Education says it has made steady progress…
Literacy Alarm: Just 3 in 10 Foundation Phase Pupils Meet Reading Standard
New research reveals most Grade 1 to 3 pupils in South Africa are struggling with basic reading skills, raising concerns about long-term educational outcomes. Picture Credit: Child Magazine By Aisha Zardad South Africa – Fewer than one in three Grade 1 to 3 pupils in South Africa read at the required level in their home…
Extra Day Off? SA Could Get Bonus Public Holiday in 2026
South Africans could receive an extra public holiday in 2026 if President Cyril Ramaphosa declares the upcoming local government election day a national holiday. Picture Credit: GGA By Aisha Zardad South Africa – South Africans could be in line for an additional public holiday in 2026 — but it all depends on whether President Cyril…
Walmart Expands Aggressively in South Africa with 21 New Stores
Walmart is expanding its South African footprint with 21 new stores, bringing its range of groceries, fresh food, and household products closer to consumers. Picture Credit: Yahoo By Aisha Zardad South Africa – Retail giant Walmart is accelerating its South African expansion, announcing plans to open 21 additional stores across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western…