
Literacy 12 April 2026
The Literacy Crisis in South Africa: Why Reading Matters Now
A look at the urgent state of reading in South African primary schools and why early intervention is the most powerful lever we have.
Stories, insights and updates from the Kezlei Foundation.

A look at the urgent state of reading in South African primary schools and why early intervention is the most powerful lever we have.

How early literacy shapes every other subject — and what schools, parents and partners can do to build strong young readers.

Inside our embodied learning approach — how art, movement and storytelling deepen comprehension and confidence.

What's happening on the ground — facilitator stories, classroom moments and what we're learning from the pilot.