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The Literacy Crisis in South Africa: Why Reading Matters Now
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.

The Importance of Reading in Early Education
Education 5 April 2026

The Importance of Reading in Early Education

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

Creative Learning Methods: When Art and Reading Work Together
Creative Learning 28 March 2026

Creative Learning Methods: When Art and Reading Work Together

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

Programme Update: The Stories That Ran Away in Cape Town Schools
Programme Update 20 March 2026

Programme Update: The Stories That Ran Away in Cape Town Schools

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

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