education
Reading is essential for learning and empowerment, but many children have struggled to read for meaning for a number of years in South Africa. A reading report released by The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) in May showed that only 19% of South Africa’s Grade 4 pupils could read for meaning.
However, the National Teachers’ Union (Natu) felt that alarm bells had rung in recent years over the decrease in reading comprehension levels for
