Right to Read

A campaign to ensure every child in South Africa can read for meaning by age 10, through stronger teaching, clear standards, and community action.

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Read the full blog about the Roundtable post here: https://t.co/NZftAWUjtD

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The Teacher Training Roundtable reaffirmed a shared understanding: improving literacy outcomes requires coordinated action, stronger accountability, and meaningful investment in teacher development and support. Here are some reflections from our participants about the day.

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Read the full blog post here: https://t.co/NZftAWUjtD

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On 21 May, the Right to Read Campaign convened educators, researchers, policymakers, legal experts, civil society organisations and education stakeholders in Johannesburg for the Teacher Training Roundtable under the theme: “Together Toward Reading Proficiency: Aligning Teacher

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and consistency of teacher training nationwide. Participants engaged in robust discussions on what meaningful reforms could look like, how they could be implemented in practice, and what coordinated action is needed to strengthen teacher training and improve literacy outcomes.

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On 10 May 2026, the Right to Read Campaign hosted a community activation in Makhanda on South Africa’s literacy crisis. Real change begins when communities come together to support every child’s right to read and learn. Invite us to engage with your community. #RightToRead

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Join us for the Men’s Literacy Imbizo as we celebrate fathers and men shaping children’s literacy journeys through reading, storytelling, and learning.

🗓 29 May 2026
⏰ 17:00 – 18:00 SAST
🎙 Boni Mahlinza, Chuma Puta & Righardt le Roux

Register here: https://t.co/p107T63fPP

#MensLiteracyImbizo #Nalibali #ReadingForEnjoyment

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Deputy Minister @DrMimmyGondwe highlighted the urgent need to address adult illiteracy in South Africa, noting that approximately 3.8 million adults remain functionally illiterate, with the majority being women from rural, mining and marginalised communities
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Our latest Right to Read newsletter is out now. It shares work across classrooms and communities, and what is coming next for the campaign.

Read: https://t.co/1nFFVLrOkc
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At the Human Rights Festival at Constitution Hill, we met people strengthening literacy in their communities, from supporting crèches to guiding parents early. These efforts show literacy starts beyond classrooms. The Right to Read Campaign grows through these connections.

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We were proud to be part of the Human Rights Festival, hosted by Constitutional Hill. Engagement from festival goers who attended our activation & visited our table was enthusiastic and inspiring.

We look forward to seeing everyone rocking their Right to Read T-shirts!

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A successful first day of Activism Row, and a well attended activation, of people who want to join us in changing how the story ends!

Join us again tomorrow, from at the @VisitConHill Old Fort, doors open at 10am. Get your free tickets here: https://t.co/nR2xcbtSiM

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See you at the Right to Read Campaign activation today, as we engage on the urgent need for binding literacy regulations to advance foundational literacy.

TODAY, 27 March 2026 @ 12:00
Human Rights Conference Room, Constitution Hill

JOIN US AS WE CHANGE HOW THE STORY ENDS

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South Africa’s literacy crisis demands urgent action. Be part of the conversation at the Right to Read Campaign activation as we CHANGE HOW THE STORY ENDS.

📅: 27 March 2026
🕒: 12:00
📍: Human Rights Conference Room, Constitution Hill

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Change how the story ends!

Join the Right to Read Campaign activation at the Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival on 27 March 2026 at 12:00. Let’s work together to ensure every child can read for meaning.

Link to download tickets: https://t.co/dzuiFty8gT

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The 2026 Reading Panel Background Report focuses on evidence, progress & scaling what works.

From provincial data to teacher preparation & system reform, the conversation moved from insight to action.

Read the full 2026 Report here 👉 https://t.co/EX6b8wDDYy

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