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International Literacy Day shines spotlight on South Africa’s poor literacy rate

International Literacy Day, which is commemorated on September 8, brings stories about South Africa’s poor literacy rates to the spotlight – and the statistics are alarming.

Eight out of 10 Grade 4 learners can’t read for meaning, while the adult literacy rate is 87%.

Digital literacy is equally challenging, especially given that only 10% of homes have internet access.

Many organisations, however, provide time and resources to improve the overall literacy rate and to ensure a brighter future for a well-read generation of South African children.

One success story is Education without Borders (EwB).

Education without Borders is an organisation that provides after-school education and…

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