When there is a problem with this essential foundation skill, help is at hand.

A spelling competition has inspired learners at a Cape Town school to start reading.

The CNA Readathon Campaign hopes to increase South Africa's literacy levels.

Study finds that reading enhances the likelihood teenagers will go on to study for a degree, writes Jeevan Vasagar.

Frequent playing of computer games appears to reduce teenagers' chances of going to university.

Parliament's Standing Committee on Finance is considering amending the budget to allow for a zero-rating of VAT on books.

The first National Book Week suffered a strike-induced hitch on Monday when attendance of school children dropped dramatically on its final day.

The Exclusive Books at Maponya Mall in Soweto is different from its older siblings in the suburbs.

The learners of Zimasa Community School in Langa in the Western Cape are reaping the benefits of having teachers who are determined to improve the reading, writing and mathematical competencies of their charges.

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