World Read Aloud Day

World Read Aloud Day breaks a record

Article Nal’ibali - 19 Mar 2020

Having celebrated the day for the past seven years, Nal’ibali has seen the number of children reached each year increase exponentially

Read a story to children in their home language

Article Lorato Trok - 5 Feb 2020

Download a story in an indigenous South African language for World Read Aloud Day

Reading aloud for literacy

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Feb 2019

As educators and children celebrate Word Read Aloud Day on Friday, this article discusses the importance — and fun — of reading aloud to children

Why reading aloud means the world to children

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Feb 2019

Parents can spend quality time with their children while promoting literacy and brain development

It takes a village to end illiteracy

Article Zukiswa Wanner - 26 Jan 2018

According to the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study 78% of South African grade four pupils cannot read with comprehension

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Joan Van Dyk - 26 Mar 2020

Tracing the close contacts of people who test positive for coronavirus disease is a delicate dance. Here’s why these health workers wait for the cover of darkness to take action

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Ministers go into self-isolation

Sabelo Skiti & Thanduxolo Jika - 26 Mar 2020

Two ministers have taken precautions after a Dirco employee tested positive for the virus

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The solitary choreography of solo prayer

Khadija Patel - 26 Mar 2020

Covid-19 transmissions in mosques and churches have complicated our relationships with them

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Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders

Special Reports

Dimension Data launches Saturday School in PE

Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2020

The Gauteng Saturday School has produced a number of success stories