Oxford University
Empowering children through The Road to Literacy campaign
In her keynote address, Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga stated, “This campaign is a crucial step in our journey to instill a culture of reading and enhance the numeracy skills of primary school children across our beloved country.
I am particularly delighted to share that this year’s campaign places special emphasis on reading resources in mother tongue languages. Extensive research has shown that teaching in a child’s mother tongue reduces dropout rates and makes education more accessible and engaging.
Moreover, we recognize the critical importance of developing numeracy skills during a child’s formative years. Together, let us ignite a love for reading, strengthen numeracy skills, and empower our children to reach new heights of knowledge and achievement.”