ReadingPanel @ReadingPanel
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka has convened the 2030 Reading Panel to ensure that by 2030 every 10 year old can read for meaning. readingpanel.co.za Cape Town, South Africa Joined December 2021-
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The 2030 Reading Panel is a crucial initiative focused on achieving universal literacy in South Africa by 2030, ensuring every child can read for meaning. You can access the full 2025 Reading Panel Background Report on our website. #2030ReadingPanel #Literacy2030
Tune into Capricorn Talk to listen to Lebogang Maphelela, part of the 2030 Reading Panel Secretariat, in conversation with Nghamula Chauke.@Nghamula @CapricornFM #2030ReadingPanel
Last week, DGMT's Kentse Radebe joined experts at the @ReadingPanel. Despite some progress, only 20% of Grade 3 learners meet reading benchmarks. Literacy must be a national priority for a thriving economy and just society. Read Kentse’s reflection here: loom.ly/Rp3jwQk
Bilingual Education Key to South Africa’s Learning Success, Says Former Peruvian Minister diplomaticinside.com/2025/02/27/189… via @diplomatic @JaimeSaavedra22
Tune in for an interview on @SAfmRadio Night Talk featuring the Secretariat of the 2030 Reading Panel, Sipumelele Lucwaba in conversation with Oliver Dickson. @Oliver_Speaking #2030ReadingPanel
Education in Crisis | 80% of Grade 3 pupils cannot read for meaning enca.com/videos/educati…
enca.com/videos/educati… #2030ReadingPanel and the new report profiled on @eNCA #ReadingforMeaning
primediaplus.com/2025/02/26/one… #2030ReadingPanel One in five learner can't read to the required levels of reading #readingforMeaning
Maths, literacy crisis for pupils, teachers – report sowetanlive.co.za/news/2025-02-2… via @SowetanLIVE #2030ReadingPan @SowetanLIVE
Reading Panel urges government to fully fund new education policies businesslive.co.za/bd/national/ed… via @BusinessLiveSA
news24.com/citypress/news… Thank you @City_Press for profiling some of the concerns and findings of our #2030ReadingPanel findings
In the news #2030ReadingPanel iol.co.za/the-star/news/… thank you @IOL #ReadingforMeaning. Did you know 80% of SA Grade 3 learners cannot read for meaning.
Join Sipumelele Lucwaba the 2030 Reading Panel secretariat on News Night with @MarcelleGordon as she unpacks the findings of the 2025 Reading Panel Report. #2030ReadingPanel @eNCA
Tune into Power 98.7 to listen to Secretariat of the 2030 Reading Panel, Sipumelele Lucwaba in conversation with Thabiso Kotane. @Powerfm987 #2030ReadingPanel
What an incredible #2030ReadingPanel, we look forward to the future and the fruits of the work that is being done. May we continue to strive for quality education for all, reading for meaning and collaboration. #EducationForAll
Tune in for an interview on KAYA959 that will feature the General Secretary of Equal Education, @CedoMadubedube in conversation with the radio show host, @PhemeloMotene. @KayaON959 #2030ReadingPanel
Prof Michael Sachs reminds us that education is co-produced by schools and homes. #2030ReadingPanel @MichaelSachs99
Prof Veronica McKay: We are beyond pilot schemes - we know what works. Home learning is very important for basic literacy - counting, colours, and singing can all be part of everyday activities at home. #2030ReadingPanel

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