By Rachel Mohamed As South Africa observes International Literacy Day designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), it is important to highlight South Africa’s poor literacy rates. VOC News took to the streets to gauge public opinion on literacy in the country. Cape Town residents voiced their concerns, stating the literacy rate in South Africa is poor considering the youth are struggling to get employment and […]
Child and adult literacy rates in South Africa have seen a steady decline in the past 2 years, according to data from the World Bank. South Africa has an adult literacy rate of 87% – ranking lower than other developing countries such as Mexico and Brazil. Child literacy statistics are even lower, with around a third of children in the country being illiterate. Regent Business School’s, Doctor Ronel Blom, says […]
by Tauhierah Salie The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has denied rumours that it is phasing maths and science out of schools in the province. It follows reports that thousands of students have dropped science subjects, as well as opted for Mathematics Literacy as opposed to ‘Pure’ Maths. Education experts are concerned that the country will lose valuable industry leaders, in the face of increasingly complex challenges. Speaking to VOC […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
