World Read Aloud Day Highlights SA’s Literacy Crisis
By Rachel Mohamed Today is World Read Aloud Day, which emphasizes the importance of reading. In South Africa, 60% of homes lack books, and many children struggle to read for comprehension. It is essential to foster a reading culture in our communities. The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, in collaboration with Year Beyond Youth, is promoting literacy initiatives through public libraries to encourage reading. Speaking on VOC’s […]
