From Wardrobes to World Maps: How Books Became My Passport
I didn’t own a passport as a child, but I traveled farther than most. My ticket? A book. My first journey? Through the back of a dusty wardrobe into the…
Why Letter Sounds Matter More Than Names for Early Reading
Teaching your child to read? Start with letter sounds, not names. Most parents are shocked to learn that Children don't need to know letter names to start reading. In fact, teaching sounds…
The Mistake Holding Back South Africa’s Young Readers (And How to Fix It)
Most parents—and even some schools—unknowingly sabotage early reading success by teaching letter sounds in alphabetical order (A, B, C...). This outdated method is a key reason 81 % of South African Grade…
Garingani-wa-Garingani: How Firelight Stories Ignited My Lifelong Love of Reading
Before I knew how to hold a book, I learned to hold space for stories. Oral Story telling as a gateway to literacy Growing up in rural South Africa, my…
Your child doesn’t read, is it your fault?
We’ve all seen the stats: the 2030 Reading Panel found that 78% of South African children in Grade 3 cannot read for meaning in either English or their mother tongue.…
The Need for a Reading Culture in Rural South Africa
My Personal Experience with Limited Access to Books I was born and raised in rural South Africa. At 12 years old, I stepped into a library for the first time—and…
South Africa Marks 30 Years of Freedom Amidst Challenges: A Reflection on Inequality, Crime, and Poverty
South Africa is at a turning point as it marks thirty years of independence from the end of apartheid. Even though the milestone is celebrated, enduring issues like poverty, high…
What to do if you failed Matric or unhappy with results? SA’s education system offers more than 4 options
The 2024 matric class finished the road to final exams, and some may need other avenues to earn that NSC exam. There are some options for anyone who has not…
Curro School South Africa: Why parents keep talking about the fees
Curro is a popular school in South Africa, and parents were discussing the fees after the school communicated its rates for 2024 The South African private topped Twitter trends as…
Christmas get-together ideas for professionals tired from working all year
Christmas time with family or friends can end up as a day of chores, and the main event is usually a big dinner Exploring your city during the festive season…