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Minister Gwarube recognised among TIME’s 100 Next leaders
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The Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has been named to TIME’s 100 Next list for 2026, placing South Africa’s education reform efforts in the global spotlight.
The Minister's inclusion recognises her work in strengthening early childhood education.
The recognition highlights South Africa’s role in global conversations around improving basic education and ensuring children develop essential literacy and numeracy skills from an early age.
The Department of Basic Education described the honour as a proud moment for Gwarube and the country’s education sector.
The Minister's inclusion recognises her work in strengthening early childhood education.
The recognition highlights South Africa’s role in global conversations around improving basic education and ensuring children develop essential literacy and numeracy skills from an early age.
The Department of Basic Education described the honour as a proud moment for Gwarube and the country’s education sector.
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George hosts annual Funda Mzantsi reading championship
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More than 300 inmates took part in the annual Funda Mzantsi Championship in George, in the Western Cape.
The inmates competed alongside students and community book clubs in reading, debating, spelling and book reviews.
The Championship forms part of government initiatives aimed at improving the culture of reading and literacy levels within South African communities while supporting the rehabilitation and social reintegration of offenders.
The inmates competed alongside students and community book clubs in reading, debating, spelling and book reviews.
The Championship forms part of government initiatives aimed at improving the culture of reading and literacy levels within South African communities while supporting the rehabilitation and social reintegration of offenders.
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Hanover Park Library marks five decades of community service
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The Hanover Park Library is marking 50 years of serving the local community in Cape Town.
The library has provided residents with access to information, education, digital resources and lifelong learning opportunities over the past five decades.
Mayoral committee member Francine Higham says the library has evolved from a traditional lending facility into a community hub supporting literacy, skills development, social inclusion and community engagement
The library has provided residents with access to information, education, digital resources and lifelong learning opportunities over the past five decades.
Mayoral committee member Francine Higham says the library has evolved from a traditional lending facility into a community hub supporting literacy, skills development, social inclusion and community engagement
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