South Africa’s Reading Crisis Deepens: Most Learners Leave School Without the Skills Employers Need
By Phidile DlomoPublished: 18 June 2026 A Generation at Risk as Millions of South African Learners Struggle to Read, Learn and Find Work South Africa is facing a growing education emergency that extends far beyond classroom walls. While official statistics often highlight improving matric pass rates, education experts, economists, and civil society organizations warn that … Read more