In celebration of World Literacy Day, stories about South Africa’s poor literacy rates take the spotlight. Civil society is urging for an overhaul of the education system in light of shockingly low literacy levels in SA schools. According to the 2016 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS). 80% of Grade 4 learners are unable to read for meaning across all South African languages. Lerato Mbele speaks to Lunga Nqadolo, Managing Director of The Bookery about literacy in SA.

<p>In celebration of World Literacy Day, stories about South Africa’s poor literacy rates take the spotlight. Civil society is urging for an overhaul of the education system in light of shockingly low literacy levels in SA schools. According to the 2016 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS). 80% of Grade 4 learners are unable to read for meaning across all South African languages. Lerato Mbele speaks to Lunga Nqadolo, Managing Director of The Bookery about literacy in SA.</p>

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.</p>