Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube says the solution to the literacy crisis among South Africa's school children is to teach them in their mother tongue. A 2021 study by the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study found that 81% of South African Grade 4 learners struggle to read for comprehension at age 10. Gwarube says there needs to be redress in the system as the constitution guarantees the right to education in the mother tongue, yet that right has not been realised for millions of South Africans. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Gwarube, following her address at the Heritage Day commemoration in Johannesburg. 

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube says the solution to the literacy crisis among South Africa's school children is to teach them in their mother tongue. A 2021 study by the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study found that 81% of South African Grade 4 learners struggle to read for comprehension at age 10. Gwarube says there needs to be redress in the system as the constitution guarantees the right to education in the mother tongue, yet that right has not been realised for millions of South Africans. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Gwarube, following her address at the Heritage Day commemoration in Johannesburg.

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Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube says teaching learners in their mother tongue could be the solution to the literacy crisis among some of South Africa's school children

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has told the Adhoc Committee investigating criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system that the Political Killings Task Team was disbanded to prevent the investigation of Gauteng cases. Masemola says from the communications or chats between Matlala and Mogotsi the minister of police was being communicated to or kept informed. 

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has told the Adhoc Committee investigating criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system that the Political Killings Task Team was disbanded to prevent the investigation of Gauteng cases. Masemola says from the communications or chats between Matlala and Mogotsi the minister of police was being communicated to or kept informed.&nbsp;

From my observation, Political Killings Task Team was disbanded to prevent the investigation of Gauteng cases - National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola

KwaZulu-Natal police say a 22-year-old suspect who had been arrested for attempted murder was shot and killed after attacking officers inside the holding cells at Ntuzuma police station on Monday morning. Police say the suspect overpowered two officers, took keys to the main door and assaulted them before grabbing a firearm from responding officers and opening fire. Tactical teams later intervened and fatally wounded him. Two officers sustained minor injuries during the scuffle. Authorities say the situation was contained after several tense minutes. KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda  explains 

KwaZulu-Natal police say a 22-year-old suspect who had been arrested for attempted murder was shot and killed after attacking officers inside the holding cells at Ntuzuma police station on Monday morning. Police say the suspect overpowered two officers, took keys to the main door and assaulted them before grabbing a firearm from responding officers and opening fire. Tactical teams later intervened and fatally wounded him. Two officers sustained minor injuries during the scuffle. Authorities say the situation was contained after several tense minutes. KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda&nbsp; explains&nbsp;

Suspect shot dead in Ntuzuma police cells shootout

Former head of the National Prosecuting Authority Vusi Pikoli has told the Truth and Reconciliation Commission that the independence of the National Prosecuting Authority must be protected, even while maintaining cooperation with the government. Pikoli says his approach was always based on tactical flexibility, sharing information where necessary without compromising the NPA's constitutional independence. Pikoli also recalled a meeting with several ministers where concerns were raised about prosecutions linked to apartheid-era activities. He says some feared that pursuing certain cases could trigger renewed calls to prosecute former liberation movement members for actions before 1994. Let's briefly listen to the testimony of former head of the National Prosecuting Authority Vusi Pikoli. 

Former head of the National Prosecuting Authority Vusi Pikoli has told the Truth and Reconciliation Commission that the independence of the National Prosecuting Authority must be protected, even while maintaining cooperation with the government. Pikoli says his approach was always based on tactical flexibility, sharing information where necessary without compromising the NPA's constitutional independence. Pikoli also recalled a meeting with several ministers where concerns were raised about prosecutions linked to apartheid-era activities. He says some feared that pursuing certain cases could trigger renewed calls to prosecute former liberation movement members for actions before 1994. Let's briefly listen to the testimony of former head of the National Prosecuting Authority Vusi Pikoli.&nbsp;

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube says teaching learners in their mother tongue could be the solution to the literacy crisis among some of South Africa's school children

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