• 60% of grade 4 learners in the public schooling system are not able to read fluently and with understanding.
  • 13% of foundation phase new teacher graduates had an African home language; by contrast, 83% of learners have an African home language.
  • South Africa ranks worst for Science Achievement among more than 60 countries.

Research indicates that 61% of grade 5 learners unable to do basic maths

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