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New modes of digital literacy are just as important as traditional literacy. Photo: File

How to rethink literacy for the digital age

International Literacy Day offers a time for reflection on the situation in Africa, where gains have been made in literacy figures but where much remains to be done

A record 98.31% of Grade 12 learners passed the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations administered by the Independent Examinations Board

‘Good’ matric results do not tell the whole picture of SA education

While education authorities celebrate the 87.3% pass rate for 2024, only 50% of pupils made it from grade 1 to grade 12. And young people also struggle to get jobs regardless of…

While technology can create efficiencies in governance, it risks excluding marginalised groups who rely on traditional civic engagements.

e-Services in South Africa exacerbate inequality through digital barriers

Challenges detract from technology’s potential to allow users to engage with structures of political and public life, leaving many without a say

HONOR shines a light on the evolution of the digital landscape through ICT partnerships

The ICT Stakeholder Engagement summit created a space for ICT SMMEs to showcase their innovations and network

Using AI without critical reflection widens the gap between relevance and convenience.

Covid-19 exposes South Africa’s digital literacy divide

Only a few households have access to the internet and students and learners , but educators can find ways to improve reading for meaning and digital knowledge

A group of teachers undergoing digital skills training in the DBE Teacher Center in Seshego.

Vodacom has partnered with government for teacher development

To pass on digital skills, teachers must be proficient in them

Graphic: John McCann

Leapfrogging into digital can give youth work

South Africa is in a good position to upskill employees and young people for the 21st century