Buy children books instead of toys, Motshekga tells parents amid concerns over reading

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Basic education minister Angie Motshekga has advised parents to buy children books instead of toys after concerns that eight out of 10 grade 4 pupils cannot read for comprehension.

Motshekga said parents should consider buying children books instead of toys and sweets.

“For their birthdays, buy them books. Don't buy them toys only. The festival season is coming so if you buy them sweets, also make sure that you buy them a book. That's the advice we are giving to parents,” she said.

 

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