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Bridging Policy and Practice: Literacy Leadership in South Africa with Dr Dolly Dlavane

In this dialogue, Dr Dolly Dlavane explores the challenges and opportunities in South Africa’s literacy landscape, focusing on the gap between progressive education policies and their implementation in schools. While the country has strong policy frameworks, execution often falters, especially in rural and historically disadvantaged areas, due to factors like linguistic diversity, teacher capacity, and limited school resources. Key insights include the critical role of parental involvement, intentional monitoring, and collaboration among all stakeholders, government, educators, parents, and universities, to ensure policies translate into meaningful literacy outcomes. The discussion highlights the importance of mother tongue education and supporting African languages in schools, noting that language access directly affects learning success. Dr Dlavane also emphasizes the enduring value of physical books over e-books, advocating for well-stocked libraries as essential literacy tools. She recommends the novel Mui by RM Malob for older learners, showcasing how culturally relevant stories can teach life lessons and strengthen identity. Closing on a powerful note, she asserts that “A reading nation is a developing nation,” underscoring that literacy is foundational for social and economic growth, and that practical, well-supported interventions are key to bridging policy and practice in South Africa.