In South Africa, Educators Reimagine Literacy Through Indigenous Languages

At a landmark IPASA workshop, education experts and policymakers explored how Mother Tongue-based Bilingual Education (MTbBE) can transform literacy in South Africa by grounding learning in local languages and cultural belonging. Moving away from Eurocentric teaching models, this approach recognizes the power of African languages to drive confidence, comprehension, and educational equity. With pilots already underway and a phased national rollout planned, MTbBE stands as a beacon for 21st-century, African-led education reform.

Let’s champion the voices and languages that make our classrooms thrive!

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