Our children did not perform poorly because they are less intelligent or ‘stupid’, but because the South African government has failed to create an environment that promotes learning.
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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.