Hon Deputy Speaker, in 2012, 61% of Grade 6 and Grade 9 learners were found to be effectively illiterate in their home languages. Learners are falling behind with respect to writing and reading by the end of the foundation phase and by the end of grade 3. Teachers are not effectively teaching children to read. A library is potentially of great value, but it is useless if reading does not take place and if reading with comprehension is not ensured. You have detailed numerous courses that can voluntarily be undertaken; they are not mandatory.
How will you ensure that every school with a library is educating children to read and to become effectively literate?