National Home Languages Reading Improvement Programme (NHLRP) HIGHLIGHTS

The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) is implementing the National Home Languages Reading Improvement Programme (NHLRP), a national reading initiative that supports the improvement of reading in learners’ home languages across South Africa. The programme provides structured learning programmes for curriculum delivery and implementation for Foundation Phase teachers (Grades 1–3) in all 11 official South African languages. In January 2026, NECT is conducting national training for over 200 Subject Advisors, who will in turn capacitate teachers to implement the programme in classrooms across all provinces.