(ST Louw)     

The African National Congress moves without notice: That the House

1. notes that the International Literacy Day takes place on September 8 every year to raise awareness and concern for literacy problems that exist within our own local communities as well as globally;
2. further notes that Literacy is a fundamental human right for all as it opens the door to the enjoyment of other human rights, greater freedoms, and global citizenship;
3. acknowledges that this year, the day will be celebrated under the theme of “Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace”;
4. acknowledges that in South Africa, the government launched the Kha Ri Gude Mass Literacy Campaign in February 2008;
5. further acknowledges that the Kha Ri Gude delivers across all nine provinces in a massive logistical outreach; and
6. welcomes the day’s observance as it raises people’s awareness of and concern for literacy problems within our own communities.