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We though you might find this speech by Minister Angie Motshekga at the 2013 Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa very interesting published on the Department of Basic Educations Website.

One of the highlights...
"The National Department has released a National Reading Programme for Grades R to 12 further to strengthen reading and literacy outcomes at classroom and school level.

The public education system is making serious inroads to improve provision and utilisation of Learner Teacher Support Material with coverage estimated at 80% in 2012 from 45% in 2007. We have provided 114 million workbooks to all learners in Grades R to 9. We will continue to promote utilisation of this valuable resource."

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Paul Koffler, CEO of Idem Smile at a recent customer presentation expressed how proud Idem Smile is with the fact that 99% of their products are made in South African factories and mostly made from South African raw materials. Something that most South African companies should consider as priority to their business, community and country. Let's not forget the value that Idem Smile is giving to each South African child who has the privilege of touching, learning or playing with an Idem Smile educational product. Further Paul highlighted the fact that Idem Smile is currently developing some innovative products and packing solutions. These will ship with many of the new orders received recently. Most of these are in progress of being picked, packed and shipped around South Africa. Our motto at Idem Smile, as always - Once again in South Africa for South Africa.

A heartfelt thanks to all those who supported the Idem Smile Mandela Day initiative.

Our children are our future, a phrase we all know, and we at Idem Smile have dedicated this brand for the betterment of education, and will continue to do so.