This is the Sesotho Home Language CAPS Document (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement) for the Foundation Phase, Grades R-3, issued by the South African Department of Basic Education. It sets out what must be taught, learnt and assessed in Sesotho Home Language across Grades R, 1, 2 and 3, and is relevant for the 2026 and 2027 school years. The document, written in Sesotho, sets out teaching approaches and detailed grade-by-grade teaching plans for listening and speaking, and reading and writing.
The following document, Sesotho Home Language CAPS Document Grades R-3.pdf, is the full document.
CAPS Document Brief
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The document defines Sesotho Home Language teaching around listening and speaking, and reading and writing, including specific approaches to teaching methodology that show balance and progression, and dedicated attention to Grade R as a distinct starting point. A glossary at the end explains key literacy and language terms used throughout the document.
The document runs to 146 pages and is organised into three sections, written in Sesotho: Section 1 introduces the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement, general aims and time allocation; Section 2 (pages 8-23) covers subject content, teaching approaches for listening and speaking and for reading and writing, and a dedicated Grade R subsection; Section 3 (pages 24-132) provides detailed content and teaching plans for each of Grade R, 1, 2 and 3; and the document closes with a glossary of terms.
The subject aims to develop young learners abilities to listen and speak, read and write with confidence and understanding in Sesotho as their home language, building a foundation of literacy and oral communication skills. It emphasises balanced and progressive teaching methods, moving learners from Grade R readiness activities through to independent reading and writing by Grade 3.
Grade
R-3
Subject
Sesotho Home Language
Phase
Foundation Phase
Curriculum
South African (CAPS)
School Years
2026 and 2027