Masicorp is making a marvellous difference when it comes to literacy in Masiphumelele Township! From resources that have increased learner’s marks by up to 40% to fostering a love of…
By providing parents in Nkomazi with culturally relevant books and training, The Do More Foundation’s Read and Play at Home programme has fostered a deep bond between families, empowering parents…
Dozens of learners from inner-city schools competed in the 2nd Windybrow Arts Centre Spelling Bee competition: Hillbrow, South Africa (27 August 2024)—The Windybrow Arts Centre in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, was…
For 10 years, Book Dash has been on an epic mission to make sure more South African children fall in love with reading by creating and sharing free storybooks with…
A clever local literacy project largely led by student efforts is taking the world by storm and has been chosen to compete in an international competition! Western Cape, South…
In a huge effort to cultivate a culture of reading for young children across South African homes, the ‘Growing Readers with Books’ Project has given over 9000 books to youngsters,…
Ahead of National Library Week, local libraries have made creative displays to honour their roles in communities among many other literacy-approved surprises up their sleeves: South Africa (11 March…
Event organised by Nal’ibali and the City of Cape Town. Cape Town, South Africa (08 February 2024)—Everyone who can – teachers, parents, caregivers – should read to children, says…
We’re about to turn the page onto World Read Aloud Day, and everyone from local libraries to rugby stars is getting involved! Cape Town, South Africa (02 February 2024)…
Learners compete to show they can read for meaning Philippi, South Africa (29 November 2023)—More than 40 grade 3 and 4 learners from four schools in Philippi competed in…
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