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Stories to Read

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Rabbit learns to forgive

The hidden talent

Sports Day

Village of the cruel king

The wizard’s gift

Why porcupines search for food at night

Stories to Watch

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Wolf’s Supper

Jabu’s Diary

Anything can happen

The Storyteller of Ham

What does an angel look like?

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Inspiring a Love for Reading

Nal’ibali (isiXhosa for “here’s the story”) is South Africa’s national reading-for-enjoyment campaign, inspiring children aged 0–12 to love reading stories in all South African languages. By promoting home languages, Nal’ibali helps children build literacy skills and develop a lifelong reading culture. Adults play a key role in nurturing this love of stories and supporting children’s growth.

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Our Campaigns

This is where Nal’ibali’s work on the ground comes to life, bringing the love of stories to children all over the country.

World Read Aloud Day

We celebrate World Read Aloud Day every year by sharing a special story in all 12 SA language…

Literacy Month
Literacy Day and Heritage Month are celebrated in September. Each year, Nal’ibali celebrates the rich diversity of culture in South Africa by reawakening a love of African stories.
World Book Day

Nal’ibali uses Book Day to highlight the importance of access to literacy materials in the mother tongue, and to distribute books across South Africa.

Mandela Month
During Mandela Month, Nal’ibali hosts reading-aloud sessions and play-based learning activities, and together with partners, distributes reading materials across nine South African provinces.
Drop Everything and Read

Nal’ibali sees D.E.A.R as an opportunity to foster a culture of reading for enjoyment at schools, homes, preschools, and in communities. 

Nal’ibali Supplement Month

June is Nal’ibali Newspaper Supplement Month. During the month, Nal’ibali celebrates the impact that the Nal’ibali bilingual…

Men’s Literacy Imbizo

This platform provides a space where men can engage in issues affecting them as reading role models…

International Mother Language Day

Nal’ibali uses Mother Language Day  to raise awareness about the importance of all 12 South African languages in literacy development.

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Why World Read Aloud Day matters in South Africa – and 5 ways to take part

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Nal’ibali Urges Mother Tongue Education to Protect Indigenous Languages

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Nal’ibali promotes inclusive storytelling at school for the deaf

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Why Prioritising Mother Tongue Education Matters

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Inspiration in Action

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  • Ahead of World Book and Copyright Day, the magic is already unfolding in Zwelitsha. At Nzondelelo Primary, learners are cutting out stories, reading aloud, and helping each other. That’s the heart of it all, children enjoying reading, together. Abongile Tengo, former SEF 3 Team Leader in the Zwelitsha area, continues to keep this reading spirit alive. Thank you to Ms Magade and all the educators nurturing a love of reading every day.
  • Our educator training, delivered in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, is a critical step in building a strong foundation for reading in our communities. Yesterday, we brought this work to Kroonstad for the first time, marking an exciting milestone for the Free State. These sessions go beyond skills. They equip educators to inspire a love of reading and create spaces where children feel confident, curious, and engaged. A key part of this work is growing the number of reading clubs across the province, while strengthening our relationship with Education to ensure long-term, meaningful impact. We are excited to see new reading clubs emerge and more children discovering the power of stories across the Free State.
  • What do these three men have in common? A shared passion to see millions of children in South Africa reading. Join us on 30 April for the 5th Men’s Literacy Imbizo as Dondo Dithebe, Gcinimuzi Radebe and our very own Sithembiso Nhlapo come together to share insights, experiences and practical ways to support men in building a culture of reading in their homes and communities. Be part of the conversation. Register here: https://streamyard.com/watch/Y89F4Uu5hZss
  • Invest in stories that shape futures. Right now, too many children are growing up without books, without stories, without the chance to imagine more. Support literacy work like that of Nal’ibali Trust and help open doors that should never be closed. Because when a child gets a story today, their whole tomorrow can change. Act now: Visit the Nal’ibali donation page and make a contribution, sign up to volunteer, or explore simple ways to bring stories into children’s lives: https://nalibali.org/donate
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Ahead of World Book and Copyright Day, the magic is already unfolding in Zwelitsha. At Nzondelelo Primary, learners are cutting out stories, reading aloud, and helping each other. That’s the heart of it all, children enjoying reading, together. Abongile Tengo, former SEF 3 Team Leader in the Zwelitsha area, continues to keep this reading spirit alive. Thank you to Ms Magade and all the educators nurturing a love of reading every day.
Ahead of World Book and Copyright Day, the magic is already unfolding in Zwelitsha. At Nzondelelo Primary, learners are cutting out stories, reading aloud, and helping each other. That’s the heart of it all, children enjoying reading, together. Abongile Tengo, former SEF 3 Team Leader in the Zwelitsha area, continues to keep this reading spirit alive. Thank you to Ms Magade and all the educators nurturing a love of reading every day.
Ahead of World Book and Copyright Day, the magic is already unfolding in Zwelitsha. At Nzondelelo Primary, learners are cutting out stories, reading aloud, and helping each other. That’s the heart of it all, children enjoying reading, together. Abongile Tengo, former SEF 3 Team Leader in the Zwelitsha area, continues to keep this reading spirit alive. Thank you to Ms Magade and all the educators nurturing a love of reading every day.
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Ahead of World Book and Copyright Day, the magic is already unfolding in Zwelitsha. At Nzondelelo Primary, learners are cutting out stories, reading aloud, and helping each other. That’s the heart of it all, children enjoying reading, together. Abongile Tengo, former SEF 3 Team Leader in the Zwelitsha area, continues to keep this reading spirit alive. Thank you to Ms Magade and all the educators nurturing a love of reading every day.
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Our educator training, delivered in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, is a critical step in building a strong foundation for reading in our communities. Yesterday, we brought this work to Kroonstad for the first time, marking an exciting milestone for the Free State. These sessions go beyond skills. They equip educators to inspire a love of reading and create spaces where children feel confident, curious, and engaged. A key part of this work is growing the number of reading clubs across the province, while strengthening our relationship with Education to ensure long-term, meaningful impact. We are excited to see new reading clubs emerge and more children discovering the power of stories across the Free State.
Our educator training, delivered in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, is a critical step in building a strong foundation for reading in our communities. Yesterday, we brought this work to Kroonstad for the first time, marking an exciting milestone for the Free State. These sessions go beyond skills. They equip educators to inspire a love of reading and create spaces where children feel confident, curious, and engaged. A key part of this work is growing the number of reading clubs across the province, while strengthening our relationship with Education to ensure long-term, meaningful impact. We are excited to see new reading clubs emerge and more children discovering the power of stories across the Free State.
Our educator training, delivered in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, is a critical step in building a strong foundation for reading in our communities. Yesterday, we brought this work to Kroonstad for the first time, marking an exciting milestone for the Free State. These sessions go beyond skills. They equip educators to inspire a love of reading and create spaces where children feel confident, curious, and engaged. A key part of this work is growing the number of reading clubs across the province, while strengthening our relationship with Education to ensure long-term, meaningful impact. We are excited to see new reading clubs emerge and more children discovering the power of stories across the Free State.
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Our educator training, delivered in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, is a critical step in building a strong foundation for reading in our communities. Yesterday, we brought this work to Kroonstad for the first time, marking an exciting milestone for the Free State. These sessions go beyond skills. They equip educators to inspire a love of reading and create spaces where children feel confident, curious, and engaged. A key part of this work is growing the number of reading clubs across the province, while strengthening our relationship with Education to ensure long-term, meaningful impact. We are excited to see new reading clubs emerge and more children discovering the power of stories across the Free State.
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What do these three men have in common? A shared passion to see millions of children in South Africa reading. Join us on 30 April for the 5th Men’s Literacy Imbizo as Dondo Dithebe, Gcinimuzi Radebe and our very own Sithembiso Nhlapo come together to share insights, experiences and practical ways to support men in building a culture of reading in their homes and communities. Be part of the conversation. Register here: https://streamyard.com/watch/Y89F4Uu5hZss
@nalibalisa
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What do these three men have in common? A shared passion to see millions of children in South Africa reading. Join us on 30 April for the 5th Men’s Literacy Imbizo as Dondo Dithebe, Gcinimuzi Radebe and our very own Sithembiso Nhlapo come together to share insights, experiences and practical ways to support men in building a culture of reading in their homes and communities. Be part of the conversation. Register here: https://streamyard.com/watch/Y89F4Uu5hZss
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Invest in stories that shape futures. Right now, too many children are growing up without books, without stories, without the chance to imagine more. Support literacy work like that of Nal’ibali Trust and help open doors that should never be closed. Because when a child gets a story today, their whole tomorrow can change. Act now: Visit the Nal’ibali donation page and make a contribution, sign up to volunteer, or explore simple ways to bring stories into children’s lives: https://nalibali.org/donate
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Invest in stories that shape futures. Right now, too many children are growing up without books, without stories, without the chance to imagine more. Support literacy work like that of Nal’ibali Trust and help open doors that should never be closed. Because when a child gets a story today, their whole tomorrow can change. Act now: Visit the Nal’ibali donation page and make a contribution, sign up to volunteer, or explore simple ways to bring stories into children’s lives: https://nalibali.org/donate
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