A heartfelt thank you to Nal’ibali

Written by Liyema Peter

I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the profound impact your stories and initiatives have had on my life. As a child, my mother, a domestic worker, would bring home Nalibali newspapers, introducing me to the magical world of reading. Your engaging stories sparked a love within me that has only grown stronger over the years. Today, as a university student pursuing a B.Ed at Walter Sisulu University, I continue to cherish the joy of reading that Nalibali instilled in me. Your efforts to promote literacy and a culture of reading in South Africa have made a tangible difference in my life, and I’m sure, in the lives of many others.

Thank you for being so dedicated to sharing stories in all South African languages, making reading accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Your work has inspired a new generation of readers, and I’m honoured to be among them. Please continue to share the gift of stories and reading with our communities.

The message above was shared by Liyema Peter, a Nal’ibali beneficiary from Zwide, Gqeberha.