Nal’ibali to launch a book exchange this May
‘Books are a uniquely portable magic’ – Stephen King
There is no substitute for books in the life of a child. Which is why NGO, The Nal’ibali Trust, is expanding on its reading-for-enjoyment campaign to initiate a national book exchange project in the week of 26 May.
Jade Jacobsohn, Nal’ibali’s Managing Director says, “Literacy Mentors across the country will be hosting public book exchange events, where everyone is…
Preserving and promoting mother language
By Somikazi Deyi
For many decades Africa has been the only place in the world where most children are taught in a language that is not their own. This places African languages at the centre of discussion where education is concerned.
The discourse starts from whether they have enough terminology and vocabulary to be languages of teaching and learning; of the economy and wealth; law and…
It is important for children to see themselves in books
Athol Williams
“It broke my heart to hear my son ask whether black boys can also be heroes.” This is what a friend told me when asked about his eight-year old’s reaction to the characters that he sees in his books. If none of the heroes looked like him, the young, avid reader reasoned, then perhaps he could not be a hero. This all-too-common example…
Nal’ibali to add more languages to their Literacy Supplements
Nal’ibali – South Africa’s national reading-for-enjoyment campaign – is proud to be adding two more South African languages to their literacy newspaper supplements. Setswana and Xitsonga readers can now enjoy the Nal’ibali supplements in their mother languages from mid-April 2018. This latest addition brings the total number of languages to eight, for Nal’ibali’s bilingual supplements. It is a significant milestone for Nal’ibali, which fully…
Nal’ibali connects children and caregivers across SA to local libraries
Nal’ibali is South Africa’s reading-for-enjoyment campaign aimed at using reading and storytelling to ignite the creative and critical potential of all children, especially those who do not have access to reading material, like many children who speak African languages. For SA Library Week, which takes place between 16 -23 March, Nal’ibali Literacy Mentors will be connecting 2 000 children from more than 25 primary…
It takes a village to keep libraries alive
The Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA) celebrates South African Library Week from 19-25 March 2018 with the theme, Libraries: Heart of the Community. SA Library Week was initiated in 2001 by LIASA to be a commemorative period recognised by government for all types of libraries across the country to market their services. This development was partially due to joint ventures, partnerships,…
The Importance of Storytelling to a Child
The Importance of Storytelling to a Child
By: Adelia Davis
Childhood is all about exploration and discovery. These two major components of early development come in small, simple ways, like a baby touching their toes for the first time, as well as monumental moments, like a child taking their first steps. Caregivers and children cherish these little victories because they pinpoint growth. Opportunities to explore don’t…
Pioneers of Mother Language
21 February is International Mother Language Day – observed since February 2000 to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. The 2018 theme is : “Linguistic diversity and multilingualism count for sustainable development.”
To celebrate this day, we would like to pay homage to Africans who have made a significant contribution to the development of South African literature in all official languages.
Here is…
Be part of our International Mother Language Day activities
We are celebrating International Mother Language Day and we don’t want you to miss out.
Mother Tongue Day Nal’ibali events : 21 February 2018
Province
Date
LM
Venue
Time
Guest
EC
Madoda Ndlakuse
VUBA Primary School Hall
11:00am – 13:00pm
Mr Thandile Kona
EC
Malusi Puwe
Elufefeni Primary
10:00am-11:30am
SGB Chairperson
EC
Abongile Davani
Johannes Nothyawa Community Hall, Mgxabakazi Village, Amajingqi,Willovale
11:00am-12:30pm
KZN
Sanelisiwe
Intshanga Primary School
15:00pm – 16:30pm
Mr. M. Mtolo (Community activist)
GP
Molefe
Tebelelo Primary School
14:30pm – 15:30pm
Portia Daniso
Presbyterian church of Southern Africa
Limpopo
Salome Maluleke
Megoring Primary School in Mentz village
07:00am-…
Celebrating International Mother Language Day: Join the conversation
Nal’ibali invites you to attend this year’s International Mother Language Day event on the 21st of February 2018.
The event will be an open panel discussion facilitated by Nal’ibali’s Literacy Mentor, Thandoxolu Mkoyi. The panel will comprise three speakers:
Dr Nomfundo Mali from PANSALB.
Ms Somikazi Deyi from UCT’s African languages department.
Ms Bulelwa Basse, founder of the Lyrical Base Project, an arts and culture organisation.
The topic for the evening is: Mother…