Celebrating Partner’s Imbizo’s
Nal’ibali is dedicated to promoting a culture of reading for enjoyment with its respective partner organisations and communities.
Our first partner intake in 2018 has successfully completed their Nal’ibali training, and were rewarded with certificates of recognition and hampers containing books and other Nal’ibali reading materials.
Here are some imbizo celebration reflections, held by different provinces.
Your organisation or community can become a Nal’ibali partner too. When…
Be part of our Story Bosso activities
Our Literacy Mentors across the country will be hosting Story Bosso public events, where everyone is encouraged to showcase their storytelling skills. Find out where the nearest station is to you.
Eastern Cape
LM Name and Surname
Event Date
Time
Venue
Abongile Davani
4 September
09:00 – 13:00
Mbanga Primary School Butterworth
Abongile Davani
8 September
09:00 – 13:00
Amalinda- Khulanathi
Abongile Davani
24 September
09:00 – 13:00
Silatsha Primary School, Mooiplaas
Abongile Davani
25 September
10:00 – 13:00
Amajingqi-Ngadla Community Hall
Madoda Mdlakuse
18 September
12:00
Uitenhage Library
KwaZulu…
National storytelling competition to inspire a new generation of heroes
This literacy and heritage month, Nal’ibali – the national reading-for-enjoyment campaign – in collaboration with the South African office of the United Nations, will be using its annual multilingual storytelling contest, Story Bosso, to nurture a new generation of courageous and literate children. Launching on Friday, 31 August, and running for the month of September, this year’s contest has ‘South African Heroes’ as its…
Story Powered Schools project sparks a joy of reading in rural schools
Nal’ibali’s Story Powered Schools project has reached the halfway mark in its goal to create a culture of reading across 720 schools in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. Working closely with schools over a 3-year period, the Department of Basic Education identified specific rural schools with the greatest need within these provinces, to develop basic literacy amongst its pupils.
The participating school’s’ key objective…
Women who wrote themselves into history
Written by Athambile Masola
I have been lucky enough to immerse myself in the world of books and history for a year now, while reading for my postgraduate degree. I have had the time to sit with old newspapers and books to explore the world of the past.
I have been drawn to the writing of women who were changemakers and activists, with Pumla Ellen Ngozwana…
South African Women are ready for a new story
Written by Buhle Ngaba
Being a storyteller is one of the most important aspects of my identity. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t searching for expression in one way or another, whether as an actor on a stage, on my couch with pen and paper in hand, or in an art class. As a child, I read books at an alarming rate and…
Will you be SA’s next Story Bosso?
This Literacy Month, Nal’ibali proudly invites all South Africans to enter the fourth annual Story Bosso multilingual storytelling talent search, by telling us your favourite hero-inspired story.
This year, to inspire greatness in our children and to keep the memory of South African heroes alive, we are placing a special focus on remembering and telling the stories of our heroes.
Anyone can enter – all ages…
Share Madiba Magic stories this Mandela Day
To commemorate the centenary celebration of Nelson Mandela’s birthday, Nal’ibali – South Africa’s reading-for-enjoyment campaign – is highlighting some of the values he embodied by sharing a special series of three children’s stories. Made possible through a collaboration with non-governmental organisation Heartlines, the stories focus on honesty, compassion and forgiveness and are an effective way for adults and caregivers to pass on these values…
Join Nal’ibali in sharing Madiba Magic with children this Mandela Day
To commemorate the centenary celebration of Nelson Mandela’s birthday, Nal’ibali – South Africa’s reading-for-enjoyment campaign – is highlighting some of the values he embodied by sharing a special series of three children’s stories. Made possible through a collaboration with non-governmental organisation Heartlines, the stories focus on honesty, compassion and forgiveness and are an effective way for adults and caregivers to pass on these values…
Become a Nal’ibali Partner
Nal’ibali is dedicated to promoting a culture of reading for enjoyment within its respective partner organisations and communities. By becoming a Nal’ibali partner you will be registered as a FUNda Leader, and supported and celebrated throughout your journey.
As a Nal’ibali partner, you will receive:
• Three individual modular training sessions over six months with regular support and mentorship
• Partner welcome package including training manuals, t-shirts,…