Zakes Mda’s participation in LitFest hailed
Literacy Leaders and Local Caregivers Unite to Celebrate the Power of Storytelling
Nal’ibali Executive Director Lorato Trok Honoured for Advancing Literacy Across Africa
Nal’ibali Leads March for Child Safety in Potchefstroom
Celebrating Leadership That Changes Lives

When Lorato Trok, Executive Director of the Nal’ibali Trust, was honoured by the Association of Mental Health Reform Organisations in Africa (AMHROA), the recognition reflected more than individual achievement. It highlighted the profound impact that literacy can have on children’s lives, communities and wellbeing. As a globally recognised literacy leader, Lorato has spent her career […]
A Global Literacy Leader Recognised

We are proud to celebrate our Executive Director, Lorato Trok, who was honoured at an event held in Zambia on 29 May 2026, receiving a prestigious award from the Association of Mental Health Reform Organisations in Africa (AMHROA). Lorato Trok, a globally recognised literacy leader and education policy advocate, has dedicated her career to ensuring […]
Nal’ibali calls for Indigenous South African Language Stories
Nal’ibali Calls for Original Children’s Stories in Indigenous Languages

We are calling on writers, storytellers, educators, and community members across South Africa to submit original children’s stories in indigenous languages as part of its ongoing commitment to multilingual literacy and inclusive storytelling. Story submissions will be open to the public from 15 May to 31 August 2026 in all South African languages, especially the […]
Why World Read Aloud Day matters in South Africa – and 5 ways to take part
Nal’ibali promotes inclusive storytelling at school for the deaf