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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…