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Nal’ibali Calls for Original Children’s Stories in Indigenous Languages

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Nal’ibali Promotes Family Literacy and Reading for Enjoyment on International Day of Families

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Nal’ibali Marks World Book and Copyright Day with Celebration in Soweto

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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Youth Activism in a time of literacy inequality

Smangele Mathebula At the crux of great societal change lies the spirit of young people and their audacious will to make change happen. This Youth Day we pay homage to the young people of June 16 1976, who made their voices heard against the oppressive language policies of the apartheid government. One must consider the inequality and application of these policies, which can still be felt in…
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