A new national survey reveals that South Africans read more than we think and 83% of South Africans read in some way, whether for pleasure, to learn new things or to communicate with others, and 32% read books regularly. However, they still face significant challenges accessing reading material, especially in African languages, and most children are growing up without any children’s books at home. This is...

The Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS 2021) recently revealed that 81% of South African children in Grade 4 cannot read for meaning. Nal'ibali believes that getting children to start reading at an early age in their mother tongue and getting everyone on board can help in the fight against the literacy crisis in South Africa. The Nal'ibali Limpopo SEF team, which has 198...

Cape Town, Friday, 19 May 2023 –  The recently released Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2021 results revealed that 81% of 1,127 877 grade 4 learners assessed in 2021 cannot read for meaning. The country’s response mechanisms and solutions to this crisis however remains unchanged.  The Director of Nal’ibali, Nqabakazi Gina said, “We cannot rely on fragmented interventions and linear solutions to address...

World Book and Copyright Day 2023 is a moment to share stories, amplify good practice, and kick off a discussion on how early access to various forms of literature, including oral traditions, can help protect and preserves indigenous languages, cultures, and knowledge systems especially when it comes to early childhood development.                              ...