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Nali'Bali in the media

USAID Launches Siyafunda Community Learning Hubs to Promote School Readiness

17 July 2024

Nal'ibali draws attention to the importance of multilingual books at the Amazwi Children’s Literature Conference

13 June 2024

The Nal'ibali Men's Literacy Imbizo encourages men to become reading role models

4 June 2024

South Africa is sadly, a very patriarchal society with outdated ideals and habits which lead to issues of gender-based violence, unequal opportunities for women, the sexual exploitation of women and more. Every month, Nal’ibali – the reading-for-enjoyment campaign – focuses on a different aspect of literacy and literature and unpacks it to make it relevant for children and parents. This month the campaign is looking...

After months of being told that home – away from friends and extended family – is the safest place to be, it is natural that children will be experiencing a range of emotions at the prospect of going back to school. From anticipation and excitement at the idea of seeing their friends to fear and anxiety at the possibility of getting sick or putting...

When government talks about the re-opening of schools it is preoccupied with two things: the coverage of the curriculum and the conduct of year-end examinations. In other words, the planning for reopening, even a phased return to schools, frames children as cognitive machines which need to be oiled so that it can operate smoothly to deliver on pre-planned outcomes. If that metaphor sounds too...

Nelson Mandela stood both for children and their education. The reopening of schools this July is a contentious issue which has been argued from both a logistical and an educator’s perspective. To coincide with Mandela Day, Nal’ibali – South Africa’s reading-for-enjoyment campaign – will be leading the discussion from a child’s perspective, focusing specifically on their rights to education and wellbeing. The campaign will be...

On the eve of Youth Day and cusp of Father’s Day, Thulani Magazi, the editor of community newspapers, City Vision and the People’s Post, talks to Nal’ibali – South Africa’s joy for reading campaign - about his approach towards home schooling his children and his responsibilities as a working dad in a global pandemic. The outbreak of the Covid-19 virus in South Africa in March...

A father figure’s interest in his child’s education – which is the time spent on their homework and schooling – is vital in determining his or her academic achievements. It can also outweigh the negative impact of racism and poverty in a young person’s life. Further, the amount of time a father figure spends reading with his children is one of the best ways...

It would seem that many parents are still very reluctant to send their children back to school. Especially those with children in public schools who do not particularly believe that all the necessary precautions will be taken, or that their children (given how young they are) will be able to follow what seems like complex COVID-19 protocols. Many parents have been heard saying that they...

This June Nal’ibali – the national reading-for-enjoyment campaign – is focussing on fathers and father-figures, and the powerful role men can play in their children’s lives, simply by reading and spending time with them. We know that fathers have an important role to play in the lives of their children. And, research over the last twenty years tells us that fathers can strengthen their...

Growing up in rural Pongola, Kwa-Zulu Natal, I used to listen to my grandparents telling folktales such as How the Rock Rabbit Missed Having a Tail, amongst many others. I loved listening to these stories because they were told in my language – SiSwati – and I could understand them very well. What always worried me though, was who would take over telling these...

Teaching your children to read and to love reading is a valuable investment in their education. This series of family-literacy articles is provided by the Nal’ibali reading-for-enjoyment campaign to support caregivers during and after the national lockdown. Telling stories is rewarding and fun! It allows children to experience the spoken word, instilling in them great communication skills and a love of reading. It also a wonderfully...

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Nali'Bali in the media

Debunking Gender Myths Through Stories

Going Back to School: Take Care of Our Children Through Stories

Ready to Learn? - The Emotional Impacts of the Pandemic and Lockdown on South African Children

Taking Care of Our Children: Their Rights to Education And Wellbeing

How Men Who Go The Extra Mile Can Make a Positive Difference

Positive Father Figures Raise Bright Kids

Home Schooling – What Does it All Actually Mean?

How Dads Can Make a Real Difference, Simply by Sharing a Story

The Importance of Mother Language: Preserving and Celebrating Siswati - Bukiwe B Malangwane

Telling Stories