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Reading Culture

Kobby Ben Ben on breaking the queer ceiling
Friday
/ 17 June 2024

Kobby Ben Ben on breaking the queer ceiling

Novel writes queerness into a space where it’s forbidden and meanders through the unforgiving politics of Ghana, past and present

By Aarti Bhana
Every child deserves to be read aloud to
Article
/ 15 February 2019

Every child deserves to be read aloud to

Of paramount importance is the enjoyment of reading, a responsibility that not only rests on the shoulders of educators, but also of parents

By Staff Reporter
Picture books: A great way to encourage children to read
Article
/ 12 December 2018

Picture books: A great way to encourage children to read

Nal’ibali, South Africa’s reading-for-enjoyment campaign, is giving away 20 mini-libraries containing 30 to 40 books for primary school children

By Staff Reporter
Literacy must start at infancy
Article
/ 15 December 2017

Literacy must start at infancy

Parents and early childhood educators are as vital as foundation phase teachers

By Shelley Ocarroll 1 and Rory Carroll in Caracas
The Lists on pulling up A Seat at the Table, Becoming Wise and John Africa’s Revolution
Article
/ 7 October 2016

The Lists on pulling up A Seat at the Table, Becoming Wise and John Africa’s Revolution

The Lists this week were compiled by Friday editor Milisuthando Bongela and senior arts writer Kwanele Sosibo.

By Arts Desk
Msaki’s golden voice, Earl Sweatshirt and CCTV zine are on our Lists this week
Article
/ 23 September 2016

Msaki’s golden voice, Earl Sweatshirt and CCTV zine are on our Lists this week

The Lists this week were compiled by Friday editor Milisuthando Bongela and senior arts writer Kwanele Sosibo.

By Arts Desk
The Lists this week: Airspace, THEESatisfaction and Amiri Baraka’s Black Music
Article
/ 12 August 2016

The Lists this week: Airspace, THEESatisfaction and Amiri Baraka’s Black Music

The Lists this week were compiled by Friday editor Milisuthando Bongela and senior arts writer Kwanele Sosibo.

By Arts Desk
On our lists this week: Schoolboy Q, fashion blogger Dina Tokio and Ja.magazine
Article
/ 22 July 2016

On our lists this week: Schoolboy Q, fashion blogger Dina Tokio and Ja.magazine

The Lists this week were compiled by Friday editor Milisuthando Bongela, senior arts writer Kwanele Sosibo and contributor Sarah Koopman.

By Arts Desk
The Lists: ‘The Thing Around Your Neck’, MF Doom and Anthony and the Johnsons
Article
/ 17 June 2016

The Lists: ‘The Thing Around Your Neck’, MF Doom and Anthony and the Johnsons

​This week’s reading and listening recommendations are from Milisuthando Bongela, Tarryn Crossman and Sisonke Msimang.

By Arts Desk
The Lists: Anderson Paak, Homo Sapiens and ‘Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person’
Article
/ 2 June 2016

The Lists: Anderson Paak, Homo Sapiens and ‘Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person’

The Lists features contributions by Milisuthando Bongela, Katlego Mkhwanazi and Sarah Koopman.

By Arts Desk
Key studies are trying to find out how to improve early reading
Article
/ 31 May 2016

Key studies are trying to find out how to improve early reading

To a large extent, all education is based on the skills a pupil acquires in the first three years of school, writes Brahm Fleisch and Stephen Taylor.

By Staff Reporter
Literacy: Once upon a time, parents taught their children to read
Article
/ 19 October 2012

Literacy: Once upon a time, parents taught their children to read

The biggest hurdle to establishing a culture of reading in South Africa is neither access nor infrastructure, writes Nick Mulgrew.

By Thabo Mohlela

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