Reading

Afrolit Sans Frontières: Stories and writers in the comfort of your living room

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 23 Mar 2020

Zukiswa Wanner has organised a virtual literary festival, from March 23 to 30, to help readers and writers struggling with self-isolation

World Read Aloud Day breaks a record

Article Nal’ibali - 19 Mar 2020

Having celebrated the day for the past seven years, Nal’ibali has seen the number of children reached each year increase exponentially

Humanities Awards 2020 Long List Collection Inspiring …

Article Anele Ngcoya - 20 Dec 2019

Activists, poet and animals are explored in fascinating detail

Steal my data, feed me lies

Article Shaun De Waal - 10 Dec 2019

Snowdon's book tells the world about his work for the US government, and how he grew disaffected with what they were up to

Nonfiction

Article Mg Reporters - 29 Nov 2019

Find out what's making South Africa tick – and fizzle

African Stories, told by Africans

Article Sponsored Feature - 29 Nov 2019

This selection will brighten up your festive season

The book lover’s fallback

Article Hans Mackenzie Main - 17 May 2019

'Perhaps the best thing about joining the library is the deadline for finishing a book'

Let our children play – and inspire them to read and learn

Article Mpumy Ndlovu - 18 Apr 2019

We must empower them through literacy and enable them to imagine better prospects for themselves through stories and storytelling.

Don’t just read to your children, talk to them too

Article David Jeffery - 8 Mar 2019

What seems to be most important for child language development is the extent to which parents and children take turns when speaking to each other

Non-fiction

Article Advertorial Supplement - 30 Nov 2018

History, politics, drugs, terrorists, cartoons, sport celebrities and memoirs ... expand your knowledge over the Christmas period

How you can be part of the solution to our literacy crisis

Article Shelley Ocarroll 1 - 26 Nov 2018

It is not a problem government can solve alone — individuals can also contribute resources and their time

Slice of life: Reading, the balm to pain

Article Mashadi Kekana - 16 Nov 2018

'I know we won’t reach everyone, but the one village we reach, the one community, is better than nothing'

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Ministers go into self-isolation

Sabelo Skiti & Thanduxolo Jika - 26 Mar 2020

Two ministers have taken precautions after a Dirco employee tested positive for the virus

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The solitary choreography of solo prayer

Khadija Patel - 26 Mar 2020

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The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

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Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders

Special Reports

Dimension Data launches Saturday School in PE

Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2020

The Gauteng Saturday School has produced a number of success stories