With support from the National Arts Council, Biblionef South Africa commissioned the publishing of Rosina’s Dream in English and translated it into four additional languages: isiXhosa, Afrikaans, isiZulu, and Setswana. Written by Lorato Trok, this biography is aimed at upper Read More …
Project Background Now in its third and final year, Biblionef South Africa’s literacy project in KwaZulu-Natal began in 2023 as a partnership with MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet. The project supports ten primary schools in the KwaXimba and Inchanga areas, providing practical Read More …
In a significant step toward promoting literacy in indigenous languages, the Puku Children’s Literature Foundation (Puku) has created a catalogue of 100 recommended children’s books in isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sesotho, and Setswana. Aimed at Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Foundation Phase Read More …
Biblionef South Africa is proud to announce the arrival of Together Apart: The Story About Living in Apartheid. Produced in partnership with Jacana Media and generously funded by the National Lotteries Commission, this extraordinary book explains what apartheid was and Read More …
Imagine growing up in a world where every storybook you see is in a language you barely understand. The characters don’t speak like you, the stories don’t feel familiar, and reading feels more like a chore than a joy. For Read More …
Biblionef South Africa is proud to drive an initiative that promotes early childhood literacy across the Western Cape. Supported by our donor, this project equips 100 Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres with a carefully selected range of resources (quality storybooks Read More …
In a heartwarming initiative to ignite a love for reading and learning, Biblionef South Africa, in partnership with Nelson Mandela University, has made a remarkable impact in Motherwell, Gqeberha. This transformative project, funded by the Yamada Apiculture Centre, provided 2683 Read More …
Biblionef South Africa is honoured to highlight the incredible efforts of Queen Katrina Esau, one of the last three speakers of the N|uu language, an endangered San language. At 91, Queen Katrina is leading a powerful initiative from her home Read More …
In the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, amidst the rolling hills and vibrant communities, a quiet revolution is taking place in the classrooms of 10 primary schools. This transformation is the result of a remarkable collaboration between Biblionef South Africa and the Read More …
Let dance lead the conversation about our creativity as a people. – Gregory Maqoma With Jacana Media and funding from the National Arts Council, we commissioned the publishing of One Step at a Time. We are thrilled to have these books on our Read More …