GROWING THE LOVE FOR STORIES & READING

We recently had the opportunity to participate in the @emeris_za (formerly Vega) Brand Challenge, where student teams developed strategic brand recommendations for the organisation. It was an exciting opportunity to see our brand through a fresh, youthful lens and gain new perspectives on how we can strengthen our visibility, connect with more audiences and deepen engagement. Beyond the creative ideas, the challenge offered valuable strategic insights that can help us grow our reach and strengthen our impact in promoting reading for enjoyment across South Africa. A sincere thank you to Barbara Radomsky, Francois Taljaardt, Josh and the Vega students for their creativity, passion and thoughtful contributions. We appreciate the fresh thinking and energy you brought to this experience.

Recognised for Excellence at the 11th Limpopo Holiday Fair 2026! We are delighted to have received a Certificate of Recognition for Best Stand at the 11th Limpopo Holiday Fair 2026, acknowledging the strong visitor interest and engaging experience created by our team. A special thank you to Lebohang Dunster, our Limpopo Regional Coordinator, and her team for their hard work and dedication in making this achievement possible. Congratulations, team!

When men are supported to become present, engaged and nurturing fathers, the impact reaches far beyond the home. It helps shape healthier families, stronger communities and a more caring society. We were proud to support SOS Children’s Villages South Africa’s Father to Son initiative, which brought fathers, father figures and sons together on Friday, 30 October, at @soscvsa in Mamelodi. Initiatives like these give men space to reflect on fatherhood, share experiences and embrace the importance of active parenting, emotional connection and positive role modelling. They also foster stronger bonds between fathers and their children while encouraging men to support one another. The benefits extend across generations. Involved fathers help build confident children, stronger family relationships and more resilient communities. By supporting positive fatherhood, we are investing not only in men and their families, but also in a more connected and compassionate society.

Building a culture of reading, one community at a time. At the Limpopo Book Fair last month, we met Mme Rose Papola, who was in high spirits and excited to connect with representatives from Nal’ibali. In this video, she speaks about the work we do in communities across South Africa to bring stories closer to children and families. Through reading clubs, storytelling in home languages and access to free reading resources, we help create opportunities for children to develop their literacy skills and discover the power of reading. Our impact goes beyond books. We work alongside communities to strengthen a culture of reading, empower families to support children’s literacy development and give more children the foundation they need to thrive.