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Reading

SA children say they really like to read, despite dismal reading test results

South Africa

SA children say they really like to read, despite dismal reading test results

By Laura Grant and Ro Manoim

Rebuilding an education system in crisis, one book donation at a time

Culture

Rebuilding an education system in crisis, one book donation at a time

By Daily Maverick

Meet the ‘book guy of Zondi’ — Soweto bibliophile creates hub for reading, games and learning

South Africa

Meet the ‘book guy of Zondi’ — Soweto bibliophile creates hub for reading, games and learning

By Bridget Hilton-Barber

My dad reads — memories of treasures found and lives lived through books

Maverick Life

My dad reads — memories of treasures found and lives lived through books

By Sarah Hoek

Lost in the pages — the books that steal my sleep and capture my soul

Maverick Life

Lost in the pages — the books that steal my sleep and capture my soul

By Sarita Ranchod

After five-year shutdown, Joburg City Library set for partial reopening on 21 March

Maverick Life

After five-year shutdown, Joburg City Library set for partial reopening on 21 March

By Bheki C. Simelane

The five best non-fiction books of 2024 – according to experts

Maverick Life

The five best non-fiction books of 2024 – according to experts

By The Conversation

People who are good at reading have different brains

Maverick Life

People who are good at reading have different brains

By Mikael Roll

Small-town setting, big ideas — the Booktown Richmond festival

Maverick Life

Small-town setting, big ideas — the Booktown Richmond festival

By Rebecca Willis

How party manifestos tackle the plight of children and where activists say they fall short

Politics

How party manifestos tackle the plight of children and where activists say they fall short

By Shaun Smillie

Stories of success — how Book Dash is reimagining publishing to get South African children reading

South Africa

Stories of success — how Book Dash is reimagining publishing to get South African children reading

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Time to get lost – and we’ve got just the right holiday reads to help you do it

Maverick Life

Time to get lost – and we’ve got just the right holiday reads to help you do it

By Janet van Eeden