GEORGE NEWS - In response to President Ramaphosa’s call to start the reading revolution, the National Education Collaboration Trust together with the Department of Basic Education’s Read to Lead Campaign is launching the National Reading Coalition (NRC) on 15 February 2019, a programme that seeks to network, mobilise and coordinate the reading initiatives of various players in South Africa.
The NRC will be launched in Johannesburg. For more information on the National Reading Coalition, visit www.nect.org.za or contact them at info@nect.org.za.
"I want to call on all of you, to start this reading revolution. Let us get South Africa reading." President Cyril Ramaphosa
How can I join the revolution?
- Start a book club with friends and family
- Read every day, you'll love it.
- Exchange or donate books to your local school or library.
- Parents, read to your children, let them read to you.
- Write a book, we have stories to tell.
- Support reading activities in your communities.
Reading is not just for children, it is for all!
- It unlocks a future of hope and opportunities.
- It can grow our economy and sustain our democracy.
- It will change your life.
Reading unlocks a future of hope and opportunities.
'We bring you the latest George, Garden Route news'