Friday 14 September 2012

Education is the key to all doors of sucess

It takes the whole village to raise a child. The National Book Week is an event celebrated all across the country. This year it was held from 3-8 September 2012. Schools, Municipalities and libraries all hosted diverse and unique activities to reinforce the fun of reading and books. The South African Book Development Council (SABDC) initiative is in proud association with the Department of Arts and Culture. Read more

THE FUTURE OF OUR COUNTRY:
Kids who have started taking reading
and writing serious. Source:Ning.com
The title for the event was "Read a book, share a book", and it aimed at promoting the joy of reading among South Africans of all ages. The main event was hosted in the Eastern Cape this year from the 6-8 September 2012 in Port Elizabeth(now known as Nelson Mandela Bay). It is very nice to see that even our celebrities are making this event one of their first priorities, as they are our role models and have a way of persuading us to do certain things.

National Book week is slowly but surely becoming a new platform for people to voluntarily help in making sure that all South Africans get a chance to be educated. I think the National Book Week is fast becoming a premier reading event and a Corporate Social Investment (CSI) tool for the book industry. This event gives a chance to each individual to lend a helping hand, showing humanity (Ubuntu) by participating and making sure that more and more South Africans can read and write.

This initiative also creates awareness of every individuals indispensive role in society. If you did not know about this event its unfortunate for you because it has passed already, but you can look up for it again next year. South Africans lets all try to make a difference in other peoples lives especially through education, as we all know that its the only key to success.
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  1. Anonymous17 September 2012 at 00:25

    I wish National Book Week programme happen everyday to improve people reading skills. Did you know South Africa in 2009 was out off top 50 "best readers in the world", come on we deserve o be in the top 5. National Book Week was established because of that embarrasement.

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    1. Unknown22 September 2012 at 07:59

      Yes i knew, but thank you for raising that issue again because a lot of people dont even know the real reason behind this initiative.

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  2. ZAwiSA Africa17 September 2012 at 01:30

    this is a great initiative done by sabdc to ensure that children gain reading skills at the early stage,and i would be a great idea if they can spread this programme in all schools across the country including those in rural areas.

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    1. Unknown22 September 2012 at 08:01

      I definately agree with you Mthokozisi, infact the schools in rural areas are the ones who are in desparate need of such events compared to the ones that are in the urban areas.

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  3. KeaRams17 September 2012 at 07:45

    It's a good thing that there's such a programme running, many people (children) don't have the opportunity that this programme gives.

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  4. Michelle17 September 2012 at 07:53

    Its a good initiative, plus today's generation hardly reads. So hopefully this will also encourage others to start reading as well.

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    1. Unknown27 September 2012 at 00:24

      But we must not forget that some people dont read just because they actually dont have anything to read not that they are lazy to do so, just like the saga that happened in Limpopo where books were never deliverd for kids to read.

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  5. marvee mashiane18 September 2012 at 01:05

    I think this kind of programme we should do it everyday because we learn new things and teaching one another everyday.

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    1. Unknown27 September 2012 at 00:26

      If only a lot of private companies could support this initiative, then a lot of people will also be encouraged to read because the material will be there.

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  6. Unknown18 September 2012 at 16:13

    reading has become a thing of a past these,most us just browse through especially when it is a long paragraph.this is such a great initiative to encourage us to read more

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    1. Unknown27 September 2012 at 00:28

      Its sad that we have made reading this boring thing you just do when its only neccesary to do so, if we continue to be like that then i can assure you that we are killing our nation.

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  7. Unknown19 September 2012 at 01:01

    I like the fact that it catered for everyone even people with diasbilities because they invited that lady from shift i forgot here name she is a celebrity and she was readind brail that was a highlight for me.

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    1. Unknown27 September 2012 at 00:30

      Oh yes i also know that lady and believe you me she is such an inspiration, because there was also this reality show that was on SABC 1 where they were talking about disabled people who never take their situatuon and make an excuse for being a failure.

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  8. Thee Workplace19 September 2012 at 05:32

    Certain initiativs are for a good cause and they are what makes a better South Africa. It is unpleasant to see it being done once a year but fortunatelty those who attend benefit a lot.

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    1. Unknown27 September 2012 at 00:32

      I have to support your statement there, this is such a good initiative and its better if they can increase the number of days of hosting it.

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  9. Refi M20 September 2012 at 04:24

    Such programmes really inspire me and I believe that if used wisely they can be off a better value to our young sisters and brothers.

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    1. Unknown27 September 2012 at 00:33

      Education is really the key, if kids start such initiatives at an early stage then we stand a very good chance of having a better tomorrrow.

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  10. Unknown22 September 2012 at 04:04

    They say i reading nation is a winning nation. This project adds value to the South African education.

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    1. Unknown27 September 2012 at 00:34

      Indeed it does, and it is up to us all as a nation to support it so we can all have a better country.

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