Literacy Association of South Africa

Freedom must include reading. Today we reflect on Freedom Day, but freedom without literacy is incomplete. The 2023 National Reading Barometer shows a country trying to read, but struggling to access what it needs. 63% of households do not own a single book and only 32% of adults read books regularly. What does freedom mean if children grow up without books? Across South Africa, NGOs are stepping in where the system falls short, bringing stories into homes, classrooms, and communities. But they cannot do it alone. If we are serious about equality, education, and opportunity, government must urgently invest in and partner with literacy organisations already doing the work. Because literacy is not a side issue. It is the foundation of freedom. #FreedomDay #LiteracyForAll #Nalibali #ReadingIsFreedom #SupportLiteracy

As we mark Freedom Day 2026; LITASA recognises that literacy is the heartbeat of a functional, inclusive democracy. Join the LITASA community as we work to open the doors of learning for all. litasa.org.za/membership #LITASA2026 #SocialJustice #InclusiveLiteracy #Multilingualism

You do NOT need to be a researcher — practice-based presentations are welcome. For full conference details: litasa.org.za/conference2026 Share this with colleagues, students, and literacy practitioners who may be interested. Thank you for helping us grow the literacy conversation. 📚

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Today we mark World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) — a global celebration of the power of reading aloud to build literacy, confidence, and connection. When stories are shared out loud, voices are strengthened and learning comes alive. #WorldReadAloudDay #WRAD #LiteracyMatters #2026LITASA

The call is open for the 21st Annual LITASA Conference! 🌍 Theme: “Reading the Future, Ukufunda Ikusasa, Ho Bala Bukamoso: Literacies for Transformative Education.” litasa.org.za/conference2026 —check it out! #LITASA2026 #CallForPapers #Education

📣 Members and Friends of LITASA! Our AGM will be held online this year. To receive the Teams link, please send us an email request. We look forward to connecting with you!

📣 Join us for the 2025 LITASA Annual General Meeting! 🗓 12 Oct 2025 | 🕗 08:00 📍 Westville Girls High, Durban KZN 💻 Email info@litasa.org.za for the virtual link. ‘Yi LITASA le, kwabayaziyo, nabazange bayibona!’ 💛 #LITASA #AGM2025 #Literacy #Education #SouthAfrica

Just 2 days to go until #LITASA2025! @RoomtoReadSA will be exhibiting at the 20th Annual LITASA Conference! A global nonprofit building children’s foundational literacy & life skills through training, local-language books & child-friendly libraries. roomtoread.org

Just 7 days to go until the 20th Annual #LITASA Conference! Excited to welcome Macmillan SA as an exhibitor 🎉 From CAPS-approved readers to classroom favourites, they’ve got what your learners will love! Explore more: tinyurl.com/4n4v8x28 #LiteracyMatters #ClassroomReads

Only 8 days to go until the 20th Annual LITASA Conference kicks off on 10 October 2025! We’re thrilled that @bookdash will be joining us as an exhibitor! Their mission: to make sure every child owns 100 books by the age of 5. bookdash.org #LITASA2025 #BookDash

📢 Just 9 days to go until #LITASA2025! Oxford University Press Southern Africa will be exhibiting at the conference too! A leading publisher of textbooks, literature & resources. oxford.co.za #ExhibitorSpotlight #OxfordUniversityPress

We’re thrilled to introduce Wordworks as an Exhibitor at the 20th LITASA Conference! They focus on early language & literacy in the first 8 years of life — and launched a new online platform with training, resources & support for partners. wordworks.org.za #2025LITASA

Only 10 days to go until #LITASA2025! We’re excited to have Nal’ibali as an exhibitor! A national reading-for-enjoyment campaign, that builds reading habits in homes & communities, so children are eager & ready to learn. 👉 nalibali.org #ExhibitorSpotlight #Literacy

🎉 11 Days to #LITASA2025! Meet our exhibitors & sponsors. Excited to welcome EdShed Phonics & Spelling—CAPS-aligned for Grades R-6. Build phonics & spelling skills in one programme. Try 30 days FREE 👉 edshed.co.za #EdShed #Education

We are thrilled to announce Keynote #3 for the 20th Annual LITASA Conference 2025, “Amazwi Ethu – Our Voices”, completes an inspiring lineup of thought leaders and literacy champions who will share powerful insights. Register now: litasa.org.za/conference2025

🇿🇦 Happy #HeritageDay! Heritage is alive — this year’s theme: “Reimagine Our Heritage Institutions for a New Era.” At the 20th LITASA Conference 2025, delegates are encouraged to wear a cultural element on Day 1, echoing our Amazwi Ethu theme. #LITASA #AmazwiEthu

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