National Reading Barometer

A new index that draws on secondary data and the National Reading Survey to assess the health of South Africa's reading ecosystem.

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We asked 4200 respondents about the state of reading in South Africa. Find out what they had to say at the launch of our National Reading Barometer and Survey: https://t.co/KIz6j1kMvg

#NRBlaunch #ReadingBarometer

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The countdown to World Read Aloud Day 2027 starts now!

Together with @sledsignlang, we’ll be sharing Lost and Found by Wendy Hartmann, illustrated by @ricoschacherl, with children across South Africa on 3 February 2027.

Parents, get your free copy from https://t.co/yAhBJ7GpdT or WhatsApp WRAD to 060 044 2254. You can also save the story images to your phone and read along with your children.

Available in all 12 official South African languages.

Let’s make every day a story day!

#NalibaliAndSledWRAD2027 #Nalibali #SLED #WorldReadAloudDay #ItStartsWithAStory

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ICYMI: Dr Tara Polzer-Ngwato discusses teen reading and the importance of building a reading culture among young people on Channel Islam International’s Yaumun Jadeed.

Missed it? Catch up on the full interview: https://t.co/8K3cbCswF9

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Are we losing our teenagers to a reading crisis?

Dr Tara Polzer-Ngwato, Lead Researcher for the National Reading Barometer, discusses findings from the Teen Reading Pilot Survey, launched last month, on Voice of Wits.

📅 22 Oct | 10:35 AM

📻 88.1 FM or via the VOW FM website.

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Cape Town, let’s get teens talking about reading!

Join us on 17 November 2026 for the NRB Teen Reading Pilot Survey Launch as we explore how to make reading more exciting and accessible for teenagers.

Be part of the conversation! Register now: https://t.co/cy3PEDmBDs

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The Teen Reading Pilot Survey 2026 summary report is out!

Explore insights into teenagers’ reading experiences, habits and preferences.

Read: https://t.co/dzjsQWfrxJ

A Cape Town workshop is planned for 17 November, with an online webinar to follow. Details coming soon.

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South African teenagers enjoy reading, but want more books in their own languages.

We joined Elvis Presslin on First Take SA this morning. Dr Tara Polzer-Ngwato unpacked the Teen Reading Pilot Survey findings.

🎧 Listen: https://t.co/LCWEmsP6F6

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What are South African teens saying about reading?

Our Teen Reading Pilot Survey 2026 shares new insights into their reading habits, book access and demand for more books in their own languages.

Read the findings: https://t.co/dzjsQWfZnh

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What do teenagers really think about reading?

We’re putting teen voices at the centre of South Africa’s reading conversation.

📅 23 Sept | 🕙 10:00–15:00
📍 NLSA Pretoria Campus

Join the National Reading Barometer Teen Survey 2026 launch.

Register by scanning the QR code.

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What do teenagers really think about reading?

We asked them.

Our National Reading Barometer SA Teen Survey explores what they read, what gets in the way and what could shape a stronger reading culture.

On 23 September, we share what they told us.

📅 Save the date.

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Proud to support @IPASA_News’s new case study booklet on collaboration in education. The lessons extend far beyond education — offering practical insights for funders across sectors seeking sustainable systems impact. Read more: https://t.co/jPu9NKzimE #FunderCollaboration

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According to @BarometerSA, libraries remain important places for reading material access but are still not accessible to all, and many users don’t borrow books. See more findings here https://t.co/3IpkaUhjRF #NRB #Libraries #library #literacy

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The National Reading Barometer Survey found that 18% of South Africans are non-readers. Non-readers might be able to read a little, but they rarely do – read more on our five personas: https://t.co/80lkB9jWJ8

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A Deep Dive into South Africa’s Reading Ecosystem: Launch of the National Reading Barometer

https://t.co/UHTIWGdg33

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Two thirds of SA children don’t own a book before primary

https://t.co/RyK2i6txLf @TheSAnews

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This animated video summarises the results of the South African National Reading Survey 2023. Watch now: https://t.co/VYyaFbSQpL

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A Deep Dive into South Africa’s Reading Ecosystem: Launch of the National Reading Barometer. https://t.co/UHTIWGdg33

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Reading survey finds only 58% of adults have access to community libraries https://t.co/eGHtn56alp via @news24

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Two thirds of SA children don’t own a book before primary #SAPeopleNews.
Read Here: https://t.co/QFL3zewmAe
#readingculture #NationalReadingBarometer

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South Africans read more than they think, but there are still major problems, study shows https://t.co/qtSmrlFEhM via @City_Press

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In case you missed it: Only 32% of adults read books regularly, survey finds https://t.co/liF7dDC5Zb