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National Reading Barometer

@BarometerSA

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

 South Africa
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Joined April 2023
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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: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/tfLE…
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The Teen Reading Pilot Survey 2026 summary report is out! Explore insights into teenagers’ reading experiences, habits and preferences. Read: readingbarometersa.org/conte… 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: omny.fm/shows/first-take-sa/…
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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: readingbarometersa.org/conte…
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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: ipa-sa.org.za/download/colla… #FunderCollaboration
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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: readingbarometersa.org/surve…
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A Deep Dive into South Africa’s Reading Ecosystem: Launch of the National Reading Barometer caps123.co.za/a-deep-dive-in…
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