African statistics day asd is celebrated every year on 18 november. The official artwork and merchandise will be created by author and illustrator anna walker, creator of florette and mr huff. Juniors grades 6 8 book mark competition the seniors were reluctant in drawing. National book week, recognised as one of the longest running and most successful campaigns in south africa, is a week dedicated to celebrate the book and promote a love and culture of reading. Heres what you need to know about this years campaign. Presented by the south african book development council, in proud association. National key performance indicators for inclusive development.
Below are 2017 pdf calendars with popular and south africa holidays. A dvd consisting of supporting audio lessons, songs and videos demonstrating how to use these materials in the classroom plus tips for teaching numeracy, literacy and lifeskill concepts to grade r learners. Every year on the 9th of august is national womens day. Each year across australia, the cbca brings children and books together celebrating cbca book week. This is the theme for african statistics day 2017, taking place on 18 november. The national treasury forecasts that, after a protracted period of declining gdp growth, the south african economy will grow by 1. Some book week themes offer so much potential and escape to everywhere is certainly one of those. The south african book fair and national book week.
South africa commemorates national book week in september. Calling all teachers, school and public librarians, and afterschool programmers. Since 1987 there has been a national theme which is chosen and voted on by the cbca members. Jan 09, 2017 book week 2017 the theme for book week 2017 has been announced escape to everywhere book week 2017 will run from the 18 25 of august 2017.
Libraries play an integral role in societies, fostering a culture of learning. Sep 29, 2017 book week 2018 the theme for book week 2018 has been announced find your treasure book week 2018 will run from the 17 to the 24 of august 2018. In 1934, in response to the petition of the philippine library association at the time, governor general frank murphy issued a proclamation designating as national book week the period extending from june 18 to 24 of every year. Original african songs have a different rhythm and. This year, south africa has stepped up its game in commemoration of this momentous day.
The department of arts and culture invites all the people in the republic of south africa, the rest of the african continent and the african diaspora as well as international guests to join us in the africa. This publication is the official authoritative reference work on the republic of south africa and is updated annually. In celebration of this prestigious day, stats sa explores the archives to find four facts on the south african economy that you might have missed. Ending violence against women and girls, 16 days of activism against genderbased violence and abuse kicks off on 25 november until 10 december. Diabetes south africa s offices will be closed during the lockdown period and since p eople living with diabetes are at higher risk of complications if they get ill with covid19, w e want to help you keep your diabetes in balance and on your current diabetes management plan. The global competitiveness report 20172018 weforum world. National book month is also a time to honor the countrys best books and authors. This event was initiated in 1990 by the subsidiary body of the united nations economic commission for africa uneca, the joint african conference of planners, statisticians, and demographers. Shortlist for 2017 south african literary awards announced. National book week sabdc south african book development. It is an initiative of the south african book development council sabdc in collaboration with the department of arts and culture. Africa fiction and nonfiction, african fiction, the queens library. Run by the south african book development council sabdc in partnership with the.
Jan 04, 2017 what books are you excited to read this year. Through this campaign, we hope amongst many other objectives to. Two childrens books about south africa are included among this years winners of the childrens africana book awards. The grade r programme for terms 1 to 4 is organised into 20 themes, each of which contain enough. In this connection, we would like to inform you that there will be activities for grade school to college students that are linedup for this year. The day is observed in countries such as ghana, kenya, spain, tanzania, the united kingdom, and the united states. Woodson once wrote that if you teach the negro that he has accomplished as much good as any other race he will aspire to equality and justice without regard to race. Africa day presents an opportunity for south africans to reconnect and recommit themselves in support of all government interventions to develop a better africa and a better world. Making children count on the day of the african child unicef. South africa commemorates national book week every first week of september. Grade r resource kit national department of basic education.
The city of joburg is also pardoning people who have long overdue books, and users have till 31 march to have their fines revoked. The contest will be held on october, 2016 at the childrens section of the national library of the philippines. National book week 2017 philippine librarians association, inc. African liberation day is celebrated by many african communities around the world.
The south african politicians awards 2017 the awards may be appropriate as a celebration of south african politics given the shambles created under the auspices of excellence, writes gareth van. Best and most recommended south african books this year. Jun 05, 2017 the story behind our 2017 childrens book week artwork monday, june 5, 2017 freya blackwood made history in 2015 when three of her books won top honours in the childrens book council of australia cbca book of the year awards. The theme for africa month 2017 is the year of or tambo. International literacy day 08 september 2017in international literacy day. A time for any and every one to get involved in promoting the magic of books and reading in their communities, place of work, schools, religious institutions and most importantly, in the home. Run by the south african book development council sabdc in partnership with the department of arts and culture, national book week is south africa s dedicated reading awareness week.
National book week was established as an annual reading promotion event in 2010. Kun narratives, verses, songs, chants, drawings and other materials consisting of over 150 notebooks. National book week is south africa s dedicated reading awareness week. Africa day formerly african freedom day and african liberation day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the organisation of african unity oau now known as the african union on 25 may 1963. Africa is known to be unique in so many ways, but one thing that has really put the entire continent on the map is its unique style of music. Reading statistics report that only 14% of the south african population are active book readers, and a mere 5% of parents read to their. It is a permanent mass institution in the worldwide pan african movement. Africa month 2017 department of sports, arts and culture. This is a major landmark in our strategy to promote a culture of reading and writing and cultivate a sustainable book industry that supports equitable development of all south african languages. This web site is an online gateway to information on paarl as an association of librarians working in academic and research libraries that promotes the collection, organization and dissemination of information on research and academic library work.
The crisis in black education executive summary 2017 the theme for 2017 focuses on the crucial role of education in the history of african americans. Dec 24, 2017 in that time, south african music across all genres has proven to be groundbreaking and the quality of music produced in that space of time has been worldclass. The celebration for the national book week was organized by the personal development pd department in conjunction with the library. About national womens day 9 august 2020 this day commemorates 9 august 1956 when women participating in a national march petitioned against pass laws legislation that required african persons to carry a document on them to prove that they were allowed to enter a white area. Oct 20, 2017 africa week is an annual event organized on the margins of the general assembly debate on africas development by the office of the special adviser on africa osaa in close collaboration with. The series consists of a tour match, three test matches, three twenty20 international matches t20is and five one day international matches odis. Speech delivered by deputy minister mabudafhasi during the national book week roadshow in ganyesa village, north west.
Promote reading as a critical part of south african development. South african fashion week is the countrys only businesstobusiness fashion platform, with the intent on growing the creative fashion design industry in south africa by connecting designers to buyers. World book and copyright day 2017 south african government. Africa day celebrates the day when the organisation of african unity oau, the precursor to the african union au, was formed in 1963. Calendars online and print friendly for any year and month. The crisis in black education executive summary 2017. Women from all over south africa stand together to celebrate the brave who marched to the union buildings over 60 years ago. This year, national book week runs september 2 to 8, and the south african. In midoctober, the national book awards announces the years 15 finalists. Plai in partnership with the national commission for culture and the arts national committee on library and information services nccanclis and the national library of the philippines nlp is pleased to inform that it will celebrate the 83rd national book week from november 24 to 30, 2017 with the theme libraries take action. Events that have occurred or will occur in 2017 in south africa. The south africa yearbook gives a comprehensive account of the programmes and policies of our government as well as the current state of the south african nation. Listed under the posthumous literary awards, five legendary contributors are drawn from wilhelm bleek and lucy lloyd collection of.
Thandi klaasen, south african jazz musician, recipient of south africas order of the baobab b. The world book day wbd national celebrations in south africa are coordinated by the centre for the book, an outreach unit of the national library of south africa, mandated to promote a culture of reading, writing and publishing in all local languages and easy access to books for all. According to the recent stats released by the south african police service, the police recorded a total of 39,828 rapes in 201617, down from 41,503 in 201516. In who will greet you at home, a national magazine award finalist for the new yorker. International day for the eradication of poverty 2020. Opening of national book week 2015 western cape government. Africa week office of the special adviser on africa, osaa. Best of the commonwealth, fictitious africa, best south african reads. Cbca the story behind our 2017 childrens book week artwork. The reason for the leap year is to reconcile the earths orbit around the sun.
Our 100th anniversary theme read now read forever looks to the past, present, and most important, the future of childrens books. Nalibali, exclusive books and saba join hands on world book day. Subscribe to our newsletter today for the latest updates on events, industry news, authors and publishers. Nbw is implemented annually by the sabdc in partnership with the department of. Reading statistics report that only 14% of the south african population are active book readers, and a mere 5% of parents read to their children. Winners will officially be awarded during the official opening of the 82nd national book week on november 24, 2016 at the national library of the philippines. Citing figures that show only 14 percent of south africans reading books. Below are some this is just a snippet of books 2017 has to offer. South africa yearbook government communication and. National museum of african art will hold its second annual african art awards 2017 childrens africana book awards. Caba awards are presented annually to the authors and illustrators of the best childrens and young adult books on africa available in the u. Call to celebrate the african university week aau blog. South africa calendars are also available as editable excel spreadsheet calendar and word document calendars.
The nation will be celebrating the book week until sunday, 7 september. The monthlong celebration focuses on the importance of reading, writing and literature. Oct 17, 2017 2017 marks the highest milestone of south african literary awards sala, as the shortlist includes, for the first time, the. The liasa president is regularly interviewed by national television and regional radio. Most children in south africa are bilingual or multilingual so introducing regular reading activities for them in different languages will improve. History of national book week sabdc south african book.
Oct 10, 2017 the childrens africana book awards caba program is celebrating its 25 th anniversary this year. During this time schools, libraries, booksellers, authors, illustrators and children celebrate australian childrens literature and you will often see childrens book character parades and talented librarians creating amazing displays. Two childrens books about south africa are included among this years winners. It is an initiative of the south african book development council sabdc in collaboration with the department of arts and culture national book week is an important initiative in encouraging the nation to value reading as a fun and pleasurable activity and to showcase how reading can easily be. National book week in 1934, in response to the petition of the philippine library association at the time, governor general frank murphy issued a proclamation designating as national book week the period extending from june 18 to 24 of every year. Johannesburg, south africa thursday, 17 august 2017 the south african book fair sabf and national book week nbw officially launched on thursday at the market square, newtown. The dac invites all the people in the republic of south africa, the rest of the african continent and the african diaspora as well as international guests to join us in the africa month celebrations. South africa commemorates national book week in from 2 to 8 september. It is an initiative of the south african book development council sabdc in collaboration with the department of arts and culture reading statistics report that only 14% of the south african population are active book readers, and a mere 5% of parents read to their children. The south african federation for mental health is the largest national mental health organisation in south africa. South africa yearbook the south africa yearbook gives a comprehensive account of the programmes and policies of our government as well as the current state of the south african nation. National book week celebrates our rich and diverse heritage. As the year comes to a close, weve picked our 10 favourite local tracks of 2017.
Sa federation for mental health mental wellness is our. National book week philippine librarians association, inc. Apr 03, 2017 the philippine librarians association, inc. Celebrate childrens book week this fall, november 410, 2019. Read about the new south african flag and print a copy for your children to paint or colour in.
Every child a reader, the charitable arm of the childrens book council, has announced its plan to enhance childrens book week, the longestrunning national literacy initiative in the country. Until 1987 cbca branches had created their own posters to illustrate the themes and promote events. Mexico, nigeria, south africa, and the united states. Call to celebrate the african university week 20 th 24 th november 2017 background on african university day. Plai in partnership with the national commission for culture and the artsnational committee on library and information services nccanclis and the national library of the philippines nlp is pleased to inform that it will celebrate the 83rd national book week from november 24 to 30, 2017 with. With this years theme of the books of our lives, national book week embarks on a creative campaign which reveals to south africans the many ways in which. National school nutrition programme the nsnp aims to enhance the learning capacity of learners through the provision of a healthy meal at schools. The latest prior leap year occurred in 2016 and the next will be in 2020. The south african book fair and national book week officially. Africa week is an annual event organized on the margins of the general assembly debate on africa s development by the office of the special adviser on africa. Ceo of the south african book development council talks about national book week being the countrys longest running campaign to promote reading, and some of the challenges we currently face. Cbca book week childrens book council of australia. Please click on the images to read the blurbs andor to purchase the books.
This years day of the african child will go down in history as the day when kenyas primary school children elected their firstever national childrens government a milestone for ensuring that all children realize their right to meaningful participation in society. National book week is a reading promotion campaign that was initiated by the south african book development council sabdc in partnership with. Calendars are otherwise blank and designed for easy printing. The african university day was constituted by the aau board of directors in 2005 to commemorate the day that the aau was created on 12th november 1967 in rabat, morocco. There were two competitions in two different categories. It is celebrated in various countries on the african continent, as well as around the world. The reserve banks leading economic indicator increased for a fourth consecutive month in november 2016, suggesting a positive turn in the business. Where it is implemented, the programme has shown to improve punctuality, regular school attendance, concentration and the general wellbeing of participating learners. Speech delivered by deputy minister mabudafhasi during the.
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