Rutanang Kasi Book Festival

07/09/2026

📚 Happy National Book Week! 🇿🇦

From 5th–11th September, South Africa celebrates the wonderful world of books and the power of reading.

At Kip McGrath Education Centres Pinetown, we know that reading is so much more than recognising words on a page.

Reading:
⭐ builds vocabulary
⭐ strengthens comprehension
⭐ develops imagination
⭐ gives children the confidence to express themselves and understand the world around them.

Every book opens a new door — to a new adventure, a new idea, a new perspective or a new possibility. 🌈📖

This National Book Week, let’s encourage our children to put down the screens, pick up a book and discover the joy of reading. Whether it’s a favourite story, a comic, an exciting adventure or a book about something they love, every page is a step towards becoming a stronger, more confident reader.

💙 Let’s grow a nation of readers, one page at a time!

07/09/2026

National Book Week is here, and it's the perfect time to celebrate the joy of reading 📚

📖 Start a new book (even one that's been sitting on your shelf for months)
📖 Discover a new South African author (check our HOMEBRU collection for recommendations)
📖 Read to a child (bedtime stories make a huge difference)
📖 Swap books with your friends and family (there's nothing like a book hyped up by someone you know)
📖 Take a photo of the book you're reading and share it to inspire others to read (tag us to be shared)

Browse our National Book Week collection
📚 https://exclusivebooks.co.za/collections/national-book-week-2026

02/09/2026

Keep Up To Date with the All Tribes Trainings Institute On Your Drealms App

Throughout the September weeks, prepare to receive your training materials through your individual Tribes profile, preparing you for the Saturday training sessions.

If you don’t have your Tribes profile set up already, kindly ensure that you create one by scanning the QR code and joining your tribe.

ALL TRIBES TRAINING INSTITUTE (A .T. T. I)
With the Bondservant of Christ John.

This September 2026, prepare for an intensive month of spiritual training, equipping, preparation, and deployment with the Bondservant of Christ John.

📅 Every Saturday in September
⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍Live Online

September — Training.
October — 30 Days of Fasting
November — The Calling of Your 12 Disciples

Saints around the world, prepare yourselves.
Get ready to be trained. Get ready to be equipped. Get ready for deployment.

02/09/2026

26/08/2026

🔥 THE DRAW IS ON! 🌍🎤

40 countries. 40 poets. ONE World Poetry Slam Championship. 🏆

The full competition structure is about to be revealed! 👀

Join us for the Official World Poetry Slam Championship Draw as we determine the overall competition match-ups and reveal how poets from across the globe will meet throughout the Championship. 🌍🔥

📅 08 September 2026
⏰ 19:00 (SAST)
📍 LIVE on the Poetry Africa page

The stage is set. The poets are ready. The world is watching. 🌍

Now… let the draw begin.🔥

Poetry Africa 2026 | 30th Festival Edition

26/08/2026

Capetown, don't forget to book your space at the open book festival via Webtickets.co.za

I can't wait to meet you there akere. Let's talk lerato la Marashea

08/08/2026

We are ready! Are you?

21/07/2026

GBF 2026 Loading🥳🥳🥳🥳
Save the date: 20 -22 August 2026
Exciting, informative and great conversations, authors and all things bookish. All things literary fun🥳🥳
Follow our pages closely for more updates.

16/07/2026

A tiny classroom election that teaches a giant lesson about democracy!

"The Class Captain" by Nomcebo Ngema, and it is an absolute gem! This isn't just a children's story; it's a powerful allegory for the very soul of South African democracy.

The story follows 12-year-old Asanda, a principled learner at Sunshine Primary School. Inspired by the nation's shift to democracy, she and her classmates fight for the right to elect their own class captain. But the election is quickly threatened by bribery, intimidation, and even the theft of the ballot box!

It’s a masterclass in civics, wrapped in an engaging and relatable story for young readers.

Who is this book for?
This book is written for primary school children (especially Grades 5-7), but its message is for everyone. It's a perfect resource for parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to teach young people about the importance of voting, integrity, and standing up for what's right.

Why was this book written?
Author Nomcebo Ngema wrote this book as a tribute to the hard-won freedom of 1994. It serves as a vital reminder that the rights we have today, like the right to vote, are not just historical events but a precious and ongoing responsibility. The book’s purpose is to show young South Africans that their voice matters, even in small things like a school election, and to teach them that real leadership is about serving, not power.

Favourite takeaway:
"Real power comes from serving your community with integrity, not from fear or favours."

If you want to ignite a passion for democracy and integrity in the next generation, I highly recommend getting a copy of The Class Captain. It’s a story that will spark important conversations in any classroom or home.