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The City of Johannesburg has, through the Library and Information Services Directorate, been commemorating Africa month through various programmes and activities at libraries across all its seven regions.
Young library goers have been taught how to sing the South African National Anthem, been treated to African folktales, E-Learning: Online quiz about African cultures as well as African story times in Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu and SeSotho. There was even a debate followed by a quiz on African facts – among other fun activities.
The month of May celebrates the achievements made in the development of Africa, as well as the cultural diversity and unity of the African people – and what better way to celebrate than teaching our children about different African cultures, languages and traditional practices?
As Africa Month culminates on Africa Day on the 25th of May 2019, our libraries will be hosting additional activities in celebration. Furthermore, various libraries will do displays emphasizing the many books available in libraries on the subject of Africa, its heritage, and its uniqueness.
Below is a list of programmes that residents are encouraged to attend:
| Library | Date | Programme description | Time | Age | Contact Person |
Halfway House Library Ward 132 | 24 May | African Folktales, music, dancing and indigenous games. | 10:00- 13:00 | 5-9 yrs | Molefi Ingwane 011 805 3547 |
Coronationville Library Ward 69 | 24 May | African story time | 10:00-11:00 | 4-6 yrs | Hlengani Ngobeni 011 673 2906 |
Diepsloot Library Ward 95 | 25 May | African story time, traditional dancing, African Poems and traditional dress | 10:00- 12:00 | 6-20 yrs | Oupa Maboya 011 204 0689 |
Ivory Park Library Ward 78 | 25 May | Story time and play Diketo, | 09:00- 10:00 | 5-7 yrs | Phedo Maeko 011 261 5122 |
Pimville Library Ward 22 | 25 May | Primary school learners will be performing African stories, poems and cultural dances | 10:00-13:00 | 7-14 yrs | Zama Zulu 011 933 3961 |
Lenasia South Library Ward 120 | 25 May | Discussion on African History and the importance of libraries in reading development. The programme is in partnership with Bovuma Cultural Project. | 09:00- 12:00 | 8-15 yrs | Susan Masitenyane 011 855 0378 |
Diepsloot Library Ward 95 | 27 May | African story time, traditional dancing, African Poems and traditional dress | 10:00- 12:00 | 6-20 yrs
| Oupa Maboya 011 204 0689
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Diepsloot Library Ward 95 | 28 May | African story time, traditional dancing, African Poems and traditional dress | 10:00- 12:00 | 6-20 yrs | Oupa Maboya 011 204 0689 |
Diepsloot Library Ward 95 | 29 May | African story time, traditional dancing, African Poems and traditional dress | 10:00- 12:00 | 6-20 yrs | Oupa Maboya 011 204 0689
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The City takes its responsibility to forge social cohesion seriously, and will continue ensuring that nation building programmes are run to ensure that people are well-informed and educated on the beauty of our continent and its people.
For more information and media queries, please contact:
Ms Karabo Tledima
Stakeholder Manager: MMC for Community Development
Cell: 061 794 3819
Tel: 011 407 7208
Email: Karabot@joburg.org.za
