22/04/2026
NORTHERN CAPE MARKS WORLD BOOK DAY 2026 AS PART OF FREEDOM MONTH CELEBRATIONS
The Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts and Culture will commemorate World Book Day on the 23 April 2026 as part of the broader Freedom Month programme , highlighting the important connection between freedom and the ability to read, write, and access information.
Celebrated under the theme “Reading for Pleasure,” this year’s programme emphasises reading as both a fundamental right and a meaningful expression of freedom. Within the context of Freedom Month, the initiative underscores that access to books, libraries, and knowledge resources remains central to building an informed, empowered, and active citizenry.
Through this commemoration, the Department aims to promote a culture of reading and writing, encourage ownership of books, and inspire communities, particularly young people to make use of public libraries as safe and inclusive spaces for learning and creativity. The programme will also celebrate authors and storytelling as vital tools for preserving heritage, fostering social cohesion, and strengthening nation-building.
World Book Day 2026 will be observed across all five districts of the Northern Cape through a range of activities, including reading sessions, storytelling, and community engagements.
These will take place as forth
23 April 2026 Vredevallei Town Hall in Riemvasmaak within the ZF Mgcawu District;
23 April 2026 Gamagara Community Hall in Kathu within the John Taolo Gaetsewe District;
23 April 2026 H.O. Kgadiete Library in Warrenton;
23 April 2026 Williston Primary School in the Namakwa District;
24 April 2026 JJ Primary School together with R.D. Williams Primary School in Prieska, located in the Pixley Ka Seme District.
29 April 2026 Tshireleco High School in Kimberley within the Frances Baard District
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover these activations, which form part of the province’s ongoing commitment to advancing literacy, promoting access to information, and deepening the values of Freedom Month through reading.
For more information please contact Conrad Fortune on 079 873 0679 or on [email protected]
