MOBIREADATHON COMPETITION 2026 !!
JOIN THE MOBIREADATHON ANNUAL DIGITAL READING COMPETITION FOR HIGH SCHOOLS
2026
FEBRUARY 09! TO APRIL 25TH!
READ ONLINE AND WIN GREAT PRIZES FOR YOUR SCHOOL !! ALL PROVINCES ARE WELCOMED
HOW TO PARTICIPATE: PHASE 1: FOR ALL GRADES
- 2. Fill in the registration form BELOW and answer the quiz (only once!)
- Quiz link>CLICK HERE FOR QUIZ QUESTIONS TO ALL STORIES
COMPETITION TIMELINE
- 09 February 2026-Register and participate until 25 April 2026
- On 26th April 2026, the school with the highest number of passes and participants will win a prize Voucher. Finalists from Grade 8s in all participating schools will be selected and announced to prepare for finals.
- They will read 4 NEW online stories in preparation for the finals until 20 June 2026
From 20 June 2026 each provincial municipality will select a date for their finals. The finals will be held at selected venues where they will answer quiz questions from the stories they read. From the finals, the top 3 performing schools will win prizes.
Email enquiries@cojelearning.org.za
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HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS USING MOBILE DEVICES
LEARN ABOUT WRITING
FIND SUPPORT
COMPETITIONS
Support organisations for writers
Publishers’ Association of South Africa
https://www.publishersglobal.com/directory/south-africa/publishers-in-south-africa
Directory of publishers and publishing service providers displays book publishers of South Africa, e-book publishers of South Africa ect.
Academic & Non-Fiction Authors’ Association of South Africa (ANFASA). They host writing workshops and competitions
https://www.apinnovation.fund/ Africa Publishing Innovation Fund. Supports literacy, book access, indigenous publishing, and library restoration in Africa.
Platforms that run competitions
To practice writing, competitions are the best way to test your skills and to be exposed. Check closing dates and follow the sites regularly.
https://www.sawriterscollege.co.za/the-sa-writers-college-annual-short-story-writing-competition/
https://www.pawnerspaper.com/2022/01/writing-competitions-in-africa-2022.html
http://www.sanlam.co.za/sponsorships/designandculture/Pages/sanlam-prize-for-youth-literature.aspx
