MOBIREADATHON COMPETITION 2025

Dear UNISA Information Science First-year Students!

Mobireadathon Academic Reading Competition – 2025

WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT

Dear Students
Congratulations to the Top 10 students who participated in our pilot of the Mobireadathon Academic Reading Competition.
The winners are!
1 Hanedzani Ramaano
2 Mmakibi Charmaine Radipabe
3 Amanda Zidona
4 Nady Khosozani Ubisi
5 Makgitle Letago Lehlaleroa
6 Galvin Jacobs
7 Nobongwa Xaba
8 Zanele Khuzwayo
9 Brian Moosa Block
10 Nombuso Ndhlovu
Should you wish to receive your own marks and time of completion, send a WhatsApp to 0764456269 or email us at enquiries@cojelearning.org.za respond to this email.
Unisa Information Science Department will host a ceremony on 08th December 2025, where they will formally announce the winners and hand over prizes to those who can be at the event in person. We will communicate with you in due course, through your emails and the competition website.

Once again, well done to all of you for your participation.

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT

>UNISA INFORMATION SCIENCE OFFICE >DR Mahlatji, Matlala Rachel mahlamr@unisa.ac.za

OR

>CITY OF JOHANNEBSURG ELEARNING -LIBRARIES OFFICE

enquiries@cojelearning.org.za

OR Whatsapp 0764456269

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Email enquiries@cojelearning.org.za

OR Whatsapp 0764456269

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Some articles to improve your writing.

http://www.myebook.co.za/the-top-5-mistakes-south-african-authors-make-when-self-publishing-a-book

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2020-02-06-what-does-it-take-to-succeed-as-a-self-published-book-author-in-south-africa/

https://www.thewritingroom.co.za/writingtips/the-real-cost-of-self-publishing

Support organisations for writers

https://publishsa.co.za/

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.

https://www.anfasa.org.za/

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

https://thewritelife.com/writing-contests/