MOBIREADATHON COMPETITION 2026 !!

JOIN THE MOBIREADATHON ANNUAL DIGITAL READING COMPETITION FOR HIGH SCHOOLS

2026

COMPETITION PHASE 1 IS NOW CLOSED!!!

WELL DONE TO ALL THE SCHOOLS THAT PARTICIPATED! WE WILL ANNOUNCE THE FINALISTS ON 11TH MAY 2026 IN THE AFTERNOON!!

STAY TUNED ON THIS PAGE FOR RESULTS!!

COMPETITION TIMELINE

09 February 2026-Register and participate until 08th MAY 2026
On 11 MAY 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.

SPONSORS AND PRIZES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!!!!

Email enquiries@cojelearning.org.za

OR Whatsapp 0764456269

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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/