JOBURG – Caxton employees and journalists joined the #Readbecause campaign, which hopes to create a movement that reaffirms the value of reading for leisure as it has a direct impact on growth and success.
Laura Pisanello (Sandton Chronicle journalist): I read because it's a good way to relax and it's a nice way to escape from real-life events.
The South African Book Development Council along with various organisations including Caxton Cares are championing reading promotion in South Africa andengaging citizens on why reading for leisure is so important.
Be a part of the conversation as we celebrate World Book Day with the launch of #readbecause. The primary aim of #readbecause is to showcase the unity of purpose among the multitude of organisations who work towards promoting a reading culture in South Africa and to encourage more people to perceive the value of reading.
Caxton Joburg North journalists and editors shared their thoughts on the importance of reading:
Sipho Siso (editor of Alex News): Reading enriches one’s mind. I gain more knowledge. I read for understanding and to learn more about history, the different cultures, values and norms.
Ofentse Ditlopo (Midrand Reporter journalist): Reading broadens your mind and it’s a good way to learn more about things you don’t know.
Ashtyn Mackenzie (editor of Sandton Chronicle and Rosebank Killarney Gazette): I love reading because you can explore multiple universes and expand the realms of imagination. Reading is at the core of unlocking knowledge. Children should be encouraged to read from a young age.
Mpho Moloto (City Buzz journalist): I read because I like words, language is enriching. Without language there’s a breakdown in communication and communication is vital in society.Naidine Sibanda (Rosebank Killarney Gazette journalist): I read because I believe there is power in the written language which enables one’s mind to paint pictures that are otherwise missed in spoken language.
Nikita Fernandes (editor of Midrand Reporter and Fourways Review): Reading stimulates your brain and I believe that lack of reading has a negative effect on your speech.
Thabo Jobo (North Eastern Tribune journalist): I read to gain more information and knowledge.
Delamo Bentley (Sandton Chronicle journalist): I read because it improves my creativity, as well as my writing.
Sandisiwe Mbhele (online journalist): I read because knowledge is power and it’s a good way to escape from my reality.
Sarah Korning (Rosebank Killarney Gazette journalist): Reading is important because it helps you broaden your perspective on the world, expand your vocabulary and learn more. It is important to find things that you enjoy reading so that you can also enjoy the process.
California Dube (Midrand Reporter journalist): I read to be educated, entertained and informed.
Ntsako Mashaba (online journalist): I love reading because I gain information about new things.
Gift Tlou (Fourways Review journalist): I love reading because it relieves stress and improves my conversational skills.
Thandeka Mthethwa (online journalist): I love reading because it increases my vocabulary and helps me to interact better with people.
