Listen "36: Raising Readers, Healing Communities: Nandi Kolisile Speaks"
Episode Synopsis
In this reflective voice-note episode of Talking Classrooms, Bulelani sits with the powerful story and inner world of Nandi Kolisile — Literacy Mentor at Nal’ibali, founder of Sinako Reading Club, community developer, storyteller, and proud daughter of Zwide. Nandi shares a heartfelt reflection on her journey as a reading advocate, a community builder, and a woman shaped by books, language, and the transformative power of stories. From the streets of Zwide to becoming a Mandela Bay Literary Award winner, she opens a window into the love, discipline, and purpose behind her commitment to nurturing young minds through literacy. This episode is not an interview — it is an intimate voice note from Nandi’s heart. A meditation on reading as a lifeline. A reminder of why stories matter. And a tribute to the children, communities, and classrooms that shaped her calling. If you believe in the power of storytelling, education, and grassroots impact, this reflection will speak to you deeply. Talking Classrooms — where voices rise, stories teach, and communities are transformed.
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