The South African Literacy Association
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2026 WINNERS
GRADE 1
Download the Grade 1 Winners List here.
GRADE 2
Download the Grade 2 Winners List here.
GRADE 3
Download the Grade 3 Winners List here.
GRADE 4
Download the Grade 4 Winners List here.
GRADE 5
Download the Grade 5 Winners List here.
GRADE 6
Download the Grade 6 Winners List here.
GRADE 7
Download the Grade 7 Winners List here.
GRADE 8
Click here to download the Grade 8 placings for 2026
GRADE 9
Click here to download the Grade 9 placings for 2026
GRADE 10
Download the Grade 10 Winners List here.
EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR 2027
Email Addresses for 2027
Click here to download all the competition divisions email addressed for 2027.
2027 CALENDAR (now available!)
2027 CALENDAR
Click here to download our 2027 Calendar! Kliek hier om ons 2027 Kalender af te laai.
2027 COMPETITIONS INFO
COLLABORATION / SAMESPRAAK 2027
Click here to download the Collaboration / Samespraak Booklet for 2027.
CREATIVE WRITING / KREATIEWE STELWERK 2027
Click here to download the Creative Writing / Kreatiewe Stelwerk information for 2027.
MONOLOGUE / MONOLOOG 2027
Click here to download the Monologue / Monoloog information for 2027.
PHOTOGRRAPHY / FOTOGRAFIE 2027
Click here to download the Photography / Fotografie information for 2027.
POETRY / DIGKUNS 2027
Click here to download the Poetry / Digkuns information for 2027. The prescribed poems will be downloadable on a separate link.
READING / LEES 2027
Click here to download the Reading / Lees information for 2027.
PUBLIC SPEAKING / REDENAARS 2027
Click here to download the Public Speaking / Redenaars information for 2027.
STUDENT CAMPAIGN SPEECH / STUDENTE VELDTOG TOESPRAAK 2027
Click here to download the Student Campaign Speech / Studente Veldtog Toespraak information for 2027.
TEAM ORATORS / SPAN REDENAARS 2027
Click here to download the Team Orators / Span Redenaars information for 2027.
2027 Competition Fees:
PUBLIC SPEAKING / REDENAARS
- Public Speaking (English Home Language)
- Public Speaking (English First Additional Language)
- Redenaars (Afrikaans Huistaal)
- Redenaars (Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal)
- NO SET TOPICS! USE YOUR OWN AGE APPROPRIATE TOPIC!
- GEEN VOORGESKREWE ONDERWERPE NIE. GEBRUIK JOU EIE OUDERDOM GEPASTE ONDERWERP.
READING / LEES
- Prepared Reading (English Home Language)
- Prepared Reading (English First Additional Language)
- Voorbereide Lees (Afrikaans Huistaal)
- Voorbereide Lees (Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal)
- NO SET READING MATERIAL PROVIDED BY SALA. CHOOSE YOUR OWN AGE APPROPRIATE TEXT. KEEP IT FUN AND INTERESTING!
- GEEN VOORGESKREWE TEKS NIE. KIES JOU EIE OUDERDOM GEPASTE TEKS. HOU DIT INTERRESANT EN HUMORISTIES!
POETRY / DIGKUNS
- Precribed Dramatised Poetry Recitation
- Prescribed Undramatised Poetry Recitation
- Open Mic (Own written poetry recitation)
- Voorgeskrewe Gedramatiseerde Digkuns Voordrag
- Voorgeskrewe Ongedramatiseerde Digkuns Voordrag
- Eie Geskrewe Digkuns Voordrag
- FOR DRAMATISES & UNDRAMATISED POETRY - CHOOSE ONE OF OUR 2027 POEMS!
- VIR GEDRAMATISEERDE & ONGEDRAMATISEERDE DIGKUNS - KIES EEN VAN ONS 2027 VOORGESKREWE GEDIGTE!
PHOTOGRAPHY / FOTOGRAFIE
- Photography
- Fotografie
- Using our 2027 topic as guideline for your photography.
- Gebruik ons 2027 onderwerp as riglyne vir jou fotografie.
MONOLOGUE / MONOLOOG
- Monologue - English
- Monoloog - Afrikaans
- Choose one of our monologues to prepare or you can choose your own monologue.
- Kies een van ons monoloe om voor te berei of kies jou eie monoloog.
CREATIVE WRITING / KREATIEWE STELWERK
- English Short Story
- English Poetry
- Afrikaans Kort Verhaal
- Afrikaans Digkuns
- CHOOSE ONE OF THE 2027 TOPICS!
- KIES EEN VAN DIE 2027 ONDERWERPE!
COLLABORATION / SAMESPRAAK
- English Collaboration (2 learners per team) @ R200 PER TEAM
- Afrikaans Samespraak (2 leerders per span) @ R200 PER SPAN
- CHOOSE ONE OUR DIALOGUE'S OR YOU CAN USE YOUR OWN CHOSEN DIALOGUE TO PERFORM.
- KIES EEN VAN ONS DIALOE OF KIES JOU EIE DIALOOG VIR JOU VOORDRAG.
STUDENT CAMPAIGN SPEECH / STUDENTE VELDTOG TOESPRAAK
- English Student Campaign Speech
- Afrikaans Studente Veldtog Toespraak
COMEDY / KOMEDIE
- Come and tell jokes in either English or Afrikaans.
- Let's see who is the next SA Youth Comedian!
- Kom vertel grappe in Engels of Afrikaans.
- Kom ons kyk wie is die volgende SA grapmaker!
HOW TO RECORD, UPLOAD & SEND VIDEOS:
HOW TO RECORD, UPLOAD & SEND VIDEOS DURING 2027:
Download guidelines on how to record, upload and send your videos to us for the 1st rounds.
ABOUT US
New Your Voice. Your Stage. Your Future.
If you are passionate about communication, creativity, and self-expression, you have found the perfect home. Founded in 2012 as a local initiative, The South African Literacy Association has grown into a premier national platform empowering youth across all Provinces of South Africa. We give young South Africans the stage, the confidence, and the tools to share their stories with the world.
Whether you are a student looking to conquer public speaking, a young writer ready to share your poetry, a comedian looking for a laugh, or a photographer capturing moments through a lens - OUR COMPETITIONS ARE BUILT FOR YOU!
We believe talent takes many forms. Explore our diverse lineup of events for 2027 and find the perfect category to showcase your unique voice:
- Orating & Speech: Step up to the mic with Public Speaking, Redenaars, Student Council Campaign Speeches, or collaborate in Team Orating/Spanredenaars.
- Reading & Poetry: Bring words to life through Prepared Reading/Voorbereide Lees, or express yourself via Dramatised, Undramatised, and Open Mic Poetry.
- Performance & Wit: Own the spotlight with Monologues/Monoloë, collaborative Samespraak, or bring the house down with Stand-up Comedy.
- Visual Art: Tell a powerful story without speaking a word through our Photography division.
- Build Lifelong Confidence: Learn to speak, perform, and present with assurance.
- Celebrate Heritage: Express yourself in your preferred language with dedicated English and Afrikaans divisions.
- National Community: Connect with peers and showcase your abilities on a recognized nationwide stage.
CONTACT US
- Witbank, Mpumalanga, South Africa
- OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM 13 DEC 2026 AND WILL RE-OPEN ON 6 JAN 2027
- +27-082 072 3214
- info@salacompetition.com
- 08:30 - 16:30 MONDAY TO THURSDAY 08:30 - 15:00 FRIDAYS
BANKING DETAILS
THE SOUTH AFRICAN LITERACY ASSOCIATION
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
HIGHVELD MALL BRANCH
BRANCH CODE: 230 146
ACCOUNT NO: 6241 5892 357
USE YOUR SCHOOL NAME / INDIVIDUAL ENTRY NAME AND SURNAME AS REFERENCE
COMPETITION PHOTOS 2025-2024
2026 PHOTOS
