{"id":26508,"date":"2026-03-27T13:31:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=26508"},"modified":"2026-03-27T13:31:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:31:16","slug":"nomzamo-mbatha-inaugurates-library-to-empower-cape-town-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/nomzamo-mbatha-inaugurates-library-to-empower-cape-town-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Nomzamo Mbatha Inaugurates Library to Empower Cape Town Community"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nomzamo Mbatha is leaving a significant mark beyond her acting career with the recent inauguration of a library dedicated to children in Cape Town.<\/p>\n

In collaboration with the Cotton On Foundation and The Bookery, her charity, the Nomzamo Lighthouse Foundation, played a pivotal role in establishing the Beyond Words Library at Masivuke Primary School located in Philippi.<\/p>\n

This effort is part of a wider goal to reduce illiteracy and increase children’s access to books in under-resourced areas.<\/p>\n

Expressing her enthusiasm online, Mbatha shared her gratitude for her collaborators, stating: \u201cMY WELL OF GRATITUDE does not run dry! THANK YOU @cottononfoundation for trusting @nomzamo_lighthouse in this partnership and massive investment to bring the VERY FIRST Beyond Words library to life.\u201d<\/p>\n

The road to establishing the library was not easy. Mbatha noted that some construction firms were reluctant to participate, perceiving Philippi as \u201cdangerous, risky, tough.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, the commitment to providing a beneficial space for the local population remained strong.<\/p>\n

The new library offers more than just books; it is designed to be a welcoming and stimulating atmosphere, complete with comfortable reading nooks and innovative features such as a reading tree, creating an enjoyable learning environment for children.<\/p>\n

Mbatha also shared her own experiences with reading, emphasizing how it influenced her life and helped her explore opportunities beyond her background in KwaMashu, significantly shaping her career path.<\/p>\n

This initiative addresses the continuing literacy issues faced in South Africa.<\/p>\n

According to research from the University of Pretoria, many Grade 4 students struggle with reading comprehension, a challenge often associated with limited access to books in poorer communities.<\/p>\n

For Mbatha, this reinforces the idea that access to reading materials should be viewed as a fundamental need rather than a luxury.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the library incorporates a digital literacy program, ensuring that children acquire necessary skills for today’s technological landscape, thus keeping the facility relevant beyond conventional reading.<\/p>\n

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