Gauteng, South Africa—The Reading Riot Competition, a premier event celebrating young reading talent, concluded with a spectacular display of skill and enthusiasm this past Saturday at the University of Pretoria. The competition, which tests comprehension and reading speed, brought together the top Grade 6 learners from across South Africa for an exciting national showdown between all nine provinces in silent reading fluency and comprehension. The top three learners from each province were invited to the prestigious National Finals in Gauteng at the University of Pretoria following rigorous regional competitions. The event showcased an extraordinary level of talent and passion for reading among South Africa’s young scholars.
We are thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Reading Riot National Finals:
1. National Champion: Stanton Steenkamp (Northern Cape)
Stanton emerged as the National Champion with an exceptional demonstration of both reading speed and comprehension. His outstanding performance earned him a brand-new device, a gift bag with gifts from the University of Pretoria and other sponsors; his teacher and school both received a R10,000 cash prize; the principal won an excursion for two, and, of course, Stanton claimed the title of National Reading Riot Champion
2. First Runner-Up: Ridge Lawson (Eastern Cape)
Ridge was a fierce contestant who secured the first runner-up position with his outstanding reading speed and comprehension skills. He took home a beautiful trophy and a gift bag.
Second Runner-Up: Ayesha Paruk (KwaZulu-Natal)
Ayesha’s impressive reading skills earned her the second runner-up spot and a beautiful trophy with a gift bag to take home.
The Reading Riot Competition brought together over 20 talented young readers from across the country for this prestigious event. The competition was made possible through the generous support of our sponsors: eyebraingym, Seesa, Drive, and the University of Pretoria. We extend our heartfelt thanks to these incredible sponsors who share our vision of fostering a love for reading and encouraging the development of critical literacy and comprehension skills among young learners.
“We are immensely proud of all the participants who demonstrated such dedication and skill.” – CEO of Lector Africa.
“The Reading Riot National Finals was a true celebration of young South African talent, and we are delighted to have witnessed such extraordinary performances. We also deeply appreciate the commitment of parents, teachers, and community members who support their children in opportunities that will benefit their future and the futures of others. Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their hard work and enthusiasm.”
As we celebrate the success of this year’s competition, we call upon businesses, government leaders, and community organizations to join us in this movement. Let’s continue to make the foundation of education and learning a prestigious endeavor, a skill worth celebrating across the nation. By supporting and investing in initiatives like the Reading Riot, you are helping to build a brighter future for our children and our country. For more information about the Reading Riot Competition and future events, please visit https://www.reading-riot.com or email readingriot@eyebraingym.com.
Reading Riot is dedicated to fostering a love for reading with comprehension among young learners through engaging and competitive events. Get ready for the next event by completing your personal online reading development course with www.eyebraingym.com.
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Ranking of Top Grade 6 Readers Across South African Schools
The excitement is building as we approach the final stages of the Reading Riot National Competition! Here are the top-performing Grade 6 readers from various schools across South Africa:
1. Stanton Steenkamp – Franciscus Intermediate School, Northern Cape
2. Ridge Lawson – Grey Junior School, Eastern Cape
3. Ayesha Paruk – Durban Girls College, KwaZulu-Natal
4. Muhammed Talhah Shaik Abdulla – Northdene Preparatory School, KwaZulu-Natal
5. Nathan Roelofse – Laerskool Laeveld, Mpumalanga
6. Jiané Marx – Welkom Volkskool, Free State
7. Zachary Merrick – Sun Valley Primary, Western Cape
8. Mosima Mohlabya – Mokopane Destiny Academy, Limpopo
9. Emilie Conradie – Sun Valley Primary, Western Cape
10. Israel Gwani – Amitek Primary School, Eastern Cape
11. Tumi Moteane – International School of South Africa, North West
12. Joshua Behnke – Selborne Primary, Eastern Cape
13. Aiden Rudman – Laerskool Jan Celliers, Gauteng
14. Rabia Tarmahomed – Sunlands Primary School, Western Cape
15. Teia Singh – Durban Girls College,, KwaZulu-Natal
16. Dané Kok – Laerskool Garsfontein, Gauteng
17. Conrad van Rheede van Oudtshoorn – Laerskool Baillie Park, North West
18. Michael Mamo – Gateway Primary School, Limpopo
19. Caitlin Stoltz – Laerskool Laeveld, Mpumalanga
20. Morategi Kekana – Mokopane Primary, Limpopo
21. Matthew Saunders – Laerskool Laeveld,
Mpumalanga Don’t forget to mark your calendars and sign up for next year’s Reading Riot National Competition! This is your chance to showcase your reading skills, make your school proud, and lead your province to victory. The excitement is building, and we can’t wait to see who will rise to the top next year. Remember, the journey to becoming South Africa’s best Grade 6 reader starts with you—don’t miss out! See you there!
