Reading Riot

Challenge

South Africa – Grade 6 – 2024

Past

3 Rounds

National (South Africa)

English · Afrikaans

Open to all schools across the country. Students competed to prove who is the best reader in South Africa.

School roundOpen to all enrolled students

15 – 19 Jul1 week window

Every student at every enrolled school could participate. Students submitted one reading and comprehension exercise through the app during the open window.

All enrolled schools

RegionalSchools compete against each other

22 – 26 Jul1 week window

Schools went head-to-head within their province or region. The strongest readers from each school competed for a spot in the national finals.

Province / region

Cross-school rankings

National finalsThe best readers in the country

3 AugLive event

Top regional qualifiers competed for the title of national Reading Riot champion at a live in-person final.

National

Live in-person

How entry works

During each open window, students submit a reading and comprehension exercise through the app. Scores are ranked and top performers advance to the next round. Each round is open for one week. Schools and students may only join the competition while Round 1 is still open.