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Oxford University Press Southern Africa is an educational publisher and has published locally for over 100 years. We are committed to the growth of South Africa and its people through the provision of excellent educational materials and support. We recognise the power of education to uplift and equip individuals and communities to better their lives. We, therefore, strive to develop and deliver quality educational materials and support, based on the demands of learners, students, teachers and lecturers in southern Africa. Knowledge and learning underpin the progress we make, as individuals and as a society. When we know more, we can solve new problems and explore fresh opportunities. Oxford University Press advances knowledge and learning of all kinds, from a child reading their first words to a researcher expanding the frontiers of their field. Our work is constantly evolving, and the possibilities are endless. We strive to help more and more people around the world achieve their potential.
Episodes
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Dive into the insightful conversation with Linda Roos, Dictionary Publisher at Oxford University Press South Africa, featured on Matie FM (MFM). Linda talks about Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2024 - Kindness.
Research involved over 6,000 children (across the UK), and 61% selected ‘kindness’ as their favourite word. This shows that young people are deeply aware of the importance of empathy and positive actions, especially in times of uncertainty. Teachers also highlighted how kindness plays a key role in children’s mental well-being, demonstrating that this generation values emotional connection and support.
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Join the engaging conversation with Morne Scholtz, AVBOB Manager of Social Programs and ESG, and Lucia Ndabula, National Education Manager at Oxford University Press South Africa (OUPSA), featured on Metro FM. They delve into the AVBOB Road to Literacy Campaign 2025, where AVBOB, in partnership with OUPSA, is donating 1 000 trolley libraries, each furnished with 500 OUP books in all 11 official written languages.
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Dive into the insightful conversation with Linda Roos, Dictionary Publisher at Oxford University Press South Africa, featured on Smile FM. Linda delves into the importance of why it remains crucial for children to read. While technology continues to redefine how they learn, there’s an often-overlooked resource that still holds tremendous value: the physical dictionary. The discussion also includes insights into why physical dictionaries remain relevant and beneficial in today’s classrooms, highlighting the value of dictionaries in shaping critical thinking, focus, and literacy skills.
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Dive into the insightful conversation with Charles Sibiya, Regional Sales Manager at Oxford University Press South Africa, featured on Smile 90.4FM. Charles discusses how integrating a country’s rich cultural history into the school curriculum could enhance literacy levels. The discussion also explores the importance of implementing mother-tongue education in South Africa, a country rich in linguistic diversity.
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Dive into the insightful conversation with Lucia Ndabula, National Education Manager at Oxford University Press South Africa, featured on Cape Talk. Lucia delves into the challenge of developing multi-lingual learning materials to ensure inclusivity for all learners. The discussion also explores the challenges of implementing mother-tongue education in South Africa, a country rich in linguistic diversity.
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024