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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.
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Mar 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025
9 min
Anri Burger, Higher Education Sales Manager at Oxford University Press South Africa talks about their Back to University textbook competition.
Three lucky students stand a chance to win all their prescribed Oxford textbooks for the remainder of their studies!
Mar 12, 2025
Mar 12, 2025
27 min
Dive into the insightful conversation with Sharon Mguzulwa, Education Consultant at Oxford University Press South Africa, featured on Vuma FM. Sharon discusses the importance of multilingualism and mother-tongue education: Why children should be encouraged to read books written in their mother tongue.
Mar 12, 2025
Mar 12, 2025
14 min
Dive into the insightful conversation with Charles Sibiya, Provincial Manager at Oxford University Press South Africa, featured on SAFM. Charles focuses on the importance of unlocking the power of mother tongue reading: Why children should be encouraged to read books written in their mother tongue.
Mar 10, 2025
Mar 10, 2025
6 min
Join the engaging conversation with Charles Sibiya, Provincial Manager at Oxford University Press South Africa (OUPSA) and Morne Scholtz, AVBOB Manager of Social Programs and ESG, featured on Metro FM.
They delve into the AVBOB Road to Literacy Campaign 2025, where AVBOB, in partnership with OUPSA, are giving away 1 000 trolley libraries, each furnished with 500 OUP books in all 11 official written languages.
Mar 3, 2025
Mar 3, 2025
11 min
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.
Feb 11, 2025
Feb 11, 2025
7 min
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.
Feb 10, 2025
Feb 10, 2025
19 min
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.
Feb 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025
