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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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![An Author Reads - Sindwendwela iiplanethi](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/13152117/Avatar_Blue_Instagram_320px_300x300.png)
Monday Feb 21, 2022
An Author Reads - Sindwendwela iiplanethi
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Reader: Aweh! isiXhosa Grade 3 Level 11 Reader 8, ISBN: 9780190441173
Description:
A family of aliens are on holiday. They visit different planets. However, on each planet, something goes wrong. All dad wants to do is take a family photo but each time something goes wrong and they end up taking a ruined photo. They eventually make their way to Earth and have a lovely safari holiday as they blend into the long grass of the veld.
Read by author: Nomfusi Dlaku
![An Author Reads - Who lost their bag, Mongo?](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/13152117/Avatar_Blue_Instagram_320px_300x300.png)
Monday Feb 21, 2022
An Author Reads - Who lost their bag, Mongo?
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Reader: Aweh! English Grade 2 Level 8 Reader 1, ISBN: 9780190423025
Description:
Mongo solves the mystery of who lost their bag while they were visiting Johannesburg.
Read by author: Lindy Brien
![An Author Reads: Siya Eqwaqwa (A journey to Qwaqwa)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/13152117/Avatar_Blue_Instagram_320px_300x300.png)
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
An Author Reads: Siya Eqwaqwa (A journey to Qwaqwa)
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
It is the school holidays. Langa and his little sister Nandi are going to Qwaqwa to visit their grandmother. The journey to Qwaqwa is full of adventure and laughter for Langa and Nandi.
Read by author: Thembinkosi Mabaso.
Siya Eqwaqwa is a part of the Aweh! reading scheme, for IsiZulu Grade 2 Level 7 (Reader 4)
![An Author Reads: Hen’s clever plan](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/13152117/Avatar_Blue_Instagram_320px_300x300.png)
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
An Author Reads: Hen’s clever plan
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Hen hatches a plan to help Cow go on holiday, read by author Lindy Brien. We’ve even included some worksheets to download and keep you busy during the holidays. This title is a part of the Aweh! English Grade 1 Level 4 (Reader 9).
#holidays #holidayseason #readingforenjoyment #readingforfun #readingtime #readingisfun
![An Author Reads: Izivakashi emkhathini](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/13152117/Avatar_Blue_Instagram_320px_300x300.png)
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
An Author Reads: Izivakashi emkhathini
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Aliens journey to different planets - A family of aliens are on holiday. They visit different planets. However, at each planet something goes wrong. All dad wants to do is take a family photo but each time something goes wrong and they end up taking a ruined photo.
They eventually make their way to Earth and have a lovely safari holiday as they blend into the long grass of the veld. This story is read by author Wazi M Kunene. We’ve even included some worksheets to download and keep you busy during the holidays.
This title is a part of the Aweh! IsiZulu series for Grade 3 Level 11 Reader.
#holidays #holidayseason #readingforenjoyment #readingforfun #readingtime #readingisfun
![An Author Reads: Let‘s Go Lizzy](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/13152117/Avatar_Blue_Instagram_320px_300x300.png)
Monday Dec 13, 2021
An Author Reads: Let‘s Go Lizzy
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Let’s go on holiday with Lizzy and her grandparents!
“Let’s Go Lizzy” is a story about a little girl called Lizzy that goes on holiday with her grandparents and sees and uses a lot of different modes of transport along the way. Listen to “Let’s Go Lizzy” read by author Lisa de la Cornillere-Schutte. We’ve even included some worksheets for you to download and keep you busy during the holidays.
This title is a part of the Aweh! Series, for Grade 2 Level 7 (Reader 4).
#holidays #holidayseason #readingforenjoyment #readingforfun #readingtime #readingisfun
![The history of lexicography and the pitfalls of using Google Translate](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/13152117/Avatar_Blue_Instagram_320px_300x300.png)
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
The history of lexicography and the pitfalls of using Google Translate
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Oxford University Press South Africa Lead Publisher Dictionaries and Dictionary Data Doctor Phillip Louw talks about the history of and ongoing importance and relevance of lexicography. The pitfalls of using Google Translate is discussed as well. Places to study lexicography include the University of Stellenbosch Professor Rufus Gouws, University of Pretoria Professor Elsabe Taljard. Int: Oxford University Press South Africa : Doctor Phillip Louw
Credits: Pretoria FM Klankkoerant: Bylaag 15 Nov 2021 08:31:47
![The word “Vax” has been declared as the Oxford Dictionary Word of the Year.](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/13152117/Avatar_Blue_Instagram_320px_300x300.png)
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
The word “Vax” has been declared as the Oxford Dictionary Word of the Year.
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
The word “Vax” has been declared as the Oxford Dictionary Word of the Year. Dr. Phillip Louw Lexicographer at Oxford University Press SA joins Oggend Kuier show on Pretoria FM to speak about this.
![Aden at Heart FM chats to Lexicographer, Dr Phillip Louw (Oxford University Press)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/13152117/Avatar_Blue_Instagram_320px_300x300.png)
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Aden at Heart FM chats to Lexicologist, an expert in words and someone who is very influential in which words qualify to go into the Oxford dictionary, Dr Phillip Louw (Oxford University Press South Africa – Lead Publisher: Dictionaries and Dictionary Data).
However, there are those of us who use words which aren’t actually words or the correct pronunciation of it. But no one has corrected you or them. Or maybe after a very long time someone did…can you relate?
Like that saying “without further a due” which is actually “…without further ado” Aden finds out more…