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This Heritage Week, we're celebrating the real MVP of South African kitchens.Mealie meal may not wear a cape, but it has...
25/09/2026

This Heritage Week, we're celebrating the real MVP of South African kitchens.

Mealie meal may not wear a cape, but it has saved many a "What's for dinner?" crisis. From weeknight suppers to family feasts, it's a local favourite that's stood the test of time.

Whether it's a comforting bowl of pap, a hearty braai side, or a family recipe passed down through generations, mealie meal has a way of bringing people together around the table and connecting us to the flavours of home.

Find mealie meal and thousands of local terms in our Oxford School Dictionary and Vocabulary Builder, where local language gets its definition.

Shop here: https://oxford.co.za/shop/resources-and-home-learning/resource-book/9780190779054-oxford-school-dictionary-vocabulary-builder/

The first ever Southern African school dictionary and thesaurus combination, achieving enhanced literacy levels for English home language speakers in Grades 4 to 9.

18/09/2026

NEW EDITION ALERT!

Not all heroes wear capes. Some have thousands of words inside them.

The 3rd edition of South Africa's bestselling Afrikaans-English school dictionary is here and ready to help learners tackle essays, homework, presentations and those pesky words nobody can pronounce on the first try.

What's new?

-More curriculum vocabulary
-Bilingual labelled illustrations
-An updated pronunciation guide
-Additional study support in Afrikaans and English

Because confidence starts with knowing the right word for the job.

The kind of word that doesn't sit quietly on a page.Some words come with movement. Some come with rhythm. Some carry gen...
18/09/2026

The kind of word that doesn't sit quietly on a page.

Some words come with movement. Some come with rhythm. Some carry generations of stories, tradition and celebration wherever they're used.

That's why we love discovering South Africa's rich vocabulary, one word at a time.

Find Indlamu in our Oxford South African Concise Dictionary - where local language gets its definition.

Because of its exceptional clarity, accuracy, and ease of use, this dictionary is the acknowledged authority on South African and general English for study, professional use, and at home. Giving particular support on many questions of usage and grammar, and now containing a unique encyclopedic refer...

17/09/2026

Join the conversation with Barbara Strydom, Publishing Manager: Languages, Reading and Dictionaries at Oxford University Press.

As we celebrate International Literacy Month, Barbara discusses why literacy goes far beyond simply being able to read and write. With 81% of South African Grade 4 learners reportedly unable to read for meaning, she explains how reading for meaning underpins success in all subjects, the challenges posed by digital media, and the importance of mother tongue instruction for preserving culture and reducing cognitive load.

The conversation also offers practical advice for teachers and parents to foster reading habits at school and home.

Click here to listen to the full interview: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-rsqj8-1b5daf4

Reminder: Register for our FREE SACE-Accredited online workshopJoin us for an insightful professional development sessio...
16/09/2026

Reminder: Register for our FREE SACE-Accredited online workshop

Join us for an insightful professional development session on Integration in the Foundation Phase.

You’ll receive:
- 5 SACE-endorsed CPTD points
- Comprehensive participant manual
- Certificate of attendance

The workshop will be presented online for your convenience.

Secure your spot today and gain practical tools and strategies to help develop future-ready learners:

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Last chance to register for our FREE SACE-Accredited online workshopTake advantage of this professional development oppo...
14/09/2026

Last chance to register for our FREE SACE-Accredited online workshop

Take advantage of this professional development opportunity and join our workshop on Language Across the Curriculum.

You’ll receive:
- 5 SACE-endorsed CPTD points
- Comprehensive participant manual
- Certificate of attendance

The workshop will be presented online for your convenience.

Secure your spot today and gain practical tools and strategies to help develop future-ready learners:

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Some foods have a way of bringing people together, and vetkoek is definitely one of them.Whether it's filled with mince ...
11/09/2026

Some foods have a way of bringing people together, and vetkoek is definitely one of them.

Whether it's filled with mince at a family gathering, enjoyed fresh from the market, or paired with a cup of tea on a chilly afternoon, few things say comfort quite like a warm vetkoek. One bite in, and suddenly "I'll just have a taste" becomes a distant memory.

Find vetkoek and thousands of local terms in our Oxford South African Concise Dictionary, where local language gets its definition.

Shop here:https://oxford.co.za/shop/resources-and-home-learning/resource-book/9780195982183-oxford-south-african-concise-dictionary-2e-hb/

Because of its exceptional clarity, accuracy, and ease of use, this dictionary is the acknowledged authority on South African and general English for study, professional use, and at home. Giving particular support on many questions of usage and grammar, and now containing a unique encyclopedic refer...

09/09/2026

Revision season is here! Help your high school learners get prepped to finish the year strong.

MTN South Africa LearnHub+ gives Grade 8 to 12 learners access to quality educational content from Oxford University Press, helping them learn and revise wherever they are.

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Get them started today: https://play.mtn.co.za/get/learnhub/

Register for our FREE upcoming SACE-Accredited online workshopsJoin us for two engaging professional development worksho...
08/09/2026

Register for our FREE upcoming SACE-Accredited online workshops

Join us for two engaging professional development workshops:

Workshop 1: Language Across the Curriculum
Workshop 2: Integration in the Foundation Phase

What you'll receive:
- 5 SACE-endorsed CPTD points
- Comprehensive participant manual
- Certificate of attendance

Both workshops will be presented online for your convenience.

Secure your spot today and gain practical tools and strategies to help develop future-ready learners:

Professional Development Workshops Our professional development workshops aim to support teachers to achieve their education goals. We provide superior quality teacher training, share pedagogically sound teaching materials, and expert professional development opportunities, for improved teaching. Ox...

A makoti is also that newly married woman who suddenly goes from knowing a handful of relatives to greeting an entire gu...
04/09/2026

A makoti is also that newly married woman who suddenly goes from knowing a handful of relatives to greeting an entire guest list by title. 💐✨

One minute she's a bride, the next she's navigating family WhatsApp groups, learning who's malume, anti, and gogo, and discovering that every family has at least one person ready with advice. 😅❤️

Being a makoti isn't just a title, it's an adventure in new traditions, new connections, and becoming part of something bigger than yourself.

Find Makoti in our Oxford South African Concise Dictionary — where local language gets its definition.

Because of its exceptional clarity, accuracy, and ease of use, this dictionary is the acknowledged authority on South African and general English for study, professional use, and at home. Giving particular support on many questions of usage and grammar, and now containing a unique encyclopedic refer...

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