07/08/2026
It’s where lunchboxes roll under the seat, everyone debates whose turn it is to sit in the back, and the driver somehow knows exactly who’s running late every morning.
For many South African learners, the Kombi is the first stop of the school day and the last adventure before getting home.
Find kombi and thousands of local terms in our Oxford School Dictionary and Vocabulary Builder, where local language gets its definition.
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Oxford School Dictionary & Vocabulary Builder - Oxford University Press Southern Africa
The first ever Southern African school dictionary and thesaurus combination, achieving enhanced literacy levels for English home language speakers in Grades 4 to 9.
03/08/2026
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03/08/2026
CLASSROOM GIVEAWAY TIME TO SEE KIPPER LIVE!
Stand a chance to WIN tickets for your classroom to see Kipper and The Lost Fossil live at the Artscape Opera House!
Show Dates:
Afrikaans: 13 to 21 August 2026
English: 24 to 28 August 2026
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2. Comment your class's favourite Oxford Reading Tree Character e.g. Kipper
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Let’s bring the magic of theatre to your learners!
31/07/2026
The second week back at school comes with settling into routines, catching up with friends, and of course, those much-needed snack breaks!
The real test of decision-making? Standing in front of the tuckshop with just enough money for one snack and suddenly wanting five.
From quick break-time treats to those all-important snack runs between classes, the tuckshop saves many hungry learners from making it to lunchtime on an empty stomach!
What was your go-to tuckshop snack? Comment below👇😋
Find tuckshop and thousands of local terms in our Oxford School Dictionary and Vocabulary Builder, where local language gets its definition.
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Oxford School Dictionary & Vocabulary Builder - Oxford University Press Southern Africa
The first ever Southern African school dictionary and thesaurus combination, achieving enhanced literacy levels for English home language speakers in Grades 4 to 9.
22/07/2026
Not just a family drama or a company handover. Succession is what happens when one legend inspires the next.
Football fans witnessed it on the world’s biggest stage as Lionel Messi's iconic era took its final bow, while Lamine Yamal announced himself as the face of the future. Different generations, same magic.
Whether in the classroom, the boardroom, or on the football field, succession is more than an ending, it’s the passing on of knowledge, talent, and inspiration to what comes next.
Find succession 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/
Oxford School Dictionary & Vocabulary Builder - Oxford University Press Southern Africa
The first ever Southern African school dictionary and thesaurus combination, achieving enhanced literacy levels for English home language speakers in Grades 4 to 9.