Young South Africans to be proud of

by Oxford University Press | Jun 16, 2016 | Higher Education News

The history behind Youth Day is familiar to all South Africans. The Soweto Uprising that sparked controversy during the apartheid regime has been a painful wound for South Africa to bear. Yet every year on the 16th of June, South Africans are reminded of the...

South African heritage: lekker local words

by Oxford University Press | Sep 22, 2015 | Schools News

South African English is a melting pot of unique words, borrowing from many of the 11 official languages to make meaning. Words like ‘lekker’, ‘ubuntu’, ‘howzit’ and ‘gees’ are just a few that reflect our rich cultural heritage. Check out the definitions of some...

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