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      Joburg

      This Joburg Bookshop is Putting South African Storytellers and Readers First!

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyOctober 28, 2026October 28, 2026 865 0

      Bridge Books in Joburg’s CBD is getting books to more than 600 children a month, stocking small booksellers, running free street libraries and publishing titles in South African languages.  …

      Black Harrier

      The Black Harrier Has a Beautiful Story to Tell in This New Children’s Book

      by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyAugust 5, 2026August 4, 2026 1,076 0

      This stunning new children’s book celebrates the beautiful biodiversity of the Overberg through the eyes of the endangered black harrier.   Overberg, South Africa (05 August 2026) – A wonderful…

      Bhaswelihle (Lihle) Zilwa

      Teen Author on a Bold Mission to Restore Self-Belief Among African Youth

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_May 29, 2026June 3, 2026 982 0

      The 18-year-old author and founder of the Future Global Leaders Club says self-belief could change the trajectory of young lives across Africa.   South Africa (29 May 2026) – At…

      Dryden Street Primary to Kick Off Hub of New School Libraries!

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026 1,298 0

      A new library is coming to a Cape Town school that’s never had one! It’s set to be the first of many in the area. Cape Town, South Africa (05…

      From Loss to Legacy: How Rachel’s Wishes is Rewriting Children’s Futures

      From Loss to Legacy: How Rachel’s Wishes is Rewriting Children’s Futures

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeApril 14, 2026 1,303 0

      Rachel’s Wishes was born from grief but it has grown into something filled with generosity, connection and real impact… and its latest initiative is another powerful chapter in the Adcock…

      South African Literary Awards 2024 book auction

      2025 South African Literary Awards Celebrates Stories That Shape Us

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 736 0

      From children’s books to debut novels and powerful poetry, South Africa’s literary talent takes centre stage at the 2025 South African Literary Awards.   South Africa (06 November 2025) –…

      Bullying

      What a Children’s Book Teaches About Bullying and Belonging

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 769 0

      Through the story of a young girl navigating bullying and belonging, an Afrikaans children’s book opens an important conversation about identity, empathy, and self-worth in South African classrooms   Gqeberha,…

      Themba Robin

      Spot It? Themba Robin’s Video Features ‘Only Good Things’ in the Background

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_October 12, 2025October 10, 2025 630 0

      We spotted a copy of “Only Good Things” on Themba Robin’s shelf, a book celebrating 100 uplifting South African stories.   South Africa (12 October 2025) – We all know…

      This Young Author Inspires Self-Love Through Her Curls

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 827 0

      At just 10 years old, Mylee-Grace is teaching young girls across South Africa to embrace their natural hair, build confidence, and fall in love with who they are through her…

      Songs Turn turning 10

      Taylor Swift, Jozi Trails and a Guinness Drama… This Week’s Friday Five!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 3, 2025October 4, 2025 861 0

      From a bizarre Japanese reality show to a bike ride through Joburg’s secret green lungs… this week’s Friday Five has it all.   South Africa (03 October 2025) – Life…

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