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      Oxford English Dictionary

      Over a Dozen South African Words Added to the Oxford English Dictionary!

      by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026 974 0

      ‘Bliksem’, ‘broekie’, ‘entjie’ and ‘plakkie’ are amongst a few words with SA origins that have been added to the world’s most popular dictionary!   South Africa (24 March 2026) –…

      You Oxford Dictionary

      SA’s New Oxford School Dictionary Uses Words Kids Know to Teach Words They Need!

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyMarch 19, 2026March 19, 2026 112 0

      It’s the first-ever Southern African school dictionary and thesaurus in one, created to help local learners understand and use more words, with more confidence!   South Africa (19 March 2026)…

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