Grassroots handover tackles crisis where 8 in 10 learners can’t read for meaning Cape Town: As South Africa recognises National Literacy Month, the Western Cape has become the third province to receive multilingual, multicultural books through a Read with Wimpy and Ladles of Love literacy initiative, with 4000 brand-new storybooks now in the hands of young […]
Grassroots handover tackles crisis where 8 in 10 learners can’t read for meaning Johannesburg: As South Africa recognises National Literacy Month, Johannesburg has become the second province to receive books through a Read with Wimpy and Ladles of Love literacy initiative, with 1,200 brand-new multilingual, multicultural storybooks now in the hands of young learners in
The Galileo’s movie magic returns to Cape Town’s starry skies from 15 October 2025 to 16 May 2026. Picnics, movies and starlit skies return with The Galileo’s 14th season. This summer brings exciting new concepts, including live sport screenings, dog-friendly shows, themed nights, exclusive Royale experiences, and spectacular new venues alongside all of the fan
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First provincial grassroots handover tackles crisis where 8 in 10 learners can’t read for meaning NORTHEN CAPE: As National Book Week (5-11 September) kicks off National Literacy Month, the Northern Cape has become the first province to receive books through a Read with Wimpy and Ladles of Love literacy initiative, with 600 brand-new multilingual, multicultural storybooks
South Africa now tops the global charts for child screen time, with kids averaging 9 hours and 24 minutes of screen time each day, nearly 3 hours more than the global norm of 6 hours 40 minutes.[1] Experts link this digital overload to increased anxiety, disrupted sleep and lower academic performance. Recent shifts in schools and
South Africa’s ugly-cute craze has a new face, and it comes with crooked teeth, a mischievous grin and a price tag under R400. Fugglers, ZURU’s ‘funny ugly monsters,’ are fast becoming the accessible alternative to Labubu’s cult collectibles proving that weird, wonderful and slightly creepy doesn’t have to break the bank. The ugly-cute craze has
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A local film with a global heart is bringing faith to the big screen. After its debut at the American Black Film Festival in Miami, Treasure Hunt – a faith-filled, action-packed, feel-good movie made in KwaZulu-Natal – is set to make its cinema premiere in South Africa this October. With a powerful redemptive storyline at its core, Treasure
The Ultimate Blaster Experience for Fans of All Ages South Africa 21st August 2025 – Get ready to lock, load, and level up your Comic Con experience. This year, ZURU’s XSHOT is bringing the most epic blaster experience in partnership with Blaster Wars to the event with four high-energy target zones, brand-new blasters, and a grand prize that
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From 25 August 2025, DStv Family subscribers can look forward to even more fun-filled afternoons as Nickelodeon, Nick Jr and DreamWorks join the package permanently. This update is part of DStv’s plan to position Family as South Africa’s home of kids’ entertainment – offering more for households at no extra cost. DStv Family will now include all 14 DStv kids’ channel on
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The Ultimate Pop Culture Playground Returns. Johannesburg, 19th August 2025 – Toys R Us is back at Comic Con Johannesburg, bringing an explosive, interactive toy experience to the event from 28th – 31st August. This year, in partnership with Comic Con KidsCon, Toys R Us promises to bring an even bigger, brighter, and more immersive than ever before –
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