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Give children the gift of reading in their home languages

We have a collective responsibility to nurture, protect and raise the next generation of leaders in our society. Among the many rights children hold, the right to quality education remains one of the most critical – and the most closely tied to their future well-being. South Africa’s literacy challenges remain a deep concern. Recently, the

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Cape Town’s mind-bending must-see

The Museum of Illusions Cape Town has firmly cemented its place as one of the Mother City’s most talked-about attractions. Since opening its doors on the vibrant Kloof Street, the museum has welcomed approximately 80 000 curious locals and international thrill seekers. “Cape Town has always been a magnet for global travellers, and we’re proud

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What to do with your weekend in the Winelands? Try The Galileo!

Sip back and relax as The Galileo Open Air Cinema returns to stunning venues in the Cape Winelands for another season of stars, surprises and summer loving. An all-new constellation of blockbuster movies at award-winning wine estates awaits – and with over 10 amazing locations to visit, you have lots to do and explore this

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Interactive guidebook brings the Mother City to life for kids

Written by Jeanne Bonnema and Emma Cleworth, Kids’ Cape Town Guidebook & Activities provides an interactive and engaging experience for children aged 6–10, transforming family visits to the city’s most iconic landmarks into exciting, learning adventures. The guidebook features full-colour illustrations and over 40 child-focused activities including puzzles, mazes, crosswords, secret codes and spot-the-difference, centred on the

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Cape Town ECDS in need receive 4000 multilingual, multicultural storybooks to combat SA’s illiteracy crisis

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

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Johannesburg ECD’s in need receive 1,200 multilingual storybook’s to combat SA’s illiteracy crisis

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

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Experience movies under the stars: The Galileo Open Air Cinema returns!

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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Northern Cape children receive 600 multilingual storybooks to combat SA’s illiteracy crisis

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

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South African Kids Spend 9 Hours a Day on Screens – But Toys Are Fueling a Screen-Free Comeback

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

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