Children are more engaged in books when they can relate to the characters. A child who sees themselves reflected in a story ...

From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books have the power to hook kids of any gender. Some are cultural touchstones that belong in every kid's library. Others ...

GEOQUIZ: The rand is the official currency of which country? Answer: South Africa. A rand is divided into 100 cents. The largest coin is worth 50 rand, and banknotes are valued from 10 to 200 rand.

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Pauletta and Denzel Washington may disagree about who initiated their romance, but with 41 years of marriage under their belt ...

Former president Nelson Mandela had a strong friendship with businessman Douw Steyn, and often gave him advice as a father figure, writes Mandela's long-time assistant Zelda la Grange.

Dear All, T he story of anti-apartheid activist and community organiser Fatima Meer is one of a life committedto fighting injustice and oppression. This remarkable South ...

Although the election of Nelson Mandela was a historic moment pregnant with many promises ... According to a recent survey or project, the children of the African art renaissance who are currently ...

There’s a notion that diverse children’s toys or diverse children’s books are only important for children from diverse ...

Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman will read a child’s winning story at the final of a BBC literary competition championing young writers. During the grand final, taking place at Buckingham Palace in ...

The story of South Africa’s political power couple Winnie and Nelson Mandela, as told by award-winning writer and scholar Professor Jonny Steinberg, captivated a Summer School lecture audience. They ...

Idris Elba says he ‘heard strange noise’s during his night in a South African prison to prepare for his Nelson Mandela role (Getty Images for Paramount Pictu) However, he still took value from ...