Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.
— Nelson Mandela
South Africa is a country dear to our hearts. My husband and I lived in Cape Town for the first three years of our marriage and so I have always been keen to introduce something of the place and people to our children. (A visit one day hopefully.)
The time came at the beginning of lockdown (no particular reason why then). I spent some time reading stories to the children set in South Africa. This was a chance to share not only some of the country’s painful history and ongoing challenges but traditional folktales as well. Of course I didn’t know the Black Lives Matter protests were about to erupt.
I imagine most South African children are familiar with their own history and the sorts of stories we have read, but for those of us with children across other parts of the world, getting to know this slither of African history may widen our appreciation and love for people from this corner of the world.
I have attached a mixture of picture books and longer stories below to read with our children whether at home or in the classroom, and I hope they might stimulate conversation and broaden the minds of our little ones.
CLASSICALLY CURIOUS 
very interesting and useful, I’m very impressed.
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