South African Spelling Bee

18/06/2026

Hey Spellers, Teachers, Coaches and Parents! 🐝

🚨 Editor's Update (and Tiny Apology!)

Our editors have been working harder than a contestant spelling *onomatopoeia*... and, as it turns out, perfection takes a little longer than expected! 😅

The final edits to the 2026 Spelling Bee Manual are being completed today. If you've already placed your order, your e-copy will be landing in your inbox tomorrow.

Sorry for the slight delay—we promise it's worth the wait!

Haven't ordered your copy yet? Simply email [email protected] and we'll get you sorted.

Thanks for your patience and support—we can't wait for another fantastic Spelling Bee season! 💛🐝

16/06/2026

The African Spelling Bee is a continental literacy movement dedicated to empowering African children through language, education, confidence-building, and leadership development. Founded through a coalition of spelling bee organizations across Africa, the championship brings together national champi...

13/06/2026

12/06/2026

Bee Weekly Update: KZN Spelling Bee Training Takes Flight 🐝

This week we were thrilled to continue our Spelling Bee training sessions with districts across the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, building momentum as schools prepare to bring the joy of spelling and reading excellence into classrooms across the province.

The sessions were energetic, practical, and deeply engaging, with district officials showing strong commitment to strengthening literacy outcomes through the Spelling Bee programme as part of the broader District Reading Collectives.

We were also delighted to be joined by our friends at Reading Riot and ABSA, whose support and partnership continue to add real value to the National Reading movement.

Their presence helped energise the sessions and reinforce the shared mission of improving literacy in creative and impactful ways.

With strong provincial collaboration and growing enthusiasm on the ground, the Spelling Bee rollout in KZN is gaining real momentum—and we’re excited for what’s ahead in the weeks and months to come.

11/06/2026

Things were heating up in Amajuba Disttrict today! 🔥🐝
The Spelling Bee training was packed with energy, learning, and excitement as we build a culture of literacy and excellence.

Great working alongside our friends at Reading Riot , supported by ABSA and the KZNDOE

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10/06/2026

10/06/2026

We were buzzing in Umlazi District today with the KZNDOE and our friends at Reading Riot! 🐝

It was an exciting day of sharing ideas, building partnerships, and preparing for what promises to be a fantastic Spelling Bee season ahead. We can't wait to see learners across the District develop their confidence, literacy skills, and love for words.

The countdown to the Spelling Bee season has begun!

10/06/2026

Registration is now open 🐝 🐝 🐝

10/06/2026

Registration is open now 🐝 🐝 🐝
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10/06/2026

📚🐝𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗧 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧. 𝗦𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗗. 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗘𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗜!🇸🇿
The Eswatini Spelling Bee Competition is back, providing learners across the Kingdom with an exciting platform to showcase their spelling skills, build confidence, and celebrate academic excellence.
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀:
Juniors
🔹 5–6 years
🔹 7–8 years
🔹 9–10 years
Seniors
🔹 11–14 years
🔹 15–17 years
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and issuing of wordlists begin in November for the following year's competition. Schools and individual learners are encouraged to register early and prepare for an unforgettable spelling journey.
✅ Open to learners attending recognised schools in Eswatini
✅ Government/Public Schools, Private Schools and Individual Students may register
✅ Competition starts in First Term and concludes in Second Term
📞 For more information: 78574327 | 79209244