BOOK WORLD

20/07/2026

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Book World South Africa will launch Mandela in Young Voices and Project R2Million to expand literacy, fund book donations, mentorship and education opportunities for young South Africans.

18/07/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CELEBRATED NEW POETRY ANTHOLOGY EXPLORES UNITY, HOPE, AND RESILIENCE.

TO LAUNCH IN Rustenburg, North West province — 31 July 2026 — Book World SA is thrilled to announce the upcoming book launch for “Mandela In Young Voice" a vibrant new collection of verse bringing together 67 of talented and emerging voices. The highly anticipated launch event will take place on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Rustenburg Civic Centre in North West. Mandela In Young Voices—edited by Karabo P Mosimane and published by Kagiso Rangaka—delves into Madiba’s enduring message of unity, hope, and resilience. This powerful collection features 117 pages of profound, lyrical, and evocative work, including pieces by 67 contributors from 4 different primary schools, namely Saron, Sunrise View, Tlhage & Tumagole now navigating secondary schooling in various secondary schools in Bojanala District.

"We are incredibly excited to share these voices with the community," said Kagiso Rangaka, publisher." This anthology captures the heart of Madiba’s enduring message of human resilience. The upcoming launch is not just a reading, but a celebration of the literary arts, community connection and our contribution to quality education through launching Project R2Million.

Book Launch Event Details:
Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
Time: 13:00 PM to 17:28 PM
Venue: Rustenburg Civic Centre, North West Province, South Africa
Admission: By Invitation
Features: Readings by Thuto Tshalatsi, Omphile Modiselle, Temoso Modise & Luana Chauke followed by the Blue Couch Q&A, and book buying & signing.

Copies of Mandela In young Voices will be available for purchase at the event for R150.00 at the launch only. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet the editors and have their books signed by the contributing poets in attendance. Space for the launch is limited. To guarantee your seat or to RSVP, please register via email- [email protected]

About the Publisher:
Kagiso Rangaka established his work with the 2019 self-published book titled “Life Is Like A Boxing Match”, established a private publishing house DrLetMeTalkPen&Paper which published three books titled “A Slice of Cake”, “The Pursuit” by two Rustenburg writers and “Becoming A Gentleman In Today’s World” by Samm Marshall. He now is championing emerging voices in South African literature through DrLetMeTalkPen&Paper and Book World SA.

Media Contact:
Katlego Makoloko, Communications & Development Manager
[email protected] | -*-068 819 5794 | www.bookworld.org.za

01/07/2026

Our team made up of Managing Director, Communications & Development Manager and Administrator currently in session of Journey To Possibility, Annual Partner Networking Event by Seriti Institute.

30/06/2026

COMING SOON

ORDER YOURS NOW!

MANDELA IN YOUNG VOICES

29/06/2026

Book World representatives, Managing Director, Kagiso Rangaka and Communications & Development Manager, Ms Katlego Makoloko formally receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Sunrise View Primary Principal, Ms LL Modise recognizing the company’s exceptional contributions to the school through the Quality Learning and Teaching Campaign (QLTC).

The QLTC is a South African Department of Basic Education initiative that establishes a social compact between schools, communities, and corporate stakeholders to improve education quality. This specific acknowledgment honors private sector partnerships that actively support community literacy and educational infrastructure development.

14/03/2026

In continuing our impact through Literacy Lifestyle, we've just hosted a financial literacy activation for our members at Standard Bank Rustenburg branch.

Teaching children savings through tangible money in lego banks and parents matching their savings.

08/02/2026

Happy Birthday to our Managing Director, Kagiso Rangaka

06/02/2026

Book World Literacy Facilitators, oozing a super literacy life ran a Read Out Loud (ROL) challenge for Esithembisweni Primary School learners in DunDonald within the Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality.

The Book World Read Out Loud Challenge is a powerful, free literacy promotion initiative that transforms reading into fun, confidence-boosting journey for children everywhere. The literacy facilitators together with Stand Bank employee volunteers set up an eventful session for the participants, and all in a very interactive and fun way!

Impact Established:

40 Learners participated.

12 Read Out Loud sessions.

74% of learners noticed fun can be created through reading books.

60 minutes of reading logged.

480 learners inspired through the challenge.

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06/02/2026

Book World Literacy Material Donation Team in support of Standard Bank Back To School campaign visited Esithembisweni Primary School to participate in the Stationery and Dignity Packs Handover in DunDonald within the Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality.

The team, Book World and Standard Bank employee voluntees clocked 360 minutes during the initiative.

480 learners recieved literacy materials to help them navigate the 2026 academic year.

28/01/2026

Book World Managing Director's interview on radio for the Sandton Community 919 FM this morning covered Modern Philanthropy, Fundraising and Social Impact where started his reflection from a founder's stance - He is quoted saying:

"In the architecture of this officialdom I am just a founder, being a visionary who initiates a new organisation or movement, turning an idea into a reality is not a walk in the park...thanks to the founder mentality I adopted, that speaks to taking the total ownership of all problems and navigating uncertainty"

Book World in the 5 years have impacted 12 365 children accross South Africa, have created income earning opportunities (IEOs) for 283 young people, 80% belonging to the North West province.

Saam Marshall closed the interview with "So Kagiso, what does Book World look like beyond the 5 year milestone"

Rangaka answered: First we will move beyond the founder's dependency. Now- more than ever - Book World SA through its social sector programmes must deliver results, demonstrate they are in the public interest, and produce value for donors, CSI and taxpayer money by undertanding modern philanthropy, fundraising and social impact and harnessing the power of "When We Connect & Collaborate, We Change" to produce strong evidence, incisive performance and dynamic management and learning systems, programmes can be better than ever before achieving our objectives at lower cost and in a sustainable nature.