The Little Issue SA

13/10/2026

A world of reading, learning and discovery is just a click away.

Download every edition of The Little Issue for FREE. Packed with stories, activities and educational content, our DBE curriculum-aligned magazine makes learning fun for children in Grades R–3.

Explore and download all our issues here: https://www.littleissue.org.za/

The Little Issue is proudly produced by The Big Issue South Africa.

29/09/2026

Teachers share the realities of teaching within a system that emphasises targets, assessments and content coverage. With classes of up to 50 learners and extensive recording requirements, time for individual support is limited.

Teachers share the realities of teaching within a system that empha...

29/09/2026

Sometimes, a love of reading starts with something as simple as a colourful sticker. One learner remembers the book that made her fall in love with reading in Grade 1.

It’s a small reminder of why making reading fun matters. Watch her story:

A learner reflects on falling in love with reading in Grade 1, spar...

29/09/2026

The Big Issue South Africa Issue SA Managing Director, Derek Carelse, shares the thinking behind the magazine, while children and educators speak about how The Little Issue is being used and enjoyed in schools.

The Little Issue is distributed free to hundreds of schools and is also available from Big Issue SA vendors and online.

Watch the video to learn more about the work behind The Little Issue and its role in supporting child literacy.

Big Issue SA Managing Director Derek Carelse speaks about the inten...

04/08/2026

Colourful, visual learning helps learners make sense of new concepts before they even begin reading the words. By talking about what they see first, children build understanding, strengthen their memory and gain confidence.

Every page of the little issue is thoughtfully designed to make learning clearer, more engaging and more meaningful for every child.

Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlV3BqQE-r8

📲 Download every issue for free: https://www.littleissue.org.za/

Bright, visually engaging material does more than decorate a page –...

28/07/2026

A child's confidence doesn't begin in the classroom alone. It grows through the support of parents, teachers and a strong foundation at home. By reading together and creating opportunities to learn, we can help children build the skills and self-belief they need to thrive.

Here's how the little issue magazine is helping strengthen literacy, confidence and brighter futures.

📺 Watch here:

Confidence in the classroom is often rooted in strong foundations l...

23/07/2026

When books are accessible beyond the classroom, reading becomes a shared experience that helps children grow and strengthen family bonds. It can even inspire adults to learn something new!

Watch how making reading possible at home can create a lifelong love of learning.

In this video, a teacher speaks about the simple but powerful role ...

14/07/2026

For many children, school holidays can mean fewer opportunities to learn and grow. The Little Issue gives learners something meaningful to take home, encouraging reading, sparking imagination and creating moments of escape through stories and activities.

See why teachers describe it as "gold" for the children they support.

In this video, a teacher reflects on The Little Issue arriving just...

22/05/2026

The little issue is helping classrooms come alive through reading, creativity and curiosity. From puzzles and colouring to meaningful discussion prompts, the little issue allows children engage, participate and discover new interests along the way.

When learning feels joyful, children lean in 💛

Colourful, bright and full of large, engaging images, The Little Is...