DEAR BOOKSELLER
The end of the first school term is here! We know you were all very busy filling all the textbook gaps in schools for this year.
Update - New Foundation Phase Books
With the second school term starting on 8 April, you must prepare for a very busy but exciting time. New Foundation books are coming, but we can’t reveal much yet. We submitted all conditionally approved titles with the changes as requested by the Department of Education. We hope to have the final results early in April and will share the news with you soon after. Stay tuned – you won’t want to miss this!
A Bright Future for Early Childhood Development (ECD)
ECD has been in the spotlight recently. At the ECD Leadership Summit on 17 March, President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the government’s commitment to expanding ECD institutions. Additionally, the Finance Minister allocated R10 billion towards ECD in the latest budget speech – an exciting opportunity for publishers and booksellers! In this issue, we’ll highlight the Macmillan ECD products available to support this growing sector.
International Insights
Our colleagues Antoinette De Vries and Kilayne Pelser recently attended the London Book Fair, where they connected with agencies we represent in South Africa. Their insights will help us bring even more value to our partnerships. (See Pg.6)
New TVET FIRST approvals
We are proud to announce the approval of Cost and Management Accounting N5, Nutrition and Menu Planning N4, as well as Sanitation Safety and Housekeeping N4 textbooks. (More info on Pg.9)
Thank You for Joining Us!
A big thank you to everyone who attended our virtual bookseller get-together! We loved putting this event together, and your positive feedback means the world to us. Congratulations to the winners of the three Coffee Makers – perfect for keeping warm as winter approaches! (See photos on Pg.7)
We look forward to an exciting second term ahead!
Regards,
The Macmillan Team
TODAY! MACMILLAN EDUCATION
The six pillars of our transformation journey
Macmillan Education South Africa strives to build a transformed, inclusive and diverse organisation.
PEOPLE
Investing in our most valued asset
Our teams represent diverse backgrounds and cultures, and our profile reflects transformation. We recruit and draw from local talent. We invest in the development of our staff’s education and skills and through our Khula Nathi staff share in ownership.
Relevant and engaging local content
Our content is available in print and digital format and is relevant to our South African context. It supports inclusivity
Our stable boasts more than 2 000 books published in all African languages.
SKILLS
Bridging the skills divide
Providing and empowering 100 learners each year since 2019 through learnership programmes by partnering with an accredited and reputable training college, and funding higher education bursaries for aspiring ECD practitioners since 2018. We are also a proud YES corporate partner since 2019.
Towards
a greener future: advancing Sustainability in our operations
In our quest for a greener, cleaner Earth, we are dedicated to reducing energy consumption, eliminating plastic usage, and conserving natural resources across our offices and warehouses. Our mission extends beyond mere action; we aim to inspire and educate our staff to become catalysts for change.
Central to our efforts is a strategic shift towards ecofriendly consumables and equipment designed to minimise carbon emissions and curb plastic dependency. We are making collective strides towards meaningful climate action by forging partnerships with small businesses that offer innovative climate-friendly solutions aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Together, we are embarking on a transformative journey towards sustainability that will benefit our business and contribute positively to the global environmental agenda.
EDUCATION
Supporting local education
We positively impact teachers’ digital fluency though our Macmillan eLearning Development Schools (MeLDS) programme.
We support several educational initiatives through donations and sponsorships. Over the past 15 years, more than 160 000 teachers benefitted from our Professional Development offering. We conducted free training programmes in support of the Department of Basic Education’s objectives and initiatives.
Supporting local enterprise
We offer supplier grants to fund the development of digital projects and appointments. 100% of our Macmillan South African books are printed locally. We support small companies.
TODAY! MACMILLAN EDUCATION
TOP TEN BEST SELLING TITLES: MARCH 2025
1. 9781431019410 Felicia & Die Eerster Ridders
2. 9781431025541 Solutions for All English HL Gr.8 Learner eBook
3. 9781431009800 Solutions for All Maths Gr.6 Learner Book
4. 9781431025534 Solutions for All English HL Gr.8 Reader
5. 1Y9781431041879 Verskuns vir Eerste Addisionale Taal
6. 9781431010127 Solutions for All Social Sciences Gr.5 Learner Book
7. 9781431010165 Solutions for All Social Sciences Gr.6 Learner Book
8. 9781431010080 Solutions for All Social Sciences Gr.4 Learner Book
9. 9781431014002 Solutions for All English HL Gr.8 Learner Book 10. 9781431025565 Solutions for All English HL Gr.9 Reader
Macmillan Inner Circle – Our Exclusive Loyalty Programme for Booksellers!
Congratulations to the fifty booksellers who have qualified as members of the 2025 Macmillan Inner Circle! A special welcome to the twenty new booksellers joining the Inner Circle this year –some are returning, while others are joining for the first time.
If you’re a first-time Inner Circle member, keep an eye out for an invite to one of our virtual coffee sessions. This is a great opportunity to meet key members of the Macmillan team, share your business story, and discuss your successes and vision.
Great news for our 2024 Inner Circle members who met their targets –your rebates will be paid on Friday, 25 April.
AGENCIES AND DIGITAL NEWS
The London Book Fair (LBF) and Hachette Learning Conference was attended by Antoinette de Vries and Kilayne Pelser from the Commercial Sales Team in March 2025.
The London Book Fair is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious publishing trade events, held annually at Olympia London. Bringing together publishers, literary agents, authors, and industry professionals from around the globe, the fair serves as a major hub for book rights negotiations, industry networking, and discussions on the future of publishing. With hundreds of exhibitors and a diverse programme of seminars, author talks, and panel discussions, the LBF covers topics ranging from digital innovation to emerging trends.
The Hachette Learning Conference showcased an exciting selection of new products scheduled for publication from 2025 onward. We eagerly anticipate sharing more details with our booksellers as they become available.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!
Congratulations to Roxy Cameron from JH Books, Zaria Gvender from Van Schaik and JP van Burick from Optimi Classroom. They have won the amazing Russell Hobbs Digital Coffee Maker at our recent MacNews Live event! We hope you enjoy it and that it brings many delicious cups of coffee your way!
Don’t despair. We have you covered. Follow the link below to view the recorded presentation.
PRODUCT
FOCUS –ECD AND GRADE R PRODUCTS
Early Childhood Development – Make a difference where it matters most!
The first thousand days of a child’s life can be a foundation for failure or triumph! Follow the link below to view our ECD & Grade R products.
LEARN PLAY GROW
New TVET First Titles
Cost and Management
Accounting N5
A Student’s Book including updated activities and exam prep tools, a Workbook for organised answers, and a Lecturer’s Guide with teaching plans and solutions.
Preview Student’s Book
Preview Workbook
Preview Lecturer's Guide
Nutrition and Menu Planning N4
A full-colour Student’s Book with exam-focused content, a Workbook for answers and extra practice, and a Lecturer’s Guide with teaching plans, answers, and a practice exam.
Preview Student’s Book
Preview Workbook
Preview Lecturer's Guide
Sanitation, Safety and Housekeeping N4
The Student’s Book features local case studies, exam prep, and clear content. The Workbook supports easy answering, and the Lecturer’s Guide includes plans, answers, and a practice exam.
Preview Student’s Book
Preview Workbook
Preview Lecturer's Guide
TVET
REPRESENTATIVES
You are welcome to contact us if you need any assistance or if you would like to know more about our approved titles.
Jayshil Bhula Senior Sales Representative jayshil.bhula@macmillaneducation.co.za 078 803 9903
Thantaswa Botile Sales Representative thantaswa.botile@macmillaneducation.co.za 071 671 1228
Educational Events and Exhibitions
3–5 April SAPA Capricorn Schools Support (No contact details yet)
12 April Eden & Central Karoo SMT Training: Cohort 1
12 April
12–13 April
Rosseau Mercuur (Rosseau.Mercuur@westerncape.gov.za)
MNED Language Differentiation: Grade 1 & 2
Nonkosi Nyamfu (Nonkosi.Nyamfu@westerncape.gov.za)
AMESA Free State Congress
Mr MM Tshabalala (tshabalalamartin@gmail.com)
1–2 May South African Schools Librarians’ Conference
Kirsty Knipe (kknipe@assumptionconvent.co.za)
10 May EduXplore North Expo (Homeschooling)
Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria
Elmarene Croucamp (elmarene@kragdag.co.za)
10 May MNED Language Differentiation: Grades 3 & 4
Nonkosi Nyamfu (Nonkosi.Nyamfu@westerncape.gov.za)
10–11 May AMESA Mpumalanga Congress
Mr SV Mabena (venimabena@yahoo.com)
17 May WCED Grade R Conference
CTLI, Kuilsriver
Natalie Southgate (Natalie.Southgate@westerncape.gov.za)
17 May MEED GET DH Session
False Bay Primary School
Jaco Joseph (Jaco.Joseph@westerncape.gov.za)
21–22 May The Rural Education Conference
Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, Durban manqoba@federatedmi.co.za
22–23 May SAPA Capricorn Conference (No contact details yet)
24 May MNED FP DH Symposium
Durbanville High School
Jennifer Daniels (Jennifer.Daniels@westerncape.gov.za)
7 June STEM in Early Childhood Development Seminar
Reinette Deysel (eastrandecd@gmail.com)
30 Jun–4 July AMESA National Congress University of Limpopo Nombulelo Mandindi (Nombulelo.Mandindi@wits.ac.za)
30 Jun–4 July WCED Provincial Grade R CAPS Training CTLI - Dawn Cozett (Dawn.Cozett@westerncape.gov.za)
21 July Innovate & Inspire Conference
Hudson Park Primary, East London
Kelly Bush (kbush@hpps.co.za)
25 July SAPA Mpumalanga Provincial Conference (No contact details yet)
26 July Overberg Education District Grade R Perceptual Training Overberg PS Letitia Jantjies (Letitia.Jantjies@westerncape.gov.za)
7–9 Aug Proudly Primary Conference St Charles College, Pietermaritzburg Wendy Symington (wendy@cathybraanspr.co.za)
14–16 Aug SAPA Capricorn Schools Support (No contact details yet)
29–31 Aug TEACH! Conference Cathy Braans (cathy@cathybraanspr.co.za)
11–13 Sept SAPA National Conference Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
13 Sept EduXplore KZN (Homeschooling) Grace Family Church, Umhlanga Elmarene Croucamp (elmarene@kragdag.co.za)
11 Oct EduXplore Cape (Homeschooling) Sunningdale Sports Centre
Elmarene Croucamp (elmarene@kragdag.co.za)
18 Oct Eden & Central Karoo SMT Training: Cohort 3 Rosseau Mercuur (Rosseau.Mercuur@westerncape.gov.za)
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Local and international agencies we represent
Contact Us
NATIONAL
Sibonelo Mkhasibe
Head of National School Sales
Cell: 066 474 3793
Email: Sibonelo.Mkhasibe@macmillaneducation.co.za
Antoinette de Vries
Head of National Commercial Sales and Marketing
Tel: 011 731 3455
Email: Antoinette.deVries@macmillaneducation.co.za
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Tel: 011 731 3300
Email: customerservices@macmillaneducation.co.za
TVET COLLEGES
Jayshil Bhula
Senior Sales Representative: TVET Colleges
Cell: 076 222 2798
Email: jayshil.bhula@macmillaneducation.co.za
Thantaswa Botile
Sales Representative: TVET Colleges
Cell: 071 671 1228
Email: thantaswa.botile@macmillaneducation.co.za
EASTERN CAPE
Ayanda Nkunzi
Sales and Marketing Representative
Cell: 082 949 9664
Email: Ayanda.Nkunzi@macmillaneducation.co.za
FREE STATE
Peter Ledwaba
Provincial Sales Manager
Cell: 076 994 0986
Email: Peter.Ledwaba@macmillaneducation.co.za
GAUTENG
Nicole Smith
Provincial Sales Manager
Email: Nicole.Smith@macmillaneducation.co.za
Cell: 082 944 6968
Phathi Kona
Sales and Marketing Representative
Cell: 060 908 8209
Email: Phathi.Kona@macmillaneducation.co.za
KWAZULU-NATAL
Ernest Muzi Mshengu
Sales and Marketing Manager
Cell: 082 528 3712
Email: ernest.mshengu@macmillaneducation.co.za
Qhawe Gumede
Sales and Marketing Representative
Cell: 067 187 3166
Email: Qhawe.Gumede@macmillaneducation.co.za
LIMPOPO
Mmatapa Moabelo
Sales and Marketing Representative Cell: 078 804 0612
Email: Mmatapa.Moabelo@macmillaneducation.co.za
MPUMALANGA
Lillian Vuma
Sales and Marketing Representative
Cell: 078 803 9918
Email: Lillian.Vuma@macmillaneducation.co.za
NORTH WEST
Mmaabo Modisane
Provincial Sales Manager
Cell: 071 399 1337
Email: Mmaabo.Modisane@macmillaneducation.co.za
NORTHERN CAPE
Liezl Abrahams
Sales and Marketing Representative Cell: 071 441 9144
Email: Liezl.Abrahams@macmillaneducation.co.za
WESTERN CAPE
Liezl Abrahams
Sales and Marketing Representative Cell: 071 441 9144
Email: Liezl.Abrahams@macmillaneducation.co.za
Tania Zeederberg
Sales and Marketing Representative
Cell: 066 211 4352
Email: Tania.Zeederberg@macmillaneducation.co.za
AGENCY AND DIGITAL
Kilayne Pelser
Agency and Digital Sales Manager
Cell: 076 994 0985
Email: Kilayne.Pelser@macmillaneducation.co.za