News from Wordworks

A letter from our Executive Director

More than just a website

Our new website is here! It’s more than a digital home – it’s a tribute to the past 20 years, a tool for today, and a bridge to the next 20. For the past two years, with the generous support of Shine Literacy, Wordworks has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this new website to life.

2025
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We are hiring! Designer

Vacancy Announcement: Designer
Location: Cape Town-based; candidate must reside in Cape Town
One year fixed term contract

We are hiring! Intern: Executive and Operations support

Vacancy Announcement: Intern: Executive and Operations support
Location: Cape Town-based; candidate must reside in Cape Town
One year fixed term contract

We are hiring! Digital Multimedia Communications Officer

Vacancy Announcement: Digital Multimedia Communications Officer
Location: Cape Town-based; candidate must reside in Cape Town
One year fixed term contract

Celebrating 20 Years of learning, partnership, and impact

25/11/2025

On 21 November 2025, we gathered with friends, partners, funders, and long-time supporters to celebrate a milestone that means so much to us – 20 years of Wordworks.

Exploring the impact of a collaborative, multi-pronged early literacy intervention 2024

Wordworks is proud to release a series of publications about the Yizani Sifunde early literacy project, implemented in the Eastern Cape from 2021 to 2023 through collaboration with Book Dash, Nal’ibali, Khululeka, and ITEC—an initiative focused on delivering early literacy programs and supporting language development in early childhood.

Sanlam and GDE partner with Wordworks to grow Little Stars 2024

At Wordworks, we are committed to encouraging meaningful collaboration with partners across various sectors, especially those that support early childhood education South Africa.

Home–School Partnerships (HSP) program thrives in the Eastern Cape 2024

Wordworks’ Home–School Partnerships (HSP) program was rolled out in Elliot, Eastern Cape, in collaboration with Little Seeds—marking the second time this home–school initiative has been delivered in the province to support early childhood education in South Africa.

Wordworks Director calls for men to support early literacy efforts 2024

Mammuso Makhanya, Executive Director at Wordworks, has called for greater involvement of male caregivers and parents in building early literacy and language skills at home.

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