MACNEWS
Bookseller Update from Macmillan Education
As we wrap up the final page of 2025, we pause to reflect on a year that has brought its share of challenges and triumphs. While the journey has not always been easy, it has highlighted the resilience and dedication that define us.
Celebrating the moments that mattered most
From the meaningful connections at our Bookseller Events and the warmth of our virtual get-together to the success of National Book Week and the incredible milestone of Sophiatown reaching one million copies sold (page 6), these achievements remind us that progress is possible – even when the road feels steep.
possible. Your support and dedication have been the driving force behind these successes.
Looking ahead, we are excited about what 2026 holds. Expect fresh opportunities to connect and grow, including innovative campaigns and new product focuses like Little Learner Launchpad (page 14) – a resource designed to get little learners ready to thrive in school and beyond!
As the festive season approaches, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your perseverance and partnership. May this holiday season bring you peace, joy, and well-deserved rest. Together, let’s embrace the new year with optimism and determination.
Warm regards, The Macmillan Team ank You!
2025 HIGHLIGHTS
This year was filled with moments that reminded us of the power of connection and collaboration. From the energy of our Bookseller Events and the warmth of our Virtual Get-Together to the nationwide excitement of National Book Week, each occasion brought us closer to our
NATIONAL BOOK WEEK
NATIONAL BOOK WEEK
1 MILLION COPIES OF SOPHIATOWN SOLD!
Macmillan Education South Africa is thrilled to announce that our book, Sophiatown, has reached an incredible milestone: We have sold one million copies!
Sophiatown was originally published by the Regional Literature department in 2014, in response to a call for submission of literature titles by the National Department of Basic Education in South Africa.
It was selected as the only contemporary play prescribed for Grade 11 English First Additional Language. It sold a record number of just over 572,000 copies in 2015, and now in 2025, we have crossed the million mark.
This is a first-ever milestone for Macmillan South Africa, and we are beyond proud!
We have some exciting celebrations lined up (think confetti, balloons... maybe a surprise or two), so watch this space.
About the book
Until its destruction by government decree in the mid-1950s, Sophiatown was the ‘Chicago of South Africa’, a vibrant community that produced not only gangsters and shebeen queens, but leading journalists, writers, musicians and politicians. This play brings to life the characters, lifestyle, creativity and thinking that gave urban African culture its rhythm and style.
AND THE WINNERS ARE...
Bookseller Hub
Competition: Congratulations to Anwar Hoosen Nizamie from Cub Books! You have won a R500 Takealot voucher in our Bookseller Hub competition.
Bookseller Survey Giveaway: Congratulations to Makanana Caroline Mazibuko from King T Square Trading. You walk away with a R1000 Takealot voucher for taking part in our Bookseller Survey!
MACMILLAN BOOKSELLER HUB
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Discover the all-new Bookseller Hub – your one-stop space for everything you need: cover images, price lists, catalogues, out-of-print titles, and more. It’s simple, streamlined, and designed to make your work easier.
Explore the hub here
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CUSTOMER SERVICE SPREADS
Our Customer Service team came together to celebrate the joy of the season with smiles and laughter. Thank you for your dedication and support throughout the year – here’s to a bright and successful year ahead!
Introducing Our New Customer Services Interns!
At Macmillan, we believe in nurturing young professionals and creating opportunities for growth. Our graduate internship programme is designed to provide hands-on experience, develop essential skills, and prepare graduates for successful careers in the publishing and education sectors. We’re proud to welcome three exceptional interns to our Customer Services Department.
Motheo Mashigo
Motheo holds a BA Honours in Strategic Communications from the University of Johannesburg.
Tlhabana Shongoane
Tlhabana recently graduated with a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Cape Town.
Sipephelo Tembe
Sipephelo holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from IIE Rosebank College.
COMING SOON!
Little Learner Launchpad School Readiness Guide
The Little Learner Launchpad School Readiness Guide for parents and teachers is a practical roadmap filled with expert insights, activities and strategies to seamlessly support every child’s journey to school readiness.
Coming soon! Keep an eye on the MacNews for launch date.
M LDS EMPOWERING TEACHERS, TRANSFORMING CLASSROOMS e
MeLDS (Macmillan eLearning Development Schools) is a Macmillan CSI initiative that focuses on developing teachers' digital fluency in previously disadvantaged schools. Each year, the programme is implemented in a different South African province. This year the programme was run in Limpopo. Watch this video for the highlights from this programme:
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Liezl Abrahams
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Liezl Abrahams
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Tania Zeederberg
Sales and Marketing Representative
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Agency and Digital
Kilayne Pelser
Agency and Digital Sales Manager
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Bruce Mpofu
Agency and Digital Sales Consultant
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