Products & Marketplace
In order to meet the specific demands of the diverse markets that Via Afrika serves, publishing takes place across four key areas: Printed books and educational materials for schools (all grades and subjects) and FET colleges in South Africa; Digital learning materials and ebooks; Via Afrika Stimela produces materials for the adult education and training (AET) market; and Collegium Publishers services education in Botswana.
Printed Materials
Via Afrika continues to meet head-on the challenges presented by the transformation in education in South Africa, developing high-quality, innovative learning and teaching materials that are popular with both educators and learners in the classroom. The Via Afrika Series, specially developed for the CAPS curriculum, has achieved incredible success, and has the highest approval rate for a single series in the industry. The successful CAPS materials have added new titles to an already comprehensive backlist.
Digital Materials
Via Afrika has been developing digital content for more than a decade, previously under the Via Afrika Future imprint. Our high-quality educational material is currently being used by thousands of learners and teachers country-wide. The Via Afrika series have furthermore been developed into the first CAPS-aligned, eBooks series on the South African market. These eBooks are enhanced with additional material such as videos, slide shows, audio and simulations that can all be accessed without an internet connection on a PC or an Android tablet. Our eBooks have demonstrated the industry-leading place Via Afrika holds in the market.
Adult Education
Via Afrika is a level 4 B-BBEEE contributor, with a 55,06% Black Ownership.