Oxford University Press Southern Africa (OUPSA) is the region’s leading dictionary publisher, specializing in resources that reflect the unique multilingual landscape of South Africa. Its flagship publication, the Oxford South African School Dictionary, is specifically designed for the local curriculum and incorporates thousands of South African English terms like lekker and takkies. Beyond English, OUPSA produces essential bilingual dictionaries for major official languages—including isiZulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans, and Northern Sotho—to support literacy and language learning in schools. As of 2026, the press continues to expand its digital footprint through the Dictionary of South African English, providing an authoritative historical record of the country’s diverse linguistic heritage.
