Typically there are several regional heats followed by a national final. Heats typically take place in February (see the Fixtures Timetable for full details).

Report on 2017 KLQ in South Africa

The National Co-ordinator has written a report (with photos) about the 2017 South Africa heats and final.

• Download 2017 Report (Adobe PDF, 4.4 MB)

Latest Winners

The winners of the 2018 National Final are Manor Gardens.

Manor Gardens, winners of the 2018 South Africa National Final

Forthcoming Fixtures

There are 3 forthcoming South Africa fixtures.

Coming up next: Durban Heat, Wednesday 20th February 2019.

For details of other fixtures, please choose from the dropdown list below, or go to the Fixtures page to view a complete list of forthcoming fixtures.

• Durban Heat Durban Girls' College, 586 Musgrave Road, Durban, 4001, Wednesday 20th February 2019, 13:30 – 16:30
• Pietermaritzburg Heat Athlone School, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, Thursday 21st February 2019, 09:30 – 12:30
• National Final Roedean School, Princess of Wales Terrace, Houghton, Johannesburg 2193, Saturday 23rd February 2019, 13:00 – 15:00

Most Recent Fixtures

• Port Elizabeth Heat 2019
• Knysna Heat 2019
• Cape Town Heat 2019
• Johannesburg Heat 2019
• Pretoria Heat 2019

You can view full details of past South Africa fixtures on the Fixtures Timetable.

Champions' Roster

• 2018: Manor Gardens
• 2017: St John's College
• 2016: St John's College
• 2015: Manor Gardens
• 2014: St Johns
• 2013: Roedean School
• 2012: Roedean School, Johannesburg
• 2011: Manor Gardens, Durban
• 2010: The Ridge

• 2009: Grove Primary
• 2008: Springvale
• 2007: Springfield Convent
• 2006: Grove School
• 2005: Springfield Convent
• 2004: De La Salle College

Sponsors and Supporters

The Kids' Lit Quiz in South Africa is sponsored by Times Media.

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