Typically there are several regional heats followed by a national final. Heats typically take place in February (see the Schedule of Heats and Finals 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 2020 National Final are Parkview Senior School.

Parkview Senior School, winners of the 2020 South Africa National Final

Forthcoming Heats/Finals

Future heats/finals will be added here as soon as they are finalised. Please check back regularly, or view our Google Calendar or subscribe to our RSS feed.

Most Recent Heats/Finals

• National Final 2020
• Pietermaritzburg Heat 2020
• Durban Heat 2020
• Port Elizabeth Heat 2020
• Knysna Heat 2020

You can view full details of past South Africa heats/finals on the Schedule of Heats and Finals.

Champions' Roster

• 2020: Parkview Senior School
• 2019: St John’s College
• 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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