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

There are 7 forthcoming South Africa heat(s)/final(s).

Coming up next: Johannesburg Heat, Tuesday 23rd March 2021.

For details of other heats/finals, please choose from the dropdown list below, or go to the Schedule of Heats and Finals page to view a complete list of forthcoming quizzes.

• Johannesburg Heat St John's College, Johannesburg, Tuesday 23rd March 2021, 14:30 – 17:30
• Pretoria Heat Christchurch Prep School, 137 9th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand 1687, Wednesday 24th March 2021, 14:30 – 17:30
• Pietermaritzburg Heat Athlone School, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, Thursday 25th March 2021, 13:00 – 16:00
• Durban Heat Durban Girls' College, 586 Musgrave Road, Durban, 4001, Friday 16th April 2021, 13:30 – 16:30
• Port Elizabeth Heat St George's Preparatory School, 8 Park Drive, Port Elizabeth, 6001, Monday 19th April 2021, 14:30 – 17:30
• Knysna Heat Oakhill School, Uitsig Street, Heuwelkruin, Knysna, Wednesday 21st April 2021, 14:30 – 17:30
• Cape Town Heat Grove School, Cape Town, Friday 23rd April 2021, 14:30 – 17:30

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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