Play Africa

07/05/2026

There is a world that children see, shaped by what they notice, question, and imagine.

In Alexandra, children reflected on fairness in their everyday lives at home, at school, and in their communities.

“Little things can make a big difference.”

Through The World I See, we see how small acts like helping a friend, speaking up and sharing ideas, can create equity and connectedness in communities.

What does equity look like where you are?



With thanks to the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives for making this programme roll-out possible.

16/04/2026

Children do not only imagine the future, they design it.

Welcome to The World I See, a programme where children explore, play, and think critically about their communities. In Thembisa, participants mapped their neighborhoods, noticed challenges, and began imagining solutions rooted in care, fairness, and possibility.

“I want a place where everyone feels safe.”

“I wish for the world to have more peace, freedom and democracy.”

Through play, storytelling, and design thinking, children show us that understanding rights, responsibilities, and democracy can be joyful, creative, and full of hope.

Join us in listening, learning, and imagining together. If children designed our cities, what would change?



With thanks to the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives for making this programme roll-out possible.

27/03/2026

Let the children play! Make it a family weekend and get tour passes to experience https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1589972235 exciting edutainment presented by our incredible partners! Chek out the full programme and learn about the www.humanrightsfestival.co.za

I love Gauteng
Play Africa
Johannesburg Tourism Company
Gauteng Department of Economic Development
Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG)
National Heritage Council
IAmJoburg
The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency

18/02/2026

Let’s Play 2026 is here! 🤩🥰

Ready to transform your classroom through the power of play? Applications are now open for the new cycle of the Let’s Play 4-week online educator training, offered in partnership with Project Zero.

This hands-on professional development programme is designed for educators across Sub-Saharan Africa who want to deepen their practice and bring more joy, curiosity, and creativity into learning.
Built on the research of the Lego Foundation–funded Pedagogy of Play project, the course explores:

- Core principles of playful learningPractical tools and routines for the classroom
- How to design and test your own playful learning approach
- A supportive learning community of teachers across the region

Whether you teach early childhood, primary, or beyond, this programme supports you to rethink what playful, meaningful learning can look like in your context.

- Apply now — spaces fill quickly!
- Registration link: https://forms.gle/VTdpq5PTxiMJkdjd8 (link in bio!)

Let’s build more joyful, engaging, learner-centred classrooms together. 💛

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29/01/2026

We’ve stepped into 2026 with renewed energy and more engagements for The World I See programme 🥰

Deep gratitude to our dedicated team for creating spaces that invite curiosity, courage and imagination. And heartfelt thanks to the schools and communities who choose to journey with us; taking time to explore the Constitution, our judicial system, and the values that shape a democratic society.

When children are invited to understand democracy early, they grow into adults who will protect it fiercely. ♥️

With gratitude to our partners who make this work possible.

19/01/2026

🔔Play Africa YES Youth Internship: 2026 ! 🤩

Happy New Year, friends! 🥰 If you are ready to make a difference and grow your career this year, we might have something for you. ♥️

Join us at Play Africa, Southern Africa’s first and leading Children’s Museum and education makerspace at !

We’re on a mission to create safe, inclusive, and playful learning spaces for children (0–12); nurturing creativity, curiosity, and active citizenship through STEM, Creative Arts, and community programmes.

This 9-month YES Youth internship is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience and real-world skills while making a positive impact on children and communities.

🎯 Available role: Impact & Administration Intern
Support the monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of Play Africa’s programmes by tracking meaningful data, maintaining records, and helping ensure every project delivers measurable impact.

Duration: 1 February 2026 – 31 October 2026
Location: Constitution Hill, Johannesburg
Eligibility: South African citizens aged 18–34 who have completed Matric or equivalent
Deadline: Thursday, January 22nd, 2026

Apply here: https://forms.gle/mcET4h2DLgYY4bCF9 (link in bio)

📧 [email protected] | ☎️ 010 211 9912

25/11/2025

Beautiful article on our collaboration with Henkel SA and Tamaho to launch Henkel’s Forscherwelt initiative in South Africa! ♥️

SPONSORED | Henkel brings its global ‘Researchers’ World’ initiative to Joburg, giving 50 young learners their first playful introduction to the wonders of science

04/11/2025

🔔Play Africa YES Youth Internship: 2025/2026 ! 🤩

Are you ready to make a difference and grow your career? Join us at Play Africa, Southern Africa’s first and leading Children’s Museum and education makerspace at Constitution Hill!

We’re on a mission to create safe, inclusive, and playful learning spaces for children (0–12); nurturing creativity, curiosity, and active citizenship through STEM, Creative Arts, and community programmes.

This 12-month YES Youth internship is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience and real-world skills while making a positive impact on children and communities.

🎯 Available roles:
1. Impact & Administration Intern – Support the monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of Play Africa’s programmes by tracking meaningful data, maintaining records, and helping ensure every project delivers measurable impact.
2. Operations Support Intern – Help bring playful learning to life by supporting day-to-day operations, logistics, and child-friendly events at our museum and partner sites.

Duration: 1 November 2025 – 31 October 2026
Location: Constitution Hill, Johannesburg
Eligibility: South African citizens aged 18–34 who have completed Matric or equivalent
Deadline: Thursday, 7 November 2025

Apply here: https://forms.gle/p1NdrbHkeWcJryeR8 (link in bio)

📧 [email protected] | ☎️ 010 211 9912

23/10/2025

REMINDER: PLAY & LEARNING FACILITATORS NEEDED! 🌍
Do you believe creativity and play can help nurture changemaking in children for a better South Africa?

Play Africa is looking for Youth Play & Learning Facilitators to join The World I See, our newest nation-building programme.

As a facilitator, you will help children connect with the South African Constitution in ways that are playful and meaningful. You will guide them to notice how it exists around them, imagine its ideals in their own lives, and express their hopes for the future through art, empathy and design thinking.

If you are ready to inspire children to see themselves as part of our democracy, we would love to hear from you! 💫

📅 Period: Oct–Dec 2025
📍 Johannesburg
🗓️ Apply by Oct 15th, 2025
👉 Apply here: [https://forms.gle/iccMV3NSZHyGAkx76] (https://forms.gle/iccMV3NSZHyGAkx76)

Let’s shape a world where every child’s voice matters. 💛

The World I See is made possible by the generous support from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives and support from our home, Constitution Hill.

21/10/2025

NOVEMBER 1st FAMILY PLAY DAY 🤩

Join Play Africa for the 77th edition of our Family Play Days. Happening on the 1st November, this play day is dedicated to celebrating the importance of with children! This will be our last of 2025! 💖

With a morning of calm and a splash of colour, we’re blending good vibes and zen. Spaces are limited so book your spot now.

About the instructor:
Mantala Nkoatse is an art-activist with over two decades of experience in the performing arts and community development, dedicated to addressing social challenges through art, dialogue, and healing practices. Her work has consistently centred on nurturing the inner child, creating safe spaces where children can explore creativity, build confidence, and develop self-awareness.

For more than a decade, Mantala has worked with children from diverse backgrounds—facilitating creative workshops, teaching music in pre-schools, guiding phonics reading therapy, and introducing mindful movements, breathwork, and meditation as tools for emotional well-being.

In the past six years, she has embraced yoga and meditation as profound paths of personal healing and transformation. Now a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, she shares mindful movement and breathwork with beginners, offering Kundalini Yoga upon request. Above all, Mantala sees herself not simply as a yoga instructor or an artist, but as a vessel of God, serving His purpose through her life’s work.

Activities for the day:
- Yoga Session
- Paint Session
- Craft activities and more…
Quicket link: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/342235-meditate-paint/ (in bio too!)





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