About Shuters

South Africa's educational publisher since 1925

100% black-owned. BBBEE Level 1. Publishing in all 11 official South African languages. Building the nation through education — one book at a time.

Our History Leadership Publisher Catalogue BBBEE & Ownership Partner With Us Careers
1925
Year founded — 100+ years
11
Official SA languages
100%
Black-owned
Lvl 1
BBBEE rating
60+
CAPS-aligned titles
Our History

A century of South African education

One of the earliest business houses in Pietermaritzburg was Vause, Slatter and Co., established in 1850. This company was taken over in 1921 by Mr. L.G. Shuter. In 1925, Mr. R.A. Shooter joined and the name changed to Shuter & Shooter.

Mr. Shuter was the stationer and Mr. Shooter the bookseller and publisher. From these modest origins grew one of South Africa's most enduring and respected educational publishers — a company that has survived political upheaval, transformation and the digital revolution while staying true to its founding purpose: quality education for every South African child.

In 1981, Standard Bank presented the company with a plaque commemorating 102 years of continuous banking association with the business. Today, Shuters is proudly 100% black-owned and a BBBEE Level 1 contributor, carrying its founding mission into the digital age.

1850
Vause, Slatter and Co. founded in Pietermaritzburg — one of the city's earliest business houses.
1921
L.G. Shuter takes over the business, bringing educational focus.
1925
R.A. Shooter joins — Shuter & Shooter Publishers is born.
1981
Standard Bank honours 102 years of continuous banking partnership.
2000s
Full CAPS alignment — Shuters becomes the trusted publisher for post-apartheid South African curriculum.
Today
100% black-owned, BBBEE Level 1, publishing in 11 official languages with an AI-powered learning platform — Shuters Learn.
Executive Leadership

Meet our team

Experienced leaders guiding Shuters into the digital era of South African education.

NM

Nomkhitha Mona

Chief Executive Officer
Leading Shuters into its next century with a vision for transformation, digital innovation and inclusive education that reaches every South African learner.
JE

John Eglington

Financial Director
Overseeing the financial strategy and long-term sustainability of the business — ensuring Shuters remains a resilient, independent South African publisher.
WK

Warren Kliphuis

Publishing, Sales & Marketing Director
Driving the publishing programme, sales strategy and market growth across South Africa — from Foundation Phase books to advanced FET titles.

Our leadership team is supported by dedicated publishing managers across all subjects and indigenous languages, working together to empower the nation through education.

Publisher Catalogue

Our publishing series

Six established series covering every phase of South African schooling — all 100% CAPS-aligned.

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Top Class
Our flagship textbook series covering all CAPS subjects from Foundation Phase through FET. Over 40 titles in English, isiZulu, Afrikaans and more.
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Ace it!
Premium study guides for FET learners preparing for matric. Clear summaries, worked examples and exam-focused practice for Grade 10–12.
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Premier
Language titles for English and Afrikaans First Additional Language learners from Grade 10–12. Develops communication, comprehension and writing skills.
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Pump It Up Phonics
Our specialist Foundation Phase phonics programme for Grade 1–3. Develops early reading and writing through structured, playful activities.
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Indigenous Literature
Celebrated works in isiZulu, isiXhosa, Setswana, Sepedi and other SA languages. Supporting home language study and cultural pride across grades.
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TVET / NC(V)
Vocational education titles for TVET colleges at NC(V) Level 2–4. Workplace-relevant content and assessment activities for career-focused learners.
Browse Full Catalogue →
Transformation

BBBEE & Black Ownership

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BBBEE Certificate
Level 1 Contributor
Shuter & Shooter Publishers is a 100% black-owned South African company and a BBBEE Level 1 contributor — the highest possible rating. We are proud members of the Publishers Association of South Africa (PASA) and Adessa.

Why it matters for schools

Public schools and government departments are encouraged to procure from BBBEE-compliant suppliers. Purchasing from Shuters contributes to your institution's own compliance scorecard while supporting a proudly South African, black-owned business.

Membership & accreditation

  • Publishers Association of South Africa (PASA)
  • Adessa (Association of Educational Publishers)
  • 100% black-owned entity
  • BBBEE Level 1 — verified
  • All 11 official SA languages
Partnership & Investment

Partner with Shuters

School Partnership Programme

Shuters Learn is now open for school partnership discussions. We offer flexible arrangements for schools that want to provide AI-powered learning to their learners — from free pilots to full school licences.

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Full AI platform access — all subjects, all grades Foundation Phase
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Teacher dashboard with AI marking, class insights and learner reports
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School admin dashboard — attendance, announcements, analytics
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Onboarding support and teacher training included
Enquire about school partnership →

Strategic Investment & Co-development

We are in active discussions with strategic partners around co-investment in the Shuters Learn platform. If you are an educational investor, technology partner, or publishing group interested in joining South Africa's most exciting edtech project, we want to hear from you.

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Platform co-investment and revenue sharing opportunities
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Licensing the platform for other African markets
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Joint venture on digital content development
Enquire about investment →
Careers

Join the Shuters team

We are building the future of South African education. If you are passionate about education, technology and transformation, we want to hear from you.

Publishing
Foundation Phase Content Editor
📍 Pietermaritzburg · Full-time
Develop and edit CAPS-aligned educational content for Grade 1–3 learners. Experience in Foundation Phase education required.
Apply →
Technology
Full-Stack Developer
📍 Pietermaritzburg · Remote-friendly
Build and maintain the Shuters Learn platform. Node.js, vanilla JS, and a passion for education technology. Part of a small, high-impact team.
Apply →
Sales & Marketing
School Sales Representative
📍 KwaZulu-Natal · Field-based
Drive school adoption of Shuters books and the AI platform across KZN schools. Relationship-building and education sector experience preferred.
Apply →
General
Send us your CV
📍 All locations considered
Don't see a role that fits? We're always interested in talented people who are passionate about South African education. Send us your CV and we'll keep it on file.
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