Proudly South African · 9 languages

Learning that speaks their language.

Asifunde Nathi helps South African children aged 2–10 learn to read, count and love their home language — through play, a little each day.

7 days of full access free · no card needed
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What’s inside
Everything a child needs to thrive

Playful, screen-light activities built for South African families — with a Parent Centre so you can see it working.

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Fun activities

Words, numbers, memory, logic and money — scaled by age from toddler to tween.

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Bedtime stories

Read together in your home language, with English alongside for support.

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Parent Centre

Track progress by skill and get a friendly monthly report card for your child.

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Weekly plans

A gentle 12-week journey for each age — a little each day, no overwhelm.

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Printable workbooks →

Colouring & learning books in six home languages. R50 each, print at home as often as you like.

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Nine SA languages

Genuine home-language learning — not a translation afterthought.

Built around real skills
Strong foundations, one tap at a time
Language Reading Numbers Money Memory Logic
See it in action
A world of learning in their home language

Today’s adventure, four learning worlds and Zenande cheering them on. Everything a child needs is one tap away.

Two hands holding a folding phone open to the Asifunde Nathi home screen, showing today’s adventure and the Funda, Izinombolo, Cabanga and Dlala learning worlds
How it works
Up and learning in minutes
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Start your free week

Sign up in seconds. 7 days of everything, no card needed.

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Choose language & age

Pick your home language and your child’s age; the app tunes itself.

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Learn a little each day

Short, happy sessions that build real skills over time.

Any device

Learn at home, on any screen

Asifunde Nathi runs right in your browser — on a phone, a tablet or the family laptop. Nothing to install, and always up to date.

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Asifunde Nathi running on a laptop
Simple, family-friendly plans
Try everything free for 7 days
Free trial
7 days free
  • Every activity, game & story
  • Weekly plan & Parent Centre
  • No card needed
  • Then choose Nathi or Family
Start free trial
Nathi
R69 / month
  • Full learning library
  • All languages, stories & games
  • Weekly plans & Parent Centre
  • Monthly report card
Choose Nathi
Best for families
Family
R119 / month
  • Everything in Nathi
  • Up to 5 child profiles
  • Progress for each child
  • Family dashboard & insights
Choose Family

Annual plans save two months. Schools, ECD centres & partners — get in touch.

Why home language
“Children learn to read best in a language they already understand — and a strong home-language foundation makes learning English easier, not harder.”
A principle backed by mother-tongue education research — and the belief Asifunde Nathi is built on.

Give your child a head start — try it free

Join South African families keeping their home language alive, one happy session at a time.

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From Asifunde Indaba, our blog

Tips for raising confident, multilingual children

Practical, research-backed ideas you can use at home today.