Don’t miss the Cape Town launch of The Devil Made Me Do It by Nicky Falkof at The Book Lounge (1 Oct)
More about the book!
Penguin Random House and The Book Lounge invite you to the launch of The Devil Made Me Do It: Understanding Occult Crime in South Africa by Nicky Falkof!
South Africa often seems gripped by occult crime – satanism, witchcraft, muti murders and demonic possession. But why do supernatural beliefs hold such sway in a country facing real threats like gender-based violence, poverty and child abuse?
The Devil Made Me Do It explores how these beliefs intersect with race, class and gender, and asks what they reveal about our fractured society.
From the tokoloshe killing of the 1920s to the Krugersdorp cult murders, this gripping book unpacks the stories behind the headlines – and what they say about power, fear and truth in modern South Africa.
Falkof will be in conversation with Lester Kiewit at the event.
Event details
Date: Wednesday 1 October 2025
Time: 17h30 for 18h00
Venue: The Book Lounge, 71 Roeland Street, Cape Town
RSVP: 021 462 2425 or booklounge@gmail.com
Categories Non-fiction South Africa South African Current Affairs
Tags Book events Book launches Cape Town Nicky Falkof Penguin Random House SA The Book Lounge The Devil Made Me Do It
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