Jonathan Ball Publishers

Jonathan Ball Publishers are the leading publishers and distributors of English general books in South Africa, specialising in South African history, politics and current affairs.

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Don’t miss the launch of Joanne Joseph’s debut novel Children of Sugarcane (27 Oct)

Join Joanne Joseph for the launch of her new novel Children of Sugarcane at Exclusive Books Hyde Park.

New book alert! The highly anticipated Hosting With The Lazy Makoti: A Celebration of Food is out now

Hosting With The Lazy Makoti: A Celebration of Food – the highly anticipated new cookbook from South Africa’s award-winning and bestselling cookbook author and chef. Out now!

Tune in and discover with JBP Pagecast – a new podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers!

Have you ever wondered about what your favourite author does in their free time? How they feel after writing the final page? The inspiration behind leading characters in their stories?

Black Lion: Alive in the Wilderness by Sicelo Mbatha – both memoir and philosophical reflection

Black Lion: Alive in the Wilderness by Sicelo Mbatha with Bridget Pitt – part memoir, part guide to understanding the importance of wilderness to humanity’s health and spiritual well-being.

The shadows hide a deadly story … Find out more about 1979 – the new book from Val McDermid, the Queen of Crime

1979 – the atmospheric, heart-pounding first novel in a gripping new series by the Queen of Crime Val McDermid.

Mind Over Mountain by Robby Kojetin – a journey from the seat of a wheelchair to the summit of the highest mountain on Earth

Mind Over Mountain: A Mental and Physical Climb to the Top by Robby Kojetin is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.

Book signing: Barbara Masekela will be signing copies of her memoir Poli Poli at Exclusive Books Killarney (9 Oct)

Join Jonathan Ball Publishers at Exclusive Books Killarney, where Barbara Masekela will be signing copies of her book Poli Poli.

Don’t miss the virtual book launch of A Path Unexpected, with Jane Evans in conversation with Jonathan Jansen (14 Oct)

Join Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books for the launch of Jane Evans’s memoir A Path Unexpected – a story about family, love, loss, finding purpose and dedicating oneself to a life of service.

Grow your own superfoods with Jane’s Delicious Superfoods for Super Health

Jane’s Delicious Superfoods For Super Health by Jane Griffiths is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.

Read the first chapter of Over My Dead Body, the new book by international number one bestseller Jeffrey Archer

Jeffrey Archer has shared an excerpt from his new book Over My Dead Body – an unputdownable story of murder, revenge and betrayal. …

The Country of Others by Leila Slimani – the first volume of a new trilogy telling the saga of one French family between 1946 and 2016

The award-winning, #1 internationally bestselling new novel by the author of Lullaby, about a woman in an interracial marriage whose fierce desire for autonomy parallels her adopted country’s fight for independence.

New book alert! Jeffrey Archer’s Over My Dead Body (Pre-order now!)

Over My Dead Body is an unputdownable story of murder, revenge and betrayal from international number one bestseller Jeffrey Archer – a rollercoaster thriller which takes detective William Warwick to the cold case unit, where he chases someone who thinks they’ve got away with murder.

Buy the new Deon Meyer novel and stand a chance to win a luxury weekend for two in the Cape Winelands!

Jonathan Ball Publishers is hosting a competition to celebrate the launch of Deon Meyer’s new novel The Dark Flood!

FLF virtual event: The Boy Who Never Gave Up by Emmanuel Taban (22 Sep)

Join the Franschhoek Literary Festival for a FREE virtual event featuring Emmanuel Taban, author of the bestseller The Boy Who Never Gave Up, and Sara-Jayne Makwala King.

New book alert! Joining the Dots: An Unauthorised Biography of Pravin Gordhan by Jonathan Ancer and Chris Whitfield

Joining the Dots: An Unauthorised Biography of Pravin Gordhan by Jonathan Ancer and Chris Whitfield is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.

Don’t miss Barbara Masekela live at The Market Theatre for the launch of her memoir Poli Poli (18 Sep)

Exclusive Books and Jonathan Ball Publishers are proud to bring you the launch of Poli Poli by Barbara Masekela streamed live from the Market Theatre!

Join Sandisiwe Shoba for the launch of Hlumelo Biko’s new book Black Consciousness: A Love Story (15 Sep)

Join the Daily Maverick journalist Sandisiwe Shoba in conversation with Hlumelo Biko, entrepreneur, writer and the son of Black Consciousness leader Steve Biko and Dr Mamphela Ramphele, as they explore a unique and powerful love story.