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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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Join Arné Söderlund for the launch of Iron Fist From The Sea at Exclusive Books Somerset West
Exclusive Books and Delta Books are thrilled to invite you to the launch of Iron Fist From The Sea by Arné Söderlund and Douw Steyn.
New revised and updated edition of Ray Hartley’s bestselling biography Ramaphosa: Path to Power
This fully revised edition also includes a new introduction and an additional chapter that covers the most recent developments in Ramaphosa’s career and in South African politics.
New book alert! Iron Fist from the Sea: Top Secret Seaborne Recce Operations (1978–1988)
Iron Fist from the Sea: Top Secret Seaborne Recce Operations (1978–1988) by Arne Söderlund and Douw Steyn is out in June 2018 from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
A former private military contractor in Iraq shares his story: In The Kill Zone by Neil Reynolds
In The Kill Zone: Surviving as a Private Military Contractor in Iraq by Neil Reynolds is out in June 2018 from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
New book alert! Mandela: His Essential Life by Peter Hain
Mandela: His Essential Life chronicles the life and legacy of one of the twentieth century’s most influential and admired statesmen.
‘Our poverty comes from racism, and racism locks out talent’ – Clinton Chauke discusses his book Born in Chains
Clinton Chauke was on Afternoon Express recently to discuss his new book Born in Chains: The Diary of an Angry ‘Born-Free’.
Don’t miss Clinton Chauke at Exclusive Books Menlyn Park for the launch of Born in Chains: The Diary of an Angry ‘Born-Free’
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books Menlyn Park invite you to the launch of Born in Chains by Clinton Chauke.
The Chapter We Wrote: The City Press Story by Len Kalane looks at media and politics in a changing South Africa
The Chapter We Wrote: The City Press Story by Len Kalane is out in June from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Read an extract from Kamila Shamsie’s novel Home Fire, winner of the 2018 Women’s Prize for Fiction
Kamila Shamsie’s brilliant novel Home Fire has won the 2018 Women’s Prize for Fiction. Read an extract from this fantastic novel.
Read an excerpt from I am Pandarus, the new novel from award-winning author Michiel Heyns
Jonathan Ball Publishers has shared an excerpt from I am Pandarus, the new novel from acclaimed author Michiel Heyns.
Black Mirror meets Bridget Jones: Listen to an excerpt from Luke Tredget’s debut novel Kismet
Kismet is the whip-smart debut novel from Luke Tredget, set in a world where the ultimate matchmaking app has redefined romance.
‘It’s a very useful book’ – Eusebius McKaiser reviews Jan-Jan Joubert’s Who Will Rule in 2019?
There’s something in this book for a range of folks: political reporters; commentators and analysts; academics working in various areas of contemporary South African politics; and the general reader keen to beef up their understanding of some of the dynamics in our body politic especially as we head to a general election in 2019.
Melktert in Orania with Betsie Verwoerd – Read an excerpt from 100 Mandela Moments by Kate Sidley
It is a picture that borders on the surreal – Nelson Mandela and Betsie Verwoerd chatting over tea and coffee, melktert and koeksisters.
The Gods Who Send Us Gifts: An Anthology of African Short Stories captures the range, diversity, richness and wisdom of current writing
The Gods Who Send Us Gifts: An Anthology of African Short Stories is a historic and important anthology featuring some of the most eloquent and gifted voices (both young and old) from Africa, capturing moments of critical cultural shift in celebration of this historic event in 1962.
24 hours in Ancient Rome: Harry Sidebottom’s ‘relentless, brutal, brilliant’ new novel The Last Hour
For readers of Bernard Cornwell, Ben Kane, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden, The Last Hour is a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Don’t miss Jan-Jan Joubert and Tony Leon at the launch of Who Will Rule in 2019? in Stellenbosch
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Protea Books are thrilled to invite you to the launch of Who Will Rule in 2019? by Jan-Jan Joubert.
Who Will Rule in 2019? Don’t miss the launch of Jan-Jan Joubert’s new book in Pretoria
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books are thrilled to invite you to the launch of Who Will Rule in 2019? by Jan-Jan Joubert.
Join Jan-Jan Joubert and Eusebius McKaiser for the launch of Who Will Rule in 2019? in Joburg
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books are thrilled to invite you to the launch of Who Will Rule in 2019? by Jan-Jan Joubert.
Join Suzan Hackney and Karina M Szczurek for the launch of Tsk Tsk: The Story of a Child at Large at Kalk Bay Books
If you’re in Cape Town, join Jonathan Ball Publishers for the launch of Tsk Tsk: The Story of a Child at Large by Suzan Hackney at Kalk Bay Books!
Join Clinton Chauke at Bridge Books for the launch of Born in Chains: The Diary of an Angry ‘Born-Free’
In Born In Chains Clinton writes about negotiating the pitfalls and lifelines of a young life: crime and drugs, football, religion, friendship, school, circumcision and, ultimately, becoming a man. Throughout it all, he displays determination as well as a self-deprecating humour that will keep you turning the pages till the end.