Non-fiction
Friday – 12th May 2023
The Future of Leadership is Collegiality – well-known entrepreneur Mike Teke shares some of his insights on leadership
The Future of Leadership is Collegiality by Mike Teke is out now from Tracey McDonald Publishers.
Thursday – 11th May 2023
Slikour: The Life Story of a Hip-Hop Pioneer – an all-access pass to the local hip-hop industry
Ready for the ultimate behind-the-scenes peek into the life of a music industry maverick? Slikour: The Life Story of a Hip-Hop Pioneer is out now from Penguin Random House!
An evening in conversation with Marina Cantacuzino, author of Forgiveness, in Cape Town (24 May)
The Institute for Healing of Memories and the Goedgedacht Trust invite you to an evening of conversation with Marina Cantacuzino, the author of Forgiveness: An Exploration.
Monday – 8th May 2023
New book alert! Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage by Jonny Steinberg
Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage by Jonny Steinberg is out this month from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Apartheid’s Black Soldiers: Un-national Wars and Militaries in Southern Africa by Lennart Bolliger – a unique analysis of apartheid military culture
Apartheid’s Black Soldiers: Un-national Wars and Militaries in Southern Africa by Lennart Bolliger is out this month from Jacana Media.
Don’t miss the launch of Ted Botha’s new book Daisy de Melker: Hiding Among Killers at The Book Lounge (17 May)
Join Jonathan Ball Publishers and The Book Lounge for the launch of Daisy de Melker: Hiding Among Killers in the City of Gold by Ted Botha.
Friday – 28th April 2023
Footnotes, April 2023: Book links from around the web
At The Reading List, we’re trainspotters when it comes to interesting book links, and here are a number that caught our eye.
Tuesday – 25th April 2023
In the latest episode of Pagecast, Justice Malala discusses his new book The Plot to Save South Africa
In this week’s episode of Pagecast, the podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers, journalist and author Andrew Harding interviews Justice Malala about his new book, The Plot to Save South Africa: Chris Hani’s Murder and the Week Nelson Mandela Averted Civil War.
Monday – 24th April 2023
Black Tax: A Fearful Endeavour – Ndumi Hadebe shares what’s on her mind
Requests for money by parents, siblings and other relatives carry a mental and emotional price, affecting our relationships with our loved ones and with money itself.
Join Prince Mashele for the launch of The Outsider: The Unauthorised Biography of Herman Mashaba at Wits (9 May)
Jonathan Ball Publishers invites you to the book launch of The Outsider: the Unauthorised Biography of Herman Mashaba by Prince Mashele.
Thursday – 20th April 2023
Don’t miss the launch of The Inheritors by Eve Fairbanks at The Soweto Book Cafe (6 May)
Join Jonathan Ball Publishers and The Soweto Book Café for the launch of The Inheritors by Eve Fairbanks.
Venture into the Kruger National Park with the new Nature Now series from Struik Nature
Struik Nature publisher Pippa Parker shares the origins of an exciting new series of books on the Kruger National Park, perfect for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.
Wednesday – 19th April 2023
Don’t miss the launch of Ted Botha’s new book Daisy de Melker: Hiding Among Killers in the City of Gold at Constitution Hill (11 May)
Join Jonathan Ball Publishers and Constitution Hill for the launch of Daisy De Melker: Hiding Among Killers in the City of Gold by Ted Botha.
Five minutes with author Sihle Khumalo – ‘We are getting closer and closer to the abyss …’
Sihle Khumalo has travelled all over Africa getting to know the people. But it’s South Africa’s history that bewitches him, and for his latest book, Milk the Beloved Country, he started off by looking into the history of place names – but ended with a lot more stories to tell.
Tuesday – 18th April 2023
Corruption, impunity and unaccountability from apartheid to state capture – don’t miss a book discussion on The Unaccountables (18 Apr)
Join the co-authors of The Unaccountables: The Powerful Politicians and Corporations who Profit from Impunity, Hennie van Vuuren and Ra’eesa Pather, in a Don’t Shut Up Jacana Conversation.
Don’t miss Lesley Mofokeng at Book Circle Capital in Melville for the launch of The Man Who Shook Mountains (22 Apr)
Join Jonathan Ball Publishers and Book Circle Capital for the launch of The Man Who Shook Mountains: In the Footsteps of My Ancestors by Lesley Mofokeng!
Monday – 17th April 2023
Space: the biggest geopolitical story of the coming century – new from the multi-million-copy international bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography
Out in May from Jonathan Ball Publishers: The Future of Geography: How Power and Politics in Space Will Change Our World by Tim Marshall!
Thursday – 6th April 2023
Listen to the new episode of Pagecast! Mphuthumi Ntabeni chats to acclaimed historian Simon Sebag Montefiore
In the latest episode of Pagecast, the podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers, author Mphuthumi Ntabeni interviews Simon Sebag Montefiore about his new book The World: A Family History.
Wednesday – 5th April 2023
Hani: A Life Too Short – a fitting read as we remember Chris Hani, 30 years after his assassination
An updated edition of Hani: A Life Too Short by Janet Smith and Beauregard Tromp is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Tuesday – 4th April 2023
The Plot to Save South Africa – Justice Malala revisits the assassination of Chris Hani 30 years on
The Plot to Save South Africa: Chris Hani’s Murder and the Week Nelson Mandela Averted Civil War by Justice Malala is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.