South Africa
Monday – 19th February 2018
Don’t miss the Pretoria launch of Phumlani Pikoli’s short story collection The Fatuous State of Severity
Pan Macmillan and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Phumlani Pikoli’s short story collection The Fatuous State of Severity.
Join Jeremy Maggs in conversation with Gideon Galloway for the Pretoria launch of Win!
Jacana Media and Graffiti Books invite you to the launch of Win! Compelling Conversations with 20 Successful South Africans – a new book by Jeremy Maggs.
RIP: ‘People’s economist’ Sampie Terreblanche dies at 84
Veteran political economist and academic Professor Johannes ‘Sampie’ Terreblanche passed away on Saturday at the age of 84.
‘The more he swore off sex, the deeper the memories sank into his subconscious’ – Read an excerpt from Toy Boy, the new novel by Leon van Nierop
The air is hot and humid, and there’s a Joburg thunderstorm brewing on the horizon.
Fred Khumalo’s historical novel Dancing the Death Drill to be performed on international stage
A stage adaptation of Fred Khumalo’s historical novel Dancing the Death Drill will be performed in the United Kingdom.
Friday – 16th February 2018
Learn more about a living fossil – the coelacanth – with author Mike Bruton at the Origins Centre
Join author Mike Bruton as he discusses the fascinating story of the coelacanth.
Manage your Money like a F*cking Grown Up: Free workshop with Sam Beckbessinger in Cape Town
In Manage your Money like a F*cking Grown Up, money dork Sam Beckbessinger tells it to you straight: how to take control of your money to take control of your life.
2018 Time of the Writer Festival lineup announced, including Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, Alain Mabanckou, Yewande Omotoso and Mohale Mashigo
The lineup for this year’s Time of the Writer Festival has been announced!
Zukiswa Wanner to launch travel memoir Hardly Working at African Flavour Books with The Cheeky Natives
In Hardly Working: A Travel Memoir of Sorts, Zukiswa Wanner faces the challenges of travelling by road and crossing several borders while being a Zambian-born South African who lives in Kenya but her irreverent humour and uncanny ability to connect and make friends wherever she goes, serves her well.
Thursday – 15th February 2018
Which writer would want to go down in history as the overambitious bum who ruined JM Coetzee’s masterpiece? – Nthikeng Mohlele on his new novel Michael K
Award-winning author Nthikeng Mohlele answers questions on the upcoming launch of his highly anticipated new novel, Michael K.
New book alert: The Last Sentence by Tumelo Buthelezi – out in May from BlackBird Books
BlackBird Books has revealed the cover for The Last Sentence, the debut novel by Tumelo Buthelezi!
Wednesday – 14th February 2018
Practical tips for South African landlords: The Expert Landlord by David Beattie
The Expert Landlord: Manage Your Residential Property like a Pro by David Beattie is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Win 1 of 3 copies of The Land is Ours by Tembeka Ngcukaitobi
Three winners will each receive a copy of The Land is Ours. To stand a chance of winning, simply complete the online competition form here!
Tuesday – 13th February 2018
Don’t miss the Joburg launch of Phumlani Pikoli’s short story collection The Fatuous State of Severity
Pan Macmillan and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Phumlani Pikoli’s short story collection The Fatuous State of Severity.
Don’t miss the launch of Toy Boy by Leon van Nierop at Love Books
Penguin Random House and Love Books invite you to the launch of Toy Boy by Leon van Nierop: A steamy coming-of-age tale set in thrilling Joburg.
Monday – 12th February 2018
‘Sangomas and cops don’t mix. Usually’ – Find out more about Knucklebone, the new thriller by NR Brodie
Just because you can see it, doesn’t mean it’s true.
Join Sally Partridge for the launch of Mine at The Book Lounge
You are invited to the launch of Sally Partridge’s fifth novel for young adults, Mine.
Don’t miss George Bizos and Tembeka Ngcukaitobi at The Book Lounge for the launch of 65 Years of Friendship
Umuzi and The Book Lounge invite you to the launch of 65 Years of Friendship by George Bizos: A story of a remarkable friendship between two remarkable men.
Join Zakes Mda and Wamuwi Mbao for the launch of Justify the Enemy in Stellenbosch
UKZN Press and the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study invite you to the launch of Justify the Enemy: Becoming Human in South Africa by Zakes Mda.
Don’t miss William Kentridge and Denis Hirson in conversation at the launch of Footnotes for the Panther
Fourthwall Books invites you to the launch of Footnotes for the Panther: Conversations Between William Kentridge and Denis Hirson.