South Africa
Wednesday – 5th July 2017
Alternative currencies are the future: why it matters for development
When I began to teach in 2012, I decided to start my course with an analysis of how money affects social order. What my students found particularly fascinating was the then-nascent world of cryptocurrencies, which I described at length as a crucial f
Tuesday – 4th July 2017
It’s 30 years since Cuito Cuanavale. How the battle redefined southern Africa
Thirty years ago in southern Angola, four military forces were mobilising for the largest conventional battle in Africa since the Second World War. It was a battle that would have huge consequences for Angola, Namibia and South Africa. Indeed it has
Nelson Mandela’s prison letters – many never seen before – to be published in new book
WW Norton imprint Liveright Publishing has acquired the rights to publish the “authorised and authentic” collection of Nelson Mandela’s prison letters.
New book alert: Softness of the Lime by Maxine Case, winner of the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize
Umuzi is proud to present Softness of the Lime, the new novel from Maxine Case!
Monday – 3rd July 2017
The White Road – the chilling new thriller from Sarah Lotz – out in June
The White Road, the much anticipated new book by Sarah Lotz, is out in June from Jonathan Ball Publishers!
Thursday – 29th June 2017
New book exposes the world of professional hitmen in South Africa
When you next sit down at your local coffee shop, look around you: there may just be a professional hitman sitting at the next table. As author Mark Shaw reveals in this highly original and informative book, the ‘upper world’ sails perilously close to the underworld.
Win a copy of The Man Who Founded the ANC
The Reading List and Penguin Random House South Africa have got three copies of The Man Who Founded the ANC: A biography of Pixley ka Isaka Seme to give away!
Tuesday – 27th June 2017
Keep up to date with the latest book releases in your favourite genres
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First look at Achmat Dangor’s new novel, Dikeledi
Achmat Dangor’s new novel, Dikeledi, is out in September from Pan Macmillan.
Monday – 26th June 2017
Don’t miss the launch of Deon Meyer’s new novel Fever at The Book Lounge
The Book Lounge and Jonathan Ball Publishers invite you to the launch of Fever by Deon Meyer.
Zakes Mda and Greg Marinovich win Sunday Times Literary Awards
Zakes Mda and Greg Marinovich were announced as the winners of the 2017 Sunday Times Literary Awards last night.
Read Zakes Mda’s Sunday Times Literary Awards keynote address
In his Sunday Times Literary Awards keynote speech, Zakes Mda spoke about how fiction exposes the truth behind the facts.
Sifiso Mxolisi Ndlovu chats about his book The Soweto Uprisings: Counter Memories of June 1976
When the Soweto uprisings of June 1976 took place, Sifiso Mxolisi Ndlovu, the author of The Soweto Uprisings: Counter Memories of June 1976, was a 14-year-old pupil at Phefeni Junior Secondary School.
Friday – 23rd June 2017
The winners of the Sunday Times Literary Awards to be announced on Saturday – see the shortlists
The winners of the Sunday Times Literary Awards will be announced on Saturday, June 24. The winners of the Alan Paton Award …
Thursday – 22nd June 2017
The Hustle Defined: A practical example from DJ Sbu’s book Billionaire$ Under Construction
Sbusiso Leope, popularly known as DJ Sbu, has shared a video of a practical example of one of the things he teaches in his book Billionaire$ Under Construction: The Mindset of an Entrepreneur.
Don’t miss the launch of Tim Noakes: The Quiet Maverick by Daryl Ilbury at The Book Lounge
Penguin Random House and The Book Lounge invite you to the launch of Tim Noakes: The Quiet Maverick – tonight!
Wednesday – 21st June 2017
New book festival to be launched in Tshwane: Tjo!StoryFest – Everyone Has A Story
The residents of Tshwane are in for a unique treat. They will be closing off Youth Month and welcoming Mandela Month with a new, exciting edition to the cultural calendar: Tjo!StoryFest!
Don’t miss the launch of Guide to Sieges of South Africa by Nicki von der Heyde
There will be two Cape Town launches for Guide to Sieges of South Africa by Nicki von der Heyde.
Steven Boykey Sidley chats about his new book, Free Association
Life, in a Garden hosted Steven Boykey Sidley for the launch of his new book Free Association.
Caine Prize winner announced soon – listen to the shortlisted stories read by the authors
The winner of the £10,000 2017 Caine Prize for African Writing will be announced at Senate House Library, London, in partnership with …