South Africa
Tuesday – 20th June 2023
Book launch and discussion at Wits: Mokgomana: The Life of John Kgoana Nkadimeng 1927-2020 (1 Jul)
Join Jacana Media for the launch of Mokgomana: The Life of John Kgoana Nkadimeng 1927–2020 by Peter Delius and Daniel Sher.
Monday – 19th June 2023
New book alert! Girls of Little Hope by Sam Beckbessinger and Dale Halvorsen
Girls of Little Hope by Sam Beckbessinger and Dale Halvorsen is out in June from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Join Eben Venter for the launch of Decima in Pretoria (22 Jun)
Penguin Random House and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Decima by Eben Venter.
The good, the bad and the very ugly – don’t miss out on this crucial conversation! (20 Jun)
Join expert investigators Paul Holden and Hennie van Vuuren, along with Koketso Moeti, as they delve into the Zondo Commission’s report and findings.
Wednesday – 14th June 2023
Walter Isaacson’s biography of Elon Musk to be published in September 2023
A new biography of Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson will be published on 12 September 2023.
[Video] Find out the full story behind Eben Venter’s latest novel Decima
Eben Venter sat down with Penguin Random House recently to introduce his latest novel, Decima.
Don’t miss Paul Holden at the launch of Zondo at Your Fingertips at Bertha House in Mowbray (14 Jun)
Jacana Media invites you to join Paul Holden at the launch of Zondo at Your Fingertips: The Definitive Guide to the Zondo Commission.
Tuesday – 13th June 2023
An event not to be missed! Join Tan Twan Eng for the launch of The House of Doors at The Book Lounge (20 Jun)
Penguin Random House and The Book Lounge invite you to the launch of The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng.
Monday – 12th June 2023
Just one warning: Don’t read this book at night! Find out more about The Most Evil of Them All (Plus: Read an excerpt)
The Most Evil of Them All by Sam Human is out now from Penguin Random House.
Friday – 9th June 2023
Caster Semenya to publish biography: The Race to Be Myself
Caster Semenya’s biography The Race to Be Myself will be published on 31 October 2023 by Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Join Eben Venter for the launch of Decima at Love Books in Melville (15 Jun)
Penguin Random House and Love Books invite you to the launch of Decima by Eben Venter.
Thursday – 8th June 2023
‘Can it kill me?’ Scorpions of South Africa: What to look out for!
It’s probably an understatement to say that scorpions are not everyone’s favourite animals. After all, they sting, and some species are dangerous enough to kill humans. But for Dr Ian Engelbrecht, leading expert on southern African scorpions, these creatures are simply fascinating.
Wednesday – 7th June 2023
Don’t miss Beverley Roos-Muller in conversation with Max du Preez for the launch of her book Bullet in the Heart in Cape Town
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Bullet in the Heart: Four Brothers Ride to War 1899-1902 by Beverley Roos-Muller.
Tuesday – 6th June 2023
Eyes wide open: realism as a way of seeing the world – Michiel Heyns chats about his latest book, Each Mortal Thing
Michiel Heyns is well-known as author, translator and academic. Here he tells more about his latest book, Each Mortal Thing.
Don’t miss Khaya Sithole and Paul Holden at the Joburg launch of Zondo at Your Fingertips (6 Jun)
Jacana Media invites you to join Paul Holden at the launch of Zondo at Your Fingertips: The Definitive Guide to the Zondo Commission.
Monday – 5th June 2023
‘The way to be an expert is to become a master of small ideas’ – Siya Metane
If you have a vision, starting with your small idea and connecting with the right people can help give your idea wings, says Siya Metane.
Tuesday – 30th May 2023
Don’t miss the launch of Dearest MaRiky: A Mother’s Journey through Grief, Trauma and Healing by Louisa Zondo at Love Books (30 May)
Love Books and Jacana Media invite you to the launch of Dearest MaRiky: A Mother’s Journey through Grief, Trauma and Healing by Louisa Zondo.
The Lazy Makoti named best in the world!
The Lazy Makoti was named best in the world at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards!
Monday – 29th May 2023
Dearest MaRiky: A Mother’s Journey through Grief, Trauma and Healing – Louisa Zondo heals through life and death
From the depths of despair to the heights of Mount Everest, Louisa Zondo’s journey through grief is a powerful testament to the human spirit.
Don’t miss the launch of Justice Malala’s new book The Plot to Save South Africa: Chris Hani’s Murder and the Week Nelson Mandela Averted Civil War at Love Books (2 Jun)
Love Books and Jonathan Ball Publishers invite you to the launch of The Plot to Save South Africa: Chris Hani’s Murder and the Week Nelson Mandela Averted Civil War by Justice Malala.