South Africa

Wednesday – 14th August 2024

New book alert! The Super Cadres: ANC Misrule in the Age of Deployment by Pieter du Toit, bestselling author of The Stellenbosch Mafia

The Super Cadres: ANC Misrule in the Age of Deployment by Pieter du Toit will be published in September by Jonathan Ball Publishers!

Tuesday – 13th August 2024

Don’t miss the launch of Veld: The Gardens and Landscapes of Patrick Watson at the Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens in Betty’s Bay (17 Aug)

Please join Struik Nature and the Kogelberg branch of the Botanical Society of South Africa for the launch of Veld: The Gardens and Landscapes of Patrick Watson!

Join Shameez Patel Papathanasiou in Cape Town for the launch of her new novel The First King (16 Aug)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of The First King by Shameez Patel Papathanasiou!

Monday – 12th August 2024

Don’t miss the launch of Killer Stories: Conversations With South African Serial Murderers in Joburg (15 Aug)

Join Mandy Wiener as she talks to Brin Hodgskiss about his book Killer Stories: Conversations With South African Serial Murderers.

Thursday – 8th August 2024

Celebrity influencer Mpoomy Ledwaba announces memoir How Did We Get Here? to be published in October

How Did We Get Here? by Mpoomy Ledwaba is out in October by Jonathan Ball Publishers!

Join Kurt Ellis for the launch of his heart-pounding new thriller Deadly Benefits in Joburg (22 Aug)

Penguin Random House and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Deadly Benefits by Kurt Ellis!

Wednesday – 7th August 2024

Don’t miss the launch of Killer Stories: Conversations With South African Serial Murderers in Cape Town (13 Aug)

Join Sara-Jayne Makwala King as she talks to Brin Hodgskiss and Nicole Engelbrecht about their book Killer Stories: Conversations With South African Serial Murderers.

The Art of War and Peace – a crucial read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of contemporary global conflicts

The Art of War and Peace: Understanding Our Choices in a World at War by David Kilcullen and Greg Mills is out this month from Penguin Random House SA!

Monday – 5th August 2024

Calling all debut writers! Are you ready to launch your literary career?

The Jacana Literary Foundation invites aspiring authors to submit their entries for the 2025 Dinaane Debut Fiction Award.

In the latest episode of Pagecast, delve into the new book We Were Perfect Parents Until We Had Children

This week, Pagecast, the podcast brought to you by Jonathan Ball Publishers, features We Were Perfect Parents Until We Had Children by Vanessa Raphaely and Karin Schimke.

Thursday – 1st August 2024

Botha, Smuts and the First World War – Antonio Garcia and Ian van der Waag examine two legendary yet divisive historical figures

Botha, Smuts and the First World War by Antonio Garcia and Ian van der Waag is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.

Wednesday – 31st July 2024

From classic potjies, steaks and burgers to pasta, pizza and dessert – Atmosfire by Jan Braai has something for everyone!

Introducing Atmosfire by Jan Braai – the ultimate resource for both novice and experienced grillers to perfect the art of the braai!

Tuesday – 30th July 2024

‘I think I might have killed someone’ – read an excerpt from Nicky Greenwall’s debut thriller A Short Life

Penguin Random House SA has shared an excerpt from A Short Life, the debut novel by Nicky Greenwall!

Dance it out at the launch of Vanessa Raphaely and Karin Schimke’s new book We Were Perfect Parents Until We Had Children (15 Aug)

Join authors Vanessa Raphaely and Karin Schimke for the launch of their new book, We Were Perfect Parents Until We Had Children.

Monday – 29th July 2024

[Listen] The new episode of Pagecast is out now: Glenn Orsmond chats about Crash and Burn – you’ll never think of flying the same way again!

This week on Pagecast, the podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers, Glenn Orsmond chats to David O’Sullivan about his new book Crash and Burn: A CEO’s Crazy Adventures in the SA Airline Industry.

Friday – 26th July 2024

A delicious collaboration – find out more about The Great Marula Menu featuring The Lazy Makoti and J’Something (PLUS: Try a recipe from the book)

The Great Marula Menu is out now from Penguin Random House SA – experience the vibrant imagination of South African cuisine!

Book signing: Come and meet the authors of Killer Stories: Conversations With South African Serial Murderers in Cape Town (10 Aug)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Wordsworth Books invite you to a book signing at the Gardens Centre in Cape Town. 

Thursday – 25th July 2024

New book alert! Find out more about The Comrade’s Wife by Barbara Boswell

Barbara Boswell’s new novel The Comrade’s Wife is out now from Jacana Media!

Wednesday – 24th July 2024

Listen to the new episode of Pagecast! Richard Steyn unpacks his new book Rhodes and His Banker: Empire, Wealth and the Coming of Union

This week on Pagecast, the podcast from Jonathan Ball Publishers, Richard Steyn chats to strategist, media specialist and writer David Gorin about his new book Rhodes and His Banker: Empire, Wealth and the Coming of Union.