South Africa

Tuesday – 2nd February 2021

Pan Macmillan SA shines on 2021 Humanities and Social Science (HSS) Awards longlists

Pan Macmillan SA is thrilled to see the following books longlisted for the 2021 Humanities and Social Science (HSS) Awards.

Monday – 1st February 2021

Wie is so duiwels om die Van Biljons te teister? Vind uit in Die duiwel maak my hart so seer deur François Bloemhof

Die duiwel maak my hart se seer deur François Bloemhof is nou beskikbaar by LAPA Uitgewers. Die gesoute skrywer is ook LAPA se Skrywer van die Maand. Loer gerus na die ander boeke op sy kapstok.

Fred Khumalo appointed Adjunct Professor at Unisa in recognition of his leadership ‘in Creative Arts and Literature in particular’

Congratulations to author Fred Khumalo, who has been appointed Adjunct Professor at Unisa!

Don’t miss the South African launch of The City of Tears, the new novel from bestselling author Kate Mosse (1 Feb)

Join Pan Macmillan for the South African launch of Kate Mosse’s new novel The City of Tears!

Friday – 29th January 2021

‘Prooi en jagter het nou plekke geruil’: Lees ’n uittreksel uit Jagter, Bettina Wyngaard se derde Nicci de Wee-riller (Plus: Video)

Prooi en jagter ruil plekke in Bettina Wyngaard se derde Nicci de Wee-riller. Lees ’n uittreksel uit Jagter en kyk na ’n video met die skrywer.

Dr Abdullah Abdurahman: South Africa’s First Elected Black Politician – a deeply researched history by Martin Plaut

Dr Abdullah Abdurahman: South Africa’s First Elected Black Politician by Martin Plaut is out now from Jacana Media.

Thursday – 28th January 2021

Jamie Marais’s Determination: The Autobiography

Determination is a gripping story about hope, perseverance and the life-changing power of sport.

Now available as audiobook! The Krugersdorp Cult Killings: Inside Cecilia Steyn’s Reign of Terror by Jana Marx

Great news for fans of true crime and real-life South African stories! Jana Marx’s explosive exposé of convicted murderer Cecilia Steyn is now available as audiobook.

Business Maverick Associate Editor Sasha Planting speaks to bestselling author Richard Sutton about the game-changing action plans that can help combat stress-related challenges (3 Feb)

Richard Sutton will be taking part in a Daily Maverick live webinar covering the ideas that feature in his new book, Stressproof: The Game Plan.

A fearless, take-no-prisoners cookbook – Africola: Slow Food Fast Words Cult Chef by Duncan Welgemoed

Africola: Slow Food Fast Words Cult Chef by Duncan Welgemoed is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.

Wednesday – 27th January 2021

LAPA vier die liefde in 2021 met vier vurige nuwe Romanzas, nou beskikbaar!

Nuut by LAPA: vier vurige nuwe Romanzas deur Madelie Human, Rina Cilliers, Felicia Snyman en Ciska Olivier.

Richard Sutton, bestselling author of The Stress Code, introduces his new book, Stressproof!

Stressproof: The Game Plan by Richard Sutton is out now from Pan Macmillan SA!

[Watch] Carice Anderson introduces her new book Intelligence Isn’t Enough: A Black Professional’s Guide to Thriving in the Workplace

Intelligence Isn’t Enough: A Black Professional’s Guide to Thriving in the Workplace by Carice Anderson will empower young Black graduates entering the workforce and Black professionals already at work, teaching them not only how to survive but also thrive in the corporate environment.

Tuesday – 26th January 2021

’n BDSM-situasie wat skeefloop. ’n Beeldskone vrou in ’n koma. Lees ’n uittreksel uit Skoolgeld deur Vita du Preez

Erotika op sy beste – lees ’n uittreksel uit Skoolgeld deur Vita du Preez: ‘Wie ís hierdie Emma?! En die meneer Swart? Hy het gepraat van ‘ons’. Is hulle getroud? Het hulle kinders?’

Wen 1 van 3 kopieë van Brandmerk, Christelle van Rooyen-Wessels se jongste spanningsroman

Drie gelukkige lesers kan elkeen ’n kopie wen van Christelle van Rooyen-Wessels se jongste roman, Brandmerk.

New book alert! Rattling the Cage: Reflections On Democratic South Africa by Brent Meersman

Rattling the Cage: Reflections On Democratic South Africa by Brent Meersman is out in January from Pan Macmillan SA!

Don’t miss the virtual launch of the new book Rethinking Africa: Indigenous Women Re-interpret Southern Africa’s Pasts (26 Jan)

The Khoi and San Unit (Centre for African Studies), University of Cape Town, warmly invites you to the virtual book launch of …

Monday – 25th January 2021

Calling all aspiring writers! Watch a commercial fiction workshop, hosted by Pan Macmillan South Africa and All About Writing

Pan Macmillan South Africa held an online commercial fiction workshop in December 2020, in collaboration with All About Writing.

Die derde titel in die blokraai-trefferreeks 100 beste blokraaie van 10 jaar is nou beskikbaar!

Slyp jou tande en maak jou potlood skerp vir die volgende 100 woorderaaisels! 100 beste blokraaie van 10 jaar III is nou beskikbaar.

Friday – 22nd January 2021

Win a hamper of 10 books with Jacana Media!

Jacana Media has reached 10 000 Twitter followers, and to celebrate they are giving away a 10-book hamper!