South African Current Affairs
Fri – 12th Nov 2021
Watch: Refilwe Moloto in conversation with Hlumelo Biko on his latest book Black Consciousness: A Love Story
Refilwe Moloto unpacks Hlumelo Biko’s latest book Black Consciousness: A Love Story, brought to you by Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Thu – 11th Nov 2021
‘Ek het dadelik besef ek is in groot gevaar’: Lees die Inleiding tot Ina Bonnette se aangrypende verhaal, INA
Lees ‘n uittreksel uit INA, ‘n Verhaal van genade en genesing deur Ina Bonnette – die merkwaardige ware verhaal van ‘n oorwinnaar van geslagsgeweld.
Wed – 10th Nov 2021
Video: ‘The book showcases that we are people’ – Renaldo Schwarp chats about his groundbreaking LGBTIQ-memoir, Skeef
‘We shouldn’t underestimate the power of sharing our stories,’ says Renaldo Schwarp, radio host, filmmaker and author of Skeef: Wat jy van LGBTIQ-wees wil weet.
Fri – 5th Nov 2021
Join Jonathan Ancer and Chris Whitfield for the launch of Joining the Dots by Jonathan Ancer and Chris Whitfield (9 Nov)
Join Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books for the launch of Joining the Dots: An Unauthorised Biography of Pravin Gordhan by Jonathan Ancer and Chris Whitfield.
Wed – 27th Oct 2021
Video: Wat beteken dit om gay en Suid-Afrikaans te wees? Renaldo Schwarp gesels oor sy nuwe boek, Skeef
Renaldo Schwarp se jongste boek Skeef plaas LGBTIQ-ervaringe onder die soeklig. Kyk na die video!
Mon – 25th Oct 2021
New book alert! History of South Africa – Thula Simpson explores the tumultuous journey from the Second Anglo-Boer War to the Covid-19 pandemic
Thula Simpson’s new book History of South Africa is out now from Penguin Random House SA.
Wed – 20th Oct 2021
Wen INA, ’n Verhaal van genade en genesing deur Ina Bonnette! Neem deel op Facebook voor 22 Oktober
Jy kan nou ’n kans staan om Ina Bonnette se lewensverhaal te wen! INA, ’n Verhaal van genade en genesing is nou beskikbaar by LUCA.
Mon – 11th Oct 2021
Kom luister na Ina Bonnette se verhaal van oorlewing, genade en genesing by die aanlynbekendstelling van INA (13 Okt)
Nou beskikbaar by LUCA! Kom luister na Ina Bonnette in gesprek met Bertha Wahl by die aanlynbekendstelling van INA, ’n Verhaal van genade en genesing.
Thu – 7th Oct 2021
Book signing: Barbara Masekela will be signing copies of her memoir Poli Poli at Exclusive Books Killarney (9 Oct)
Join Jonathan Ball Publishers at Exclusive Books Killarney, where Barbara Masekela will be signing copies of her book Poli Poli.
Wed – 6th Oct 2021
‘Ek moet jou iets vertel … Jip, ek is gay’: Lees ’n uittreksel uit Skeef deur Renaldo Schwarp
‘Elkeen se reis is uniek,’ skryf mediapersoonlikheid Renaldo Schwarp in ’n uittreksel uit sy LGBTIQ-memoir, Skeef.
Mon – 4th Oct 2021
A Special Daily Maverick Live Webinar – Expensive Poverty: Why Aid Fails and How It Can Work
In a special Focus on Africa live journalism webinar, join Dr Greg Mills with Bobi Wine, Ugandan opposition leader, and Tendai Biti, MDC vice president and former Zimbabwean finance minister, as they look at Expensive Poverty.
Audiobook alert! Listen to Land Matters by Tembeka Ngcukaitobi
The audiobook of Land Matters by Tembeka Ngcukaitobi is out now!
Fri – 24th Sep 2021
Luister! Renaldo Schwarp gesels oor Skeef en die plaaslike gay-ervaring op The Scenic Drive with Rian
Radio-omroeper Renaldo Schwarp was nou die dag die eregas op The Scenic Drive with Rian, waar hy oor sy baanbrekerboek, Skeef, gesels het.
Behind the scenes of Devilsdorp: Jana Marx shares all about her first day on set
In a moving personal account of her first day on the set of Devilsdorp, Jana Marx shares her experience of narrating and consulting on the Showmax Original documentary.
Thu – 23rd Sep 2021
Put Africa in your pocket with a 3 for 2 special offer from Jacana Media!
3 for 2 special on the Jacana Pocket Histories!
Wed – 22nd Sep 2021
Luister! Jana Marx gesels met Renaldo Schwarp oor Devilsdorp: ‘Dis ’n storie wat Suid-Afrikaners ruk’
Luister na Renaldo Schwarp se onderhoud met Jana Marx oor die Devilsdorp-reeks op OFM Nights.
Fri – 17th Sep 2021
New book alert! Joining the Dots: An Unauthorised Biography of Pravin Gordhan by Jonathan Ancer and Chris Whitfield
Joining the Dots: An Unauthorised Biography of Pravin Gordhan by Jonathan Ancer and Chris Whitfield is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.
Exposing the unpaid care work that most women perform – Covid Diaries: Women’s Experience of the Pandemic
Covid Diaries by Amanda Gouws and Olivia Ezeobi: A collection of essays that captures women’s lived experiences of an historical epoch.
Wed – 15th Sep 2021
Join Sandisiwe Shoba for the launch of Hlumelo Biko’s new book Black Consciousness: A Love Story (15 Sep)
Join the Daily Maverick journalist Sandisiwe Shoba in conversation with Hlumelo Biko, entrepreneur, writer and the son of Black Consciousness leader Steve Biko and Dr Mamphela Ramphele, as they explore a unique and powerful love story.
Mon – 13th Sep 2021
New book alert! Breakthrough by ANC veterans Mac Maharaj and Z Pallo Jordan
Breakthrough by ANC veterans Mac Maharaj and Z Pallo Jordan demonstrates that the events that preceded the formal talks of 1990–1994 are crucial for a full understanding of South Africa’s transition from apartheid to democracy.