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New book alert! Alexandra: A Backstory – a powerful graphic novel that uncovers the hidden history of Alex
Curious about Alexandra Township? Discover Its untold stories! Alexandra: A Backstory by Solam Mkhabela is out in October from Jacana Media!
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.
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!
Jacana Literary Foundation reveals standout manuscripts from the third edition of From Pitch to Publication
The Jacana Literary Foundation (JLF) has announced the standout manuscripts from the third season of From Pitch to Publication, an initiative aimed at providing a platform for emerging writers to showcase their work to industry professionals.
‘A magnificent achievement’ – Find out more about Morafe: Person, Family and Nation in Colonial Bechuanaland by Khumisho Moguerane
Jacana Media is thrilled to announce the release of Morafe: Person, Family and Nation in Colonial Bechuanaland, 1880s-1950s by Khumisho Moguerane.
Don’t miss the Joburg launch of Is the Party Over? by ANC insider Oscar van Heerden (12 Mar)
Join Jacana Media for an evening of insightful discussion and gripping narratives at the launch of Is the Party Over? by Oscar van Heerden.
New book alert! Is the Party Over? by Oscar van Heerden – a powerful account of the inner workings of a cripplingly divided political party
Is the Party Over? by Oscar van Heerden will be out from Jacana Media in March, ahead of the elections on 29 May.
2023 Dinaane Debut Fiction Award shortlist announced!
The Jacana Literary Foundation has announced the shortlist for the 2023 Dinaane Debut Fiction Award!
New book alert! Nthikeng Mohlele’s new novel Revolutionaries’ House – an invitation to be hopeful again
Nthikeng Mohlele’s new novel Revolutionaries’ House is out soon from Jacana Media!
Revolutionising South African Literature: Jacana Media’s Collaboration with DSAC and ANFASA
Jacana Media is delighted to announce a contract to publish work by five new authors writing across South Africa’s official languages under the Vela Books imprint.
‘Politics and poetry don’t go together’ – Read an excerpt from At Fire Hour, the unforgettable and deeply moving novel by Barry Gilder
Read an excerpt from Barry Gilder’s new novel At Fire Hour, courtesy of Jacana Media.
Don’t miss former Miss South Africa Shudufhadzo Musida in Joburg and get your copy of I Am Shudu signed (25-26 Nov)
Join Jacana Media for an exclusive book signing tour featuring Shudufhadzo Musida, former Miss South Africa!
Hot Water – an intimate and daring look into the life of a young African woman from the Cape Flats with a chronic illness
Hot Water by Nadine Dirks is out now from Jacana Media.
‘The doctor’s bedside manner is one of the coldest, most violent experiences of my life’ – Read an excerpt from Hot Water by Nadine Dirks
Jacana Media has shared an excerpt from Hot Water by Nadine Dirks – an intimate and daring look into the life of a young African woman from the Cape Flats with a chronic illness.
Calling all writers! Submissions are now open at Jacana Media
Jacana Media is calling for submissions! If you’re a writer who is looking for a publisher, this is a rare chance to have your work read and considered by one of the country’s best.
Back to the Front – celebrating Leon Levy’s journey from immigrant roots to union leadership
Back to the Front reveals the life of Leon Levy, a significant figure in South Africa’s trade union movement.
New book alert! At Fire Hour by Barry Gilder – an unforgettable and deeply moving tale
Join Jacana Media in celebrating the release of Barry Gilder’s latest novel, At Fire Hour.
Ready to give up reality? Try Langabi – the new African epic
Langabi: Season of Beasts – the new African epic by Christopher Mlalazi – is out now!
Join Khulu Radebe and Jeff Kelly Lowenstein at the Johannesburg launch of Comrade King (15 Aug)
Jacana Media invite you to join Khulu Radebe and Jeff Kelly Lowenstein at the launch of Comrade King.
From freedom righter to royalty: the remarkable journey of Khulu Radebe, the unexpected king of the AmaHlubi
Khulu Radebe had had a full life. Then, at the age of 50, he discovered that he was a king.