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‘I tell this story now because I was there.’ – Read an excerpt from Barry Gilder’s debut novel The List
Jacana Media has shared an excerpt from Barry Gilder’s debut novel The List!
A remarkable new literary talent – Read an excerpt from Tumelo Buthelezi’s debut novel The Last Sentence
‘Come to me,’ he heard a voice say, a woman’s voice. It was warm and inviting. Irresistible, in fact.
Join David Bristow for the launch of The Game Ranger, the Knife, the Lion and the Sheep at Obz Books
The Game Ranger, the Knife, the Lion and the Sheep offers spellbinding stories of amazing, little-known characters from South Africa, past and very past. They will excite, entertain and enthral you!
Don’t miss the launch of As You Like It – Talking gender, social justice and sexuality with The Cheeky Natives
Jacana Media and The Other Foundation invite you to the launch of As You Like It, hosted by the Forum for the Empowerment of Women.
Don’t miss the launch of Landa Mabenge’s trans memoir ‘Becoming Him’ at Love Books
‘Brilliantly written. Fiercely brave. Effortlessly inspiring. His story is one of never allowing circumstances to dictate your destiny.’
Imprisoned – Sylvia Neame’s extraordinary personal account of incarceration under apartheid
Imprisoned: The Experience of a Prisoner Under Apartheid by Sylvia Neame is coming soon from Jacana Media.
Cover reveal! Dijo – the new cookbook by Lesego Semenya
Jacana Media has shared the cover for Lesego Semenya’s new cookbook Dijo!
Don’t miss the Suzelle DIY recipe book tour!
Get ready to pop on your apron – Suzelle DIY has a new cookbook out – Recipes – and she is coming to your city.
Otosirieze joins Gerald Kraak Prize and Anthology judging panel
The Gerald Kraak Award and Anthology has announced the appointment of Otosirieze to the 2018/19 judging panel.
Join Barry Gilder and Karabo Kgoleng for dinner at The Troyeville Hotel and the launch of The List
Jacana Media and The Troyeville Hotel invite you to a book discussion and launch of Barry Gilder’s The List.
Don’t miss a poetry evening and launch of The Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Anthology at the Soweto Theatre
Jacana Media and the European Union are proud to bring you The Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Anthology Vol. VIII.
Don’t miss a book signing of I am Liza Smit at Exclusive Books Clearwater
Jacana Media invite you to a book signing with Liza Smit and Raquel Lewis, authors of I am Liza Smit.
Lives of Great Men by Chike Frankie Edozien – an incredibly powerful portrayal of what it means to be a gay Nigerian man
Lives of Great Men, the award-winning memoir from Chike Frankie Edozien, is out now from Jacana Media.
Watch an interview with Africa’s Lit September #litrockstar Mphuthumi Ntabeni, author of The Broken River Tent
Mphuthumi Ntabeni explains how his debut novel The Broken River Tent was inspired by his need to understand Xhosa history from the perspective of the dispossessed.
A game ranger, a knife, a lion and a sheep walked into a bar …
The Game Ranger, the Knife, the Lion and the Sheep offers spellbinding stories of some amazing, little-known characters from South Africa, past and very past. Let us introduce you to some of the characters you’ll meet inside.
Don’t miss the launch of Barry Gilder’s novel The List in Johannesburg
Jacana Media and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Barry Gilder’s The List.
When spooks write fiction, that’s when you read the truth – don’t miss Barry Gilder’s debut novel The List
Barry Gilder’s debut novel The List is out in September from Jacana Media.
Save the date for the launch of Beaten but not Broken by Vanessa Govender – the story of a true survivor
In Beaten but not Broken, Vanessa Govender tells a graphic story of extreme abuse, living with the pain and ultimately how she was saved by her own relentless fighting spirit to find purpose and love.
New book alert! Former television journalist Vanessa Govender’s shocking memoir Beaten but not Broken
This is a story of possibilities and hope; it is the story of a true survivor.
A Tree for the Birds – the follow-up to Vernon RL Head’s international success The Search for the Rarest Bird in the World
In this long-awaited follow-up to his international success, The Search for the Rarest Bird in the World, Vernon Head once again reveals his mastery of the genre of nature writing.