Virtual book events

Don’t miss this Jacana Conversation: The Politics of Policing Marginalised Communities (28 Sep)

You are invited to a Jacana Media Conversation titled The Politics of Policing Marginalised Communities, addressing the death of Nathaniel Julies and distrust in the South African Police Service.

Don’t miss the virtual book launch of Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce, in conversation with Paige Nick! (1 Oct)

Penguin Random House and Exclusive Books invite you to the online launch of Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce!

[Watch] Vivian de Klerk chats to Michele Magwood about her debut novel, Not to Mention

Did you miss the virtual launch of Not to Mention by Vivian de Klerk? Not to worry! You can watch the conversation on Facebook here. 

Don’t miss this Jacana Conversation: Will Ramaphosa’s ANC and his leadership of South Africa survive? (23 Sep)

In his recent press briefing to the South African Editor’s Forum, President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted three key areas that need urgent government intervention to pull South Africa from the precipice of disaster: the Covid-19 pandemic, the South African economy and rampant corruption.

Don’t miss the launch of internationally bestselling author Santa Montefiore’s new book, Here and Now (15 Sep)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you the virtual launch of Here and Now by Santa Montefiore.

Allan Gray Speaker Series: Justice Dikgang Moseneke (15 Sep)

Join Professor Hugh Corder of the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business in conversation with Justice Dikgang Moseneke about his new book, All Rise.

[Watch] The Cheeky Natives in conversation with New York Times bestselling author Brit Bennett about her new novel The Vanishing Half

Brit Bennett joined us live last night to chat to The Cheeky Natives about her new book The Vanishing Half.

Don’t miss a Jacana Conversation on why food is the foundation of social justice (16 Sep)

South Africa’s agri-food business is perpetuating poverty, increasing inequality and has led to a broken food system.

Don’t miss the 20th annual Steve Biko Memorial Lecture (12 Sep)

The Biko Foundation and Unisa invite you to the 20th annual Steve Biko Memorial Lecture.

Don’t miss the virtual book launch of Charlotte, the new novel by Helen Moffett (10 Sep)

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the virtual book launch of Charlotte by Helen Moffett.

Graffiti-aanlynkuier: Connie Luyt gesels met Phyllis Green oor haar jongste roman, Waar onthou begin (15 Sep)

Penguin Random House SA en Graffiti Boeke nooi jou uit na die virtuele bekendstelling van Waar onthou begin deur Connie Luyt, in gesprek met Phyllis Green.

How the children of Nazi perpetrators come to terms with their parents’ hidden past – don’t miss the launch of The SS Officer’s Armchair (10 Sep)

Penguin Random House and Love Books invite you to the online launch of The SS Officer’s Armchair: In Search of a Hidden Life by Daniel Lee.

Don’t miss the virtual book launch of The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, with The Cheeky Natives (10 Sep)

Jonathan Ball Publishers, The Cheeky Natives and The Reading List invite you to the virtual launch of The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett.

Don’t miss author speed date and book signing with Jamil F Khan, author of Khamr: The Makings of a Waterslams

Jacana Media, in partnership with Book Circle Capital, is delighted to announce that Jamil F Khan, author of Khamr: The Makings of a Waterslams, will be meeting readers and would-be readers of his stunning first book.

Don’t miss the virtual book launch of The Rise and Fall of the ANC Youth League by Rebone Tau (9 Sep)

Join CNA and Penguin Random House SA for the virtual launch of The Rise and Fall of the ANC Youth League by Rebone Tau.

Don’t miss the virtual book launch of Dikgang Moseneke’s new memoir All Rise (3 Sep)

The Wits Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management with Wits School of Law and Pan Macmillan invite you to the launch of All Rise: A Judicial Memoir.

Don’t miss the virtual book launch of Not to Mention by Vivian de Klerk (8 Sep)

Join Pan Macmillan SA for the virtual launch of Not to Mention by Vivian de Klerk.

Webinar book discussion: From Ivory Towers to Ebony Towers: Transforming Humanities Curricula in South Africa, Africa and African-American Studies

The University of Johannesburg’s Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation, in collaboration with Jacana Media, invite you to the webinar book launch of From Ivory Towers to Ebony Towers: Transforming Humanities Curricula in South Africa, Africa and African-American Studies.