Virtual book launches

Join Karen Paolillo on World Hippo Day for the online launch of Hippos, a Mongoose and Me (with Downton Abbey’s Peter Egan!) (15 Feb)

Join author Karen Paolillo and multi-award-winning actor and animal advocate Peter Egan on World Hippo Day for the online launch of Hippos, a Mongoose and Me.

Join Lauren Beukes for the online launch of her new novel Bridge (16 Nov)

Penguin Random House, Umuzi and Exclusive Books invite you to the virtual launch of Bridge by Lauren Beukes!

Don’t miss words of wisdom from 102-year-old practising doctor Gladys McGarey at the launch of The Well-Lived Life (20 Jul)

You are invited to the launch of The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age by Dr Gladys McGarey.

Join Prince Mashele for the launch of The Outsider: The Unauthorised Biography of Herman Mashaba at Wits (9 May)

Jonathan Ball Publishers invites you to the book launch of The Outsider: the Unauthorised Biography of Herman Mashaba by Prince Mashele.

Corruption, impunity and unaccountability from apartheid to state capture – don’t miss a book discussion on The Unaccountables (18 Apr)

Join the co-authors of The Unaccountables: The Powerful Politicians and Corporations who Profit from Impunity, Hennie van Vuuren and Ra’eesa Pather, in a Don’t Shut Up Jacana Conversation.

Don’t miss international bestselling author Harlan Coben discussing his new novel I Will Find You! (30 Mar)

Don’t miss out on this one night only event with international bestselling author Harlan Coben!

Don’t miss the online book launch of Geological Highlights of East African National Parks by by Dr Roger Scoon (2 Nov)

Join Penguin Random House for an online book launch and visual presentation by Dr Roger Scoon, with an introduction by Dr Richard Viljoen.

Don’t miss the virtual book launch of A Russian on Commando: The Boer War Experiences of Yevgeny Avgustus edited by Boris Gorelik (29 Sep)

Join Jonathan Ball Publishers for the virtual launch of A Russian on Commando: The Boer War Experiences of Yevgeny Avgustus edited by Boris Gorelik.

Don’t miss Peter Vundla discussing his memoir Doing Time with Jenny Crwys-Williams (26 Sep)

Join Jenny Crwys-Williams, seasoned journalist and broadcaster, in discussion with entrepreneur and acclaimed advertising industry veteran Peter Vundla as they explore the man behind Doing Time.

Join Bulelani Ngcuka at the Albany Museum in Makhanda for the launch of The Sting in the Tale (11 Jul)

Jonathan Ball Publishers invite you to an insightful discussion of Bulelani Ngcuka: The Sting in the Tale by Marion Sparg.

Join Anne Biccard for the launch of her memoir – Holding My Breath: Further Exploits of an ER Doctor (22 Jun)

She’s holding her breath. Here’s why. You’re invited to step into a world of true grit. Join Dr Anne Biccard in conversation …

Free Daily Maverick virtual book launch: Rebecca Davis in conversation with international bestselling author Johann Hari on Stolen Focus

The Daily Maverick’s Rebecca Davis and international bestselling author Johann Hari examine Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention, his latest narrative response to the attention crisis in modern society.

Don’t miss the digital launch of How to Get a SARS Refund for Retirees by Daniel Baines (21 Jun)

Penguin Random House and Exclusive Books invite you to the digital launch of How to Get a SARS Refund for Retirees by …

Don’t miss the virtual book launch of Damon Galgut’s Booker Prize-winning novel The Promise

Penguin Random House and Exclusive Books invite you to the digital launch of The Promise by Damon Galgut. 

Don’t miss a Daily Maverick webinar with Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall dishing the dirt on pivotal turning points in SA’s history (14 Apr)

Join Daily Maverick senior journalist Rebecca Davis with journalists and authors Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall as they dish the dirt on pivotal turning points in South Africa’s history.

Don’t miss a Daily Maverick webinar on Beyond Bitcoin: Decentralised Finance and the End of Banks (7 Apr)

Join Steven Boykey Sidley and Simon Dingle for a Daily Maverick webinar to discuss their book Beyond Bitcoin: Decentralised Finance and the End of Banks.

Join Bridge Books for an evening with Fred Khumalo to celebrate his new book Two Tons o’ Fun (3 Mar)

Join Penguin Random House SA for the launch of Fred Khumalo’s Two Tons o’ Fun – a new charming coming of age novel set in a Johannesburg township.

Daily Maverick webinar: Guns and Needles: A Journey Into the Heart of South African Sport’s Steroid and Drug Culture (24 Feb)

Join Penguin Random House for a Daily Maverick webinar as Maverick Sports Editor Craig Ray and award-winning sportswriter Clinton van der Berg take a fascinating look at the murky world of drug use in sport. 

Don’t miss the launch of International Brigade Against Apartheid, edited by Ronnie Kasrils (14 Dec)

Jacana Media invite you, your partner and friends to a Facebook Live stream of the contributor’s launch of International Brigade Against Apartheid: Secrets of the Peoples War that Liberated South Africa, edited by Ronnie Kasrils, with Muff Andersson and Oscar Marleyn.

Don’t miss the launch of International Brigade Against Apartheid, edited by Ronnie Kasrils (8 Dec)

Join Jacana Media for the international launch of International Brigade Against Apartheid: Secrets of the Peoples War that Liberated South Africa.