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‘In the spring of 1970, I fell in love with Muhammad Ali.’ – Read an excerpt from The Distance, the new novel from Ivan Vladislavić
In the spring of 1970, I fell in love with Muhammad Ali. This love, the intense, unconditional kind of love we call hero worship, was tested in the new year when Ali fought Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden. I was at high school in Verwoerdburg, which felt as far from the ringside as you could get, but I read every scrap of news about the big event and never for a moment doubted that Ali would win. As it happened, he was beaten for the first time in his professional career.
Join Ivan Vladislavić, in conversation with Mark Gevisser, for the launch of The Distance at Kalk Bay Books (2 April)
Penguin Random House and Kalk Bay Books invite you to the launch of Ivan Vladislavić’s new novel The Distance.
Rebels and Rage: Reflecting on #FeesMustFall – Adam Habib’s characteristically frank take on the recent student protests
In Rebels and Rage: Reflecting on #FeesMustFall, Adam Habib, prominent and outspoken university official during the recent student protests, takes a characteristically frank view of the past three years on South Africa’s campuses.
Read an excerpt from I am Pandarus, the new novel from award-winning author Michiel Heyns
Jonathan Ball Publishers has shared an excerpt from I am Pandarus, the new novel from acclaimed author Michiel Heyns.
Feminism Is: A collection of fresh, contemporary feminist writing from South Africans
Do you call yourself a feminist? What does this mean in your daily life?
Join NR Brodie and Lauren Beukes for the launch of Knucklebone in Cape Town
Pan Macmillan and Exclusive Books invite you to the Cape Town launch of Nechama Brodie’s debut novel Knucklebone.
Imraan Coovadia’s afrofuturistic new novel A Spy in Time out in July 2018
Imraan Coovadia’s new book A Spy in Time is set in a dystopian, futuristic Johannesburg where white people have been a rarity for centuries.
Join Nechama Brodie and Karabo Kgoleng for the launch of Knucklebone in Joburg
Join Pan Macmillan SA for the launch of Nechama Brodie’s debut novel Knucklebone at Exclusive Books, Rosebank Mall.
‘A breathtaking ride’ – Gus Silber blown away by Nechama Brodie’s Knucklebone
Nechama Brodie’s new novel, Knucklebone – out now from Pan Macmillan SA – comes highly recommended.
Not House Baratheon or House Stark: Cape Town is House Greywater – ‘That which is used may be used again’
Cape Town-based writer Charlie Human has created a wry, Game of Thrones-themed response to the Western Cape’s water crisis. Human is …
Action-packed urban fantasy in Durban and London: Clockwork City by Paul Crilley
Clockwork City: Delphic Division 2 is the follow-up to Paul Crilley’s debut adult novel Poison City.
Paballo Thekiso chats about his new book, The Black Consciousness Reader
Paballo Thekiso chatted to Polity SA about The Black Consciousness Reader, the new book out from Jacana Media, published to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Steve Biko’s murder.
Etisalat Prize-shortlisted book The Seed Thief by Jacqui L’Ange to be made into an international film
Jacqui L’Ange’s novel The Seed Thief is to be made into an international film.
Five African authors up for €100,000 International Dublin Literary Award
The Johannesburg Review of Books reports that five African authors have made the longlist for the International Dublin Literary Award, the world’s most valuable annual literary prize for a single work of fiction published in English.
South Africans are not buying local fiction: Jacana Media aims to Save Our Stories with a new crowdfunding campaign
Jacana Media has kicked off an project called Storied, which aims to help African stories thrive – long term – and reach worldwide audiences.
Jacana Pocket Series: Informative, insightful, important reads
The Jacana Pocket Series is meant for those who are looking for a brief but lively introduction to a wide range of topics on South African history, politics and biography.
A new book from Zakes Mda – Justify the Enemy: Becoming Human in South Africa
Justify the Enemy: Becoming Human in South Africa is a new collection of non-fiction by the prolific author Zakes Mda.
Public invited to the unveiling of Can Themba’s tombstone in Soweto this weekend
Can Themba’s tombstone will be unveiled in Soweto this weekend. Themba died in Swaziland 50 years ago. His remains have now been …
2017 Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Award for all South Africa’s official languages – longlist announced
The Jacana Literary Foundation has announced the 63 poets who have been selected for publication in the 7th annual Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Anthology.
New isiZulu publishing company Kwasukela Books launches with call for submissions
New isiZulu fiction publishing company Kwasukela Books is launching with a call for submissions for its first anthology of short stories.