Books

‘The South African Cookbook’ by culinary export Nokx Majozi celebrates the unmistakable flavours of home

You don’t pick up a book by Yann Martel expecting something linear or straightforward, and ‘Son of Nobody’ is no exception

Topics and themes range widely from writing to politics, gender identity to poetry performances

Read a chapter from 'New’ Settler or ‘Old’ Tenant? The ‘Origin-Story’ of South African Inequality in Distributive Conflicts in Land, Labour and Product Markets by Ayabonga Cawe

Janine van Wyk recalls the tension, triumph, and impact of Banyana Banyana’s historic 2022 Wafcon victory

Are you polishing your submission for the sixth Gerald Kraak Anthology and Prize? This webinar is for you.

Thompson has brought into focus parts of the war that have often been overlooked such as life in the ghettos

First awarded in 1969, the Booker Prize is regarded as the leading award for high-quality literary fiction written in English

Books: In honour of Women’s Month, Shafinaaz Hassim, author, sociologist, and curator reflects on the evolving identity and roles of South African women writers, emphasising their resilience in overcoming societal and economic barriers.

Jacket Notes: Marilise de Villiers Basson’s books, ROAR! and MOAR!, chronicle her journey from corporate burnout and workplace bullying in London to personal growth and renewal in South Africa’s Cape Winelands.

Sally Hepworth is the bestselling author of nine novels and writes incisively about family, relationships and identity with a twist of domestic thriller. Her 10th and latest novel, ‘Mad Mabel’, is as dark and charming as her previous books.

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Margaret von Klemperer reviews ‘A Hymn to Life: Shame has to Change Sides’ by Gisèle Pelicot

Read a chapter from 'A Song That's Yet Unsung' by Nianell