Events
Books on the Bay: a knockout line-up for 2026
Simon's Town is set to host literary greats from March 13-15
FULLY BOOKED | An evening with Peter Godwin
The event is fully booked and RSVPs are no longer accepted
The Book Lounge presents The Queerest Book Quiz II
Join the Book Lounge on Thursday for the second instalment of this highly popular quiz
Open Book Youth Fest launches its 2026 programme
From March 16-23, Open Book Festival promises a week of fun, valuable connection and inspiration to young readers
Speed-date with a book: Valentine’s edition
Bridge Books have selected their favourite books and invite you to speed date them.
Launch of ‘Spirits and Spaces’ by Roger Ballen
Ballen will be launching his first full-colour monograph at Love Books on February 4
Launch of ‘Let Not the Sun Set on You’ by Kingsley Mamabolo (November 27)
Freedom fighter Kingsley Mamabolo is launching his book at Exclusive Books Rosebank on Thursday
Shhhhh ... the rise of the Silent Book Club
How a ‘happy hour for introverts’ became the world’s quietest social movement — now booming in South Africa
EDITORIAL | Are we learning that crime doesn’t pay?
Special investigating unit targets luxury assets in hospital looting probe
The 2025 Sunday Times Literary Awards prize
In partnership with Exclusive Books, the awards this year marks the 35th anniversary of the non-fiction award which has, over three decades, showcased the most astute, critical and incisive non-fiction writing in SA.
Joburg CBD launch of 'The Chaos Precinct' by Tanya Zack
'The Chaos Precinct' presents a compelling, brave – at times, lyrical – narrative of how migrant Ethiopians have shaped a trading post in Johannesburg’s inner city.
Launch of ‘Love, Zola’ by Zibu Sithole on August 16
'Love, Zola' is the continuation of Zola’s vibrant story. From career pressures to unexpected confessions, Zola and Mbali’s journey tests their understanding of commitment and what a happy ending truly looks like
Bridge Books Vernac Book Fair on August 16
The event promises to bridge the gap between writers and publishers and authors and readers.
Open Book Festival announces top-tier line-up for September 2025
Many of the old favourites are back, and the newbies and international lists are promising
Calling all Cape Town creatives: apply to take part in the next Book Dash
Join Book Dash on a rollercoaster creative joyride to create new children's books in 12 hours!




























