This era in politics is crying out for a great chronicler in the mould of the American writer
Scepticism has dogged stories of exploration from Ancient Greece
through to Apollo XI
This is an edited extract from Ben Mezrich’s new book called Breaking Twitter
A book by an anthropologist documents Joburg’s bustling Kwa Mai Mai
An edited extract from The Lion’s Historian: Africa’s Animal Past
Writers’ stories about illness and healing are transformative for readers
An extract from Irish writer Paul Lynch’s Booker Prize-winning novel Prophet Song
Zibu Sithole’s novel is relatable, heartwarming and suffused with hope for renewal after a storm
This is an edited extract of Janet Remmington’s chapter titled ‘Olive Schreiner, Race and Black South Africa’, from Olive Schreiner: Writing Networks and Global Contexts
This is an edited extract from Herman Lategan’s memoir, ‘Son of a Whore’
This is an edited extract from Siddharth Kara’s book Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives
An edited extract from South African writer Steven Friedman’s new book ‘Good Jew, Bad Jew’
This is an edited extract from Sarah Wild’s new book ‘Human Origins’
An edited extract from Buntu Siwisa’s book ‘Paperless’ about South Africans living and working illegally in Oxford, England
An edited extract from environmental activist Babette Gallard’s fantasy novel ‘Future Imperfect’
‘Recasting Workers’ Power: Work and Inequality in the Shadow of the Digital Age’ is a new work by Edward Webster and Lynford Dor. This is an extract from the book
Gregory Maqoma celebrates his 50th birthday on 16 October, with the two books part of his legacy projects
Set in the Mother City in pre-colonial times, it explores a young man’s journey to self-knowledge
When I remember Mama, I remember her as a mother, a healthcare worker, an educator and a community activist
It took years for parents to speak up and form communities for treatment… because it was “shameful” to have your children hooked on heroin
Ted Botha tells of the death of the serial killer’s first husband Alfie Cowle in this edited excerpt from his book ‘Daisy de Melker’
An edited extract from Rory Riordan’s book ‘Apartheid Stalingrad’, in which he explores the struggle in the Eastern Cape in the 1980s
An edited excerpt from Samuel Ramani’s book in which he examines Russia’s policy on the continent in relation to the pandemic
Examine the preppy renaissance and new objects
The literary event aims to ‘inspire, delight, inform and challenge’ those who attend
A new book goes into the background and the hype around this footwear fashion
Book chronicles how the tragedy of losing his mother when he was a teenager propelled Kumi Naidoo into a life of fighting against apartheid
Publishing diverse voices could prove to be a source of domestic and global success for local publishers
Our pick of top books to devour, no matter where you find yourself, at home or away
The online literary magazine, Brittle Paper, has released this year’s Notable African Books
The latest design desires that are eye-catching and full of stylish surprises
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