Out of Quatro: An Extract
Out of Quatro: From exile to exoneration is Luthando Dyasop’s story. The book is a story not only about Dyasop’s extraordinary life, but also...
Book Extract: “You Have Struck a Rock”
"You Have Struck a Rock" by writer and commentator, Gugulethu Mhlungu looks at how history has shaped the conditions women face today. The book...
EXTRACT: Deep Collusion by Athol Williams
On November 7, writer and poet Athol Williams announced that he was leaving South Africa, fearing for his safety. In his newly released book,...
Extract Alert: Adulting 101: How to survive the real world by...
Adulting 101 will help you navigate the tricky terrain of adulthood. Jen Thorpe guides you through everything you need to know (including what you...
A Home on Vorster Street: An Extract
In A Home on Vorster Street, Razina Theba witnesses the ebb and flow of a tight-knit neighbourhood trying to survive the forces of apartheid....
Read: An extract from Ghetto Ninja: The Junior Khanye Story
Ghetto Ninja: The Junior Khanye Story is a book which tells of the making of a soccer sensation. Junior shares his experience of poverty,...
Jacques Pauw’s Our Poisoned Land: An Extract
In his compelling narrative style, Jacques Pauw picks up where he left off in The Presidents Keepers. Our Poisoned Land: Living in the Shadows...
The ANC’s Last Decade: Book Extract
For nearly three decades, the ANC has held South Africa’s politics in an iron grip. Even as its reputation was dented by scandal and...
What South Africa’s Love For Cattle Means For Climate Change
With a foreword by President Cyril Ramaphosa, this engaging book brings history, science, economics and popular culture together in a timely discussion about South...
EXTRACT: That’s Not What I Meant!
That’s Not What I Meant! is a punchy how-to guide that will help you to be clear about your message, break through communication barriers,...
Read an extract from “Now You Know How Mapetla Died”
In 1976 Mapetla Mohapi was the first Black Consciousness leader to be killed in detention. His comrade, Steve Biko, tried to get justice for...
Book Extract Alert from Nuclear: Inside South Africa’s Secret Deal
Shortly after Zuma received treatment in Moscow for alleged poisoning, he signed off on a massive, far-reaching – and unlawful – nuclear power deal...
Extract: Clare: The killing of a gentle activist
Clare: The killing of a gentle activist by Christopher Clark is the story of Clare Stewart. Clare Stewart was a much-loved ANC activist and...
Extract from Andy Kawa’s book about getting justice for women
Kwanele, Enough! My Battle with the South African Police Service to get Justice for Women is businessperson Andy Kawa’s story. In 2010, she was...
EXTRACT: Zwelethu Our Land by Jaki Seroke
In his memoir, Zwelethu Our Land, Jaki Seroke shares the joys and the sorrows of his life. He recalls the political battles among the...
EXTRACT: But He Speaks So Well by Ivan Johnson
Journey with Ivan Johnson in this memoir of an identity crisis as the highspirited boy from a close-knit family on the Cape Flats comes...
Hlumelo Biko: “ I Have Reimagined The Africa I Want To...
BOOK EXTRACT
Slavery, colonialism, imperialism, and apartheid have fundamentally unbalanced the values and self-concept of Africans. There must be a rediscovery of African identity, writes...
‘The Enforcers’ Digs Deep Into Cape Town’s Criminal Underworld
Here is the Cape Town underworld laid bare, explored through the characters who control the “protection” industry – the bouncers and security at nightclubs...
EXTRACT: Black Girl’s Guide to Corporate South Africa by Lindelwa Skenjana
In this timely memoir-/guide, young corporate professional Lindelwa Skenjana shares insights from her own experience and those of other black women at various stages...
[Extract] Witnessing: From the Rwandan tragedy to healing in South Africa
As a fourteen-year-old boy in Rwanda, Pie-Pacifique Kabalira-Uwase survived war atrocities, but he had to leave home if he wanted to stay safe. In...
