[EXTRACT] Eight Days in July: Inside the Zuma unrest that set South Africa alight
In July 2021, with the imprisonment of Jacob Zuma, dramatic and violent scenes of unrest and looting unfolded in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Piecing
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Sam Beckbessinger’s book is ‘The Best Money Advice You Never Got’
The book, Manage Your Money like a F*cking Grownup: The Best Money Advice You Never Got is a clear and engaging basic guide to managing your
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, Deep
Joanne Joseph’s Children of Sugarcane is an intimate look at indenture
In Children of Sugarcane, writer and media personality Joanne Joseph, weaves a deeply political and personal tale of indenture. Joseph introduces
Extract: How I Took Back My Power
Respected political analyst and academic Nompumelelo Runji seemed the picture of a successful black professional woman. Yet, like many, she privately
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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
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“Tawedes” to an origin language as South Africa gets its first Khoi language reader
Some people may consider KhoiKhoi a forgotten language – but in reality, it’s used across South Africa every day. Words like dagga
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If you love baking Faaiza Omar’s My Sweet Life is for you
In My Sweet Life, self-taught baker Faaiza Omar had put together a collection of recipes ranging from cakes, cheesecakes, brioches to more intricate
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Tolu Agbelusi on performing at the online Poetry Africa festival
We spoke to Nigerian born, London based poet, educator and lawyer Tolu Agbelusi who will be gracing the virtual stage at the Poetry Africa
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How Korean boyband BTS created a social movement
There’s an adage among the ARMY, the fans of Korean group, BTS, “You only find BTS when you need them.” It’s something most fans connect
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Mermaid meat in Cape Town – Q&A with magical realism author Mia Arderne
In one sentence what is this book about? Afro-Surrealism about smokkeling mermaid tails, whilst navigating mental illness and chasing
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The fall is a fantasy novel set in the middle of #FeesMustFall protests
Jen Thorpe’s novel The Fall marries fantasy with reality in a fast-paced mashup. We chatted to Thorpe about her inspiration for the book. Basis
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“The Fall” is a fantasy novel set in the middle of #FeesMustFall protests
Jen Thorpe’s novel The Fall marries fantasy with reality in a fast-paced mashup. We chatted to Thorpe about her inspiration for the book. Basis
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Extract: “Femicide In South Africa”
Femicide In South Africa is the latest book by author and journalist Nechama Brodie. The book looks at the story of femicide in South Africa from the
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Extract: “Femicide In South Africa”
Femicide In South Africa is the latest book by author and journalist Nechama Brodie. The book looks at the story of femicide in South Africa from the