Books

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

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.

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.

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.

Whether you’ve already booked a ticket or are still planning to watch, here are some reads to gear you up

A book on Greek antiquities has been returned to an Australian public library about 150 years late, with water damage from years bricked into a fireplace.

Matthew Reilly’s latest novel, 'The Detective', centres on Sam Speedman, a gentle, detail-obsessed Houston PI who uncovers a deep-rooted conspiracy tied to the lingering legacy of racism and the American Civil War.

Sanet Oberholzer reviews the new Veronica Roth novel 'Seek the Traitor’s Son’ which unfolds on a future Earth divided between the Fever-stricken Talusar, who gain supernatural abilities, and the technologically advanced Cedrae, who remain uninfected.

Sarah Vaughan’s psychological thriller, 'Based on a True Story', is inspired by the complicated realities behind beloved children’s authors like Enid Blyton and A.A. Milne

Father of Man by Dr Njabulo James Nkosi explores the complexities of modern masculinity, challenging superficial and performative notions of manhood.

From page-turning suspense by Michael Connelly to thoughtful reflection, this week’s reviews explore AI ethics, justice, identity and resilience

The huge success of 'The Polygamist' on Netflix has introduced thousands of people to author Sue Nyathi’s bestselling novel, but copyright campaigners say many readers are finding the book through illegally shared PDF copies instead of buying it.

Nadia Davids discusses her book 'Cape Fever' with Mila de Villiers.

How a memoir about the Soweto uprising became an unexpected journey into buried secrets, inherited trauma and healing for a BBC journalist.

An edited extract from the book ‘Tsietsi Mashinini’, about the first leader of the Soweto Students’ Representative Council, by Sam Mathe