Books

Ashraf Kagee writes about ‘Song of the Slave Girl’, shortlisted for the Sunday Times Literary Awards fiction prize

Mila de Villiers speaks to Jeff Wicks about 'The Shadow State: Why Babita Deokaran had to die'.

A new book, ‘Our Brothers’ Voices’, gives a voice to the emotional turmoil that men and boys experience

As institutions crumble, men seek meaning in the wilds of the internet

The long lists have been winnowed down to five titles in each category, with ‘innovation and experimentation’ featuring in fiction, and ‘truth and delicacy’ in nonfiction

In this extract from ‘Chris Hani: A Life of Courage and Compassion’, author Zakes Mda writes about the lead-up to the talks between the ANC and the apartheid regime

From childhood struggles to cultural revolutions, writers reflect on identity and change

While gangsterism has long been a favourite for South African audiences, ‘Ashes of Euphoria’ by Jean-Paul Willemse captures the feeling of nihilism in local townships, writes Thango Ntswasa.

We talk failure, professional disappointment and perseverance with the author of ‘The Triumphant Mind’

Author reflects on the growing climate fears behind his acclaimed 2020 novel

Book Bites: This week we feature a book about a neighbourhood braai in 1985, and a haunting tale set in 1940s Trinidad.

Duncan McNab's 'Recipe for Murder' investigates the notorious case of Erin Patterson, who served death cap mushroom-laced Beef Wellington that killed her in-laws and a family member in Leongatha, Victoria.

It's 2020-fix and 'How to Try Again' by Steve Kamb is your shelf-help book of the week.

'Smuggler Kingpin' explores the rise of a Harare-based smuggling kingpin operating illicit tobacco and gold trades across South Africa, enabled by corruption and compromised law enforcement.

Nicole Engelbrecht, renowned South African crime podcaster and author, discusses her latest book 'Bare Bones', which explores ten unsolved cases featured on her hit podcast 'True Crime South Africa' series.