Books

'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.

In honour of Women’s Month, we speak to feminist researcher and writer Joy Watson after the publication of ‘Because I Love You’.

Asako Yuzuki’s cult hits shine a blistering light on the lives of Japanese women

The Discovery boss takes on some deep topics in his book, with the self-explanatory subtitle ‘multiply your impact in life and leadership’. There’s evolution, logarithmic time and the Pareto principle for starters, as Jennifer Platt discovered

In honour of Women's Month, local novelist Cathrine Phiri shares what being a contemporary romance writer means in South Africa.

Book to offer brother’s personal memories and perspective on historic events

Author, publisher and lifelong rebel Melinda Ferguson reflects on the women who shaped her

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

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.

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.

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.