Cape Town writer Sam Beckbessinger new book deals out financial advice in a user-friendly, easily understood way, complete with activities and diagrams.
Books
Book review – Feminist faves share reflections, meditations in new collection
A review of the collection of essays and reflections, Feminism Is, by notable South Africans including Pumla Dineo Gqola, Danielle Bowler, Rebecca Davis and more.
Mandela, The Graphic Novel wins award, tells story of iconic former president
Described as a vivid account of Nelson Mandela’s extraordinary life, the recently released graphic novel has been honoured with a Manga award.
A beginner’s guide to speculative fiction – 6 African must reads
Science fiction, fantasy and magic realism from across the continent are diverse and we take a look at some works you need to read.
Novelist Panashe Chigumadzi on ‘forgetting’ and recovering Shona, finding self through books and (dis)connecting to African print
In the final instalment of our series of conversations on heritage, award-winning novelist Panashe Chigumadzi talks about her relationship to African print, hearing the history of her people through stories and using books to locate self.
The lit list: 10and5’s best winter books
Among our top picks to get to you through the season is an important memoir, architecture contemplations and a Ghana-inspired cookbook, plus much more.
Literary Hustler Nick Mulgrew on Progressive Poetry and Publishing
Nick Mulgrew’s cheeky and poignant debut poetry collection is filled with humour, anecdotes and truisms that reflect experiences of an almost-born-free Durbanite of British decent.
Reading South Africa’s Cities Through the Prism of Movement
For the past two years, Zahira Asmal has spearheaded an in-depth exploration of movement in three South African cities.
‘Waiting’ | Jason Larkin Photographs People Waiting in the Johannesburg Sun
Jason Larkin’s ‘Waiting’ is a photography book which features a collection of images of people seeking shelter from the fiery Johannesburg sun.
2014 HIGHLIGHTS // The Wows
From the simple and striking to the bizarre, bold and outlandish – these are The Wows of 2014 presented in a mash-up of visuals and sounds for you to enjoy.
‘Bill of Rights’ | A Book by David Southwood
‘Bill of Rights’ is a book of photographs by David Southwood, presenting both the failures and the transformative power of the South African Bill of Rights.
Book Dash: Creatives Making Books For Children Who Have None
Books open up new worlds that inspire, educate and entertain us. Reading also builds better brains, especially in the first years of life. Too many children grow up unable to read and write well – skills we ourselves use every day, but still take for granted. 83% of children […]
Creative Women: Lauren Beukes
The award-winning South African novelist Lauren Beukes twists genre by merging reality with fantasy to tell dark and enthralling tales.
Wake Up, This Is Joburg | A Series of Ten Books about a City and Its People
Wake Up, This Is Joburg is a new series of ten books written by Tanya Zack and photographed by Mark Lewis to celebrate the raw beauty of the city of gold.
What If x 100 GOOD IDEAS
A recognised WDC 2014 project, the book ‘100 GOOD IDEAS’ celebrates some of the most creative and innovative ideas to come out of SA in the past 20 years.
