The South African Book Fair will ignite Constitution Hill with meaningful and riveting topical discussions at this year’s South African Book Fair, happening from 6 to 8 September 2019.
Books
Open Call: Book Dash & Goethe-Institut workshops in JHB
Goethe-Institut and Book Dash are inviting professional writers, illustrators and/or designers from Sub-Saharan Africa to two workshops happening over October 2019.
Breastfeeding 101 | By Leah Hawker
Independent photographer Leah Hawker challenges the negative attributes often associated with breastfeeding in her self-motivated pro bono project and book titled ‘Breastfeeding 101’
Jack Ginsberg Centre for Book Arts Opening Exhibition
The Wits Art Museum presents the new Jack Ginsberg Centre for Book Arts. Artist’s books are artworks in the form of books rather than books about art. Art collector and philanthropist Jack Ginsberg began collecting in this field in the early 1970’s, almost from the inception of this contemporary art […]
First independent DIY book fair in Africa hosted at AVA
The first independent DIY book fair in Africa was hosted at The Association for Visual Arts (AVA) in collaboration with artist Jared Aufrichtig. The event formed part of the ending of the AVA’s winter production: Com!cs. With free admission, live music and a laid-back atmosphere it encouraged Capetonians to […]
Debut Novel of Rutendo Tavengerwei Aims to Inspire Hope
Rutendo Tavengerwei’s debut novel, Hope is Our Only Wing, aims to inspire hope with an honest look at life growing up in Zimbabwe. The story follows Shamiso and Tanyaradzwa, two young Zimbabwean girls, who have to navigate life through painful experience – Shamiso losing her father while Tanyaradzwa was diagnosed with cancer. […]
“Things even Gonzalez can’t fix” – a riveting memoir by Christy Chilimigras
Christy Chilimigras’ shockingly brilliant and brutally funny debut memoir, “Things even Gonzalez can’t fix”, was recently launched to critical acclaim. It is the story of a 24-year-old Greek South African girl, “growing up in Johannesburg in a space of pure chaos, raised by two addict parents. In reality, Christy, otherwise known […]
Book – How to Manage Your Money Like a F*cking Grownup
Cape Town writer Sam Beckbessinger new book deals out financial advice in a user-friendly, easily understood way, complete with activities and diagrams.
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.
