Author Interviews
My Final Answer – Jeremy Maggs
18th May 2021 Jeremy Maggs has been a journalist and a television and radio presenter for over 30 years, with a front-row seat to major news events in the run-up... →
The Profiler Diaries: From the case files of a police psychologist – Gérard Labuschagne
14th May 2021 I wanted to write this book before I forgot the finer details. As strange as that may sound, you can forget these things, and it is probably... →
Our Long Walk to Economic Freedom – Johan Fourie
13th May 2021 How did Einstein help create Eskom? Why can an Indonesian volcano explain the Great Trek? What do King Zwelithini and Charlemagne have in common?... →
It's Not Inside It's On Top: Memorable moments in South African advertising – Khanya Mtshali
6th May 2021 From ‘Yebo, Gogo’ and ‘Glug, glug’ to ‘Sgudi Snaysi’, South Africa has produced unforgettable ads over the years. Borrowing from music, sports,... →
Winged Messenger – Bruce Fordyce
20th April 2021 The year is 1976, and South Africa is gripped by a terrible lockdown – apartheid. Nelson Mandela is in prison on Robben Island; South Africa is... →
Future Tense: Reflections On My Troubled Land – Tony Leon
13th April 2021 In his riveting new book, Future Tense, Tony Leon captures and analyses recent South African history, with a focus on the squandered and corrupted... →
Nuts & Bolts: Strengthening Africa’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems – McLean Sibanda
12th April 2021 ‘I hope this book will be of value to those wanting to make a difference, or be the difference, in solving many challenges faced by our world... →
At Any Cost – Stephen Timm
9th April 2021 Eran Eyal had it all: a trendy New York apartment, a jetset lifestyle and investors lining up to get in on his million dollar cryptocurrency... →
Dr Abdullah Abdurahman: South Africa’s First Elected Black Politician – Martin Plaut
26th March 2021 Dr Abdullah Abdurahman (1872–1940) was the first person of colour ever to be elected to political office in South Africa. He represented some of... →
Battle of Bangui: The inside story of South Africa's worst military scandal since Apartheid – James Oatway
25th March 2021 In March 2013, South Africa suffered its worst military defeat since the end of apartheid. After a battle that lasted almost two days, 200 crack... →
Rattling the Cage: Reflections on Democratic South Africa – Brent Meersman
23rd March 2021 Most South Africans have strong views on our past and present, often based on how we have been personally affected by history, and an understanding... →