Jacana Media News
Memoir of a Fractured Heart
3rd September 2026
Memoir of a Fractured Heart is a poignant, endearing story of one man’s journey through heart failure, mortality, the intricacies of transplant procedures and second chances. In his debut memoir, Ray Hartle traces the underlying causes of his heart failure, from genetics to viral infections and a... →
Memoir of a Fractured Heart is a poignant, endearing story of one man’s journey through heart failure, mortality, the intricacies of transplant procedures and second chances. In his debut memoir, Ray Hartle traces the underlying causes of his heart failure, from genetics to viral infections and a... →
Girls who read, girls who dream, girls who ask many questions... we see you!
28th August 2026
To close off women’s month, we're celebrating our girl readers with stories that spark curiosity about themselves and the world they live in, encourage bravery, rich imaginations and build confidence. For 50% off until Monday, 31 August, get your girl the perfect book in available languages. →
To close off women’s month, we're celebrating our girl readers with stories that spark curiosity about themselves and the world they live in, encourage bravery, rich imaginations and build confidence. For 50% off until Monday, 31 August, get your girl the perfect book in available languages. →
Isaiah Bud-M’belle: The Life of Isaiah Budlwana M’belle, 1870–1947
25th August 2026
Isaiah Bud-M’belle: The Life of Isaiah Budlwana M’belle, 1870–1947 Chapter 3: War and its aftermath 1899 – 1903 →
Isaiah Bud-M’belle: The Life of Isaiah Budlwana M’belle, 1870–1947 Chapter 3: War and its aftermath 1899 – 1903 →
We just won Outstanding Publisher of the Year – celebrate with 50% off
25th August 2026
Jacana Media has, once again, shown the might of independent publishing by bringing home this year's Outstanding Publisher of the Year Award at the National Arts and Culture Awards, held at Sun City. And it gets better: Michelle Kekana's debut novel, The Fragile Mental Health of Strong Women,... →
Jacana Media has, once again, shown the might of independent publishing by bringing home this year's Outstanding Publisher of the Year Award at the National Arts and Culture Awards, held at Sun City. And it gets better: Michelle Kekana's debut novel, The Fragile Mental Health of Strong Women,... →
Isaiah Bud M’belle: The Life of Isaiah Budlwana M’belle, 1870–1947
24th August 2026
For every well-known name in South African history, there are others whose contributions, though no less significant, have received far less attention. Isaiah Bud-M'belle (1870–1947) was one such figure. He was one of the most accomplished Black South Africans of his generation, yet his story... →
For every well-known name in South African history, there are others whose contributions, though no less significant, have received far less attention. Isaiah Bud-M'belle (1870–1947) was one such figure. He was one of the most accomplished Black South Africans of his generation, yet his story... →