The Jack Journal

The Jack Journal A new magazine for the curious. About art, poetry, our environment, music, surfing and much more.
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Sisters are doing it for themseves. And what great stories of the Bronte sisters, the Williams sisters, the Yende sister...
26/07/2024

Sisters are doing it for themseves. And what great stories of the Bronte sisters, the Williams sisters, the Yende sisters and the Warner sisters. Read about them in the latest issue of Jack Journal in store now at Woolworths, Exclusive Books, the Book Lounge and some Spar and PicknPays.

Enya Sibanda outside her home in Makhoka village, Zimbabwe. The latest JackJournal features the story of ‘My Beautiful H...
25/06/2024

Enya Sibanda outside her home in Makhoka village, Zimbabwe. The latest JackJournal features the story of ‘My Beautiful Home’- a social art project that seeks to rekindle, inspire and
support the ancient art of decorating and beautifying rural homesteads using natural materials – clay, colours and pigments harnessed from the earth. A local NGO – Ekhaya Gaia – has
stepped forward to help coordinate and organise small sponsorships to help keep the movement and competition sustainable. Ekhaya Gaia-My Beautiful Home in Zimbabwe

Around 1799 or 1800, the last Bloubok (Hippotragus leucophaeus) was shot somewhere in the Riviersonderend areaof the nor...
13/06/2024

Around 1799 or 1800, the last Bloubok (Hippotragus leucophaeus) was shot somewhere in the Riviersonderend area
of the northern Overberg, in the Western Cape of South Africa. The first animal known to have gone extinct in South Africa. In the latest edition of Jack Journal, you can read how Ian Glenn managed to solve the mystery of the taxidermy specimen in the Paris Natural History Museum.

The extraordinary Iris restaurant has just been awarded a Michelin star. Congratulations! Read about this restaurant tha...
03/06/2024

The extraordinary Iris restaurant has just been awarded a Michelin star. Congratulations! Read about this restaurant that floats in a remote fjord and is dedicated to sustainable food in the latest Jack Journal.

Greg Marinovitch tells the fascinating and tragic story of Gerda Taro in our latest edition. Gerda was a pioneering war ...
30/05/2024

Greg Marinovitch tells the fascinating and tragic story of Gerda Taro in our latest edition. Gerda was a pioneering war photographer in the Spanish Civil war and was crushed by a tank, dying aged only 26. This photo by Gerda is titled Woman training for a Republican militia, Somorrostro Beach., La Barceloneta, 1936. Jack Journal is packed with great stories like this- history, art, food the ocean and much more. Available at Exclusive Books, Woolworths, PicknPay, or order online at https://4me.co.za/product/the-jack-journal/.

South Africa stole the show at this year's RHS Chelsea flower show when it not only won a Gold medal with perfect scores...
23/05/2024

South Africa stole the show at this year's RHS Chelsea flower show when it not only won a Gold medal with perfect scores from the RHS judges but was awarded "Best exhibit in the Pavilion" as well as the "Best New Design" award. Congratulations! Thanks to many sponsors, including Grootbos who featured in an earlier edition of Jack Journal.

So excited! Jack Journal 7 will be in store from Friday and I'm proud to say that this is a great edition! 210 Pages, 27...
21/05/2024

So excited! Jack Journal 7 will be in store from Friday and I'm proud to say that this is a great edition! 210 Pages, 27 articles, no ads. There is art, history , travel, food, wine, nature and fun. To all our readers out there- thanks for the support and for keeping worthwhile magazines going.

Did you know that so far 400 000 species of beetles have been identified? And scientists believe there could be anything...
30/01/2024

Did you know that so far 400 000 species of beetles have been identified? And scientists believe there could be anything from 0.9 to 2.1 million species. Explore the world of beetles in this fun article in the latest edition of Jack Journal and enjoy the beautiful illustrations.
If you can't find a copy of Jack Journal you can get it online at www.4me.co.za

This is the 18-storey Mjøstårnet on the northeastern shore of Norway’s largest lake. It was one of the first of a growin...
19/01/2024

This is the 18-storey Mjøstårnet on the northeastern shore of Norway’s largest lake. It was one of the first of a growing number of wooden skyscrapers. You can read more about this green trend in the latest edition of Jack Journal.

Writer Lisa Anne Julien with her article in the latest Jack Journal on attending a writers' retreat at Paulet House, Jak...
12/01/2024

Writer Lisa Anne Julien with her article in the latest Jack Journal on attending a writers' retreat at Paulet House, Jakes Gerwel Foundation. And yes, that is the staircase at Shakespeare and Company bookshop in Paris.

"Intrepid Belgian boy reporter Tintin made his first-ever appearance on January 10, 1929, in an issue of Le Petit Vingti...
09/01/2024

"Intrepid Belgian boy reporter Tintin made his first-ever appearance on January 10, 1929, in an issue of Le Petit Vingtième, a children’s supplement to the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtième Siècle. His creator, the illustrator Hergé (the pen name of Georges Remi) was only 23 years old at the time, but Tintin would become the work of his lifetime, and grow into one of the most popular and beloved comics characters in the world"- information from Literary Hub. His books were much loved by my family and we avoided the contentious ones. What were your favourite books as a child?

Read about the restoration of Mostert's Mill after being destroyed by fire. it is back in working order! You 'll find th...
03/01/2024

Read about the restoration of Mostert's Mill after being destroyed by fire. it is back in working order! You 'll find this story by Jeremy Daniel in the latest edition of Jack Journal. You can buy it online here: https://4me.co.za/product/the-jack-journal/ or in good retailers locally.

An old-fashioned message from Jack Journal. We can all do with more gladness so I hope that there's a lot heading your w...
27/12/2023

An old-fashioned message from Jack Journal. We can all do with more gladness so I hope that there's a lot heading your way in 2024.
You can make a good start by giving a copy of Jack Journal as a gift when you next go to celebrate with friends.

The first Christmas card was sent by Henry Cole in 1843. he came up with the idea of printed cards as a way to cope with...
19/12/2023

The first Christmas card was sent by Henry Cole in 1843. he came up with the idea of printed cards as a way to cope with mounting correspondence in his home.
These cards date back to the 1870s © Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Jack Journal wishes you all joy over the festive season and happy reading.

Hornbills are a varied band of third-rate aviators. With supersized beaks, their trajectory is invariably downward and, ...
11/12/2023

Hornbills are a varied band of third-rate aviators. With supersized beaks, their trajectory is invariably downward and, when they do manage to grab hold of a perch, their flight is characterised by a comedic flair that makes every tree a stage. However, it is their particular brand of romance that makes them truly remarkable.
Read more about them in the latest Jack Journal on sale in great stores now. Written and photographed by Anton Crone.

Doing things differently. Read about the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders, the soap that comes in sheets that melt away, pa...
29/11/2023

Doing things differently. Read about the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders, the soap that comes in sheets that melt away, paper made from fallen leaves and the extraordinary label for Ghost in the Machine wine. All this and more unusual ideas in in Jack Journal 6 , on sale now.

My favourite bookshop in Cape Town, The Book Lounge has got Jack Journal 6 in stock! Thank you Book Lounge for your supp...
29/11/2023

My favourite bookshop in Cape Town, The Book Lounge has got Jack Journal 6 in stock! Thank you Book Lounge for your support for independent writing!

Nondwe Mpuma is the third judge in the National Poetry Prize sponsored by Bruce Jack wines. She holds an MA Creative Wri...
23/11/2023

Nondwe Mpuma is the third judge in the National Poetry Prize sponsored by Bruce Jack wines. She holds an MA Creative Writing degree from the University of the Western Cape and is currently a lecturer at the same institution. She is the winner of the 2017 Patricia Schonstein Poetry in McGregor and has been published widely in South Africa and abroad.
You can enter the competition here https://www.newcontrast.net/about-us/national-poetry-prize-rules/Award. The winning poems for 2023 will be published in Jack Journal 8 next year.

In 1822 in Germany, this stork was found with a Central African spear piercing its throat and provided scientists with t...
23/11/2023

In 1822 in Germany, this stork was found with a Central African spear piercing its throat and provided scientists with the first evidence of long-distance bird migration. You can read this story in the latest edition of Jack Journal in stores now.

The famous staircase at the famous Shakespeare and Company book store in Paris. It was was opened by Sylvia Beach on No...
20/11/2023

The famous staircase at the famous Shakespeare and Company book store in Paris. It was was opened by Sylvia Beach on November 19, 1919 on the rue Dupuytren. When the store outgrew its walls a few years later, she moved it to the rue de l’Odéon. From here, Beach published Joyce’s Ulysses, and here is where Joyce, along with Ernest Hemingway, Djuna Barnes, Ezra Pound, Anaïs Nin, Julio Cortázar, James Baldwin, and other luminaries, famously hung out.
This staircase features in one of the stories in the latest Jack Journal written by Lisa-Anne Julien.

Today is World Earthworm Day. In Jack Journal 4 we had a fascinating story about Charles Darwin's study of earthworms. I...
21/10/2023

Today is World Earthworm Day. In Jack Journal 4 we had a fascinating story about Charles Darwin's study of earthworms. In October 1881, Darwin published a book with the
rambling title 'The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms with Observations on their Habits.' It was to be the foundation of modern soil science and much more.
Weighing their castings brought to the
surface, Darwin discovered that earthworms were the planet’s prime earth-moving equipment,bringing an annual average of up to 30 tons of soil to the surface across each hectare.
Illustration by Ludwig K Schmarda’s in his Journeys Around the Earth, 1861.

The Bruce Jack Talk series. In collaboration with the OD Union, Bruce Jack is delighted to invite you to the launch of G...
11/10/2023

The Bruce Jack Talk series. In collaboration with the OD Union, Bruce Jack is delighted to invite you to the launch of Greg Mills' latest book "Rich State, Poor State: Why Some Countries Succeed and Others Fail" (Penguin Random House) at the Mitre, Bishops Diocesan College , on 30 October 2023, at 17:30 for 18:00. The leader of the official opposition John Steenhuisen will be in conversation with the author about the book and the reform pathways open to South Africa. Tickets from Quicket.

The Bruce Jack Talk series. In collaboration with the OD Union, Bruce Jack is delighted to invite you to the launch of Greg Mills' latest book "Rich State, Poor State: Why Some Countries Succeed and Others Fail" (Penguin Random House) at the Mitre, Bishops Diocesan College , on 30 October 2023, at 17:30 for 18:00. The leader of the official opposition John Steenhuisen will be in conversation with the author about the book and the reform pathways open to South Africa. Tickets from Quicket.
The Bruce Jack Talk series. In collaboration with the OD Union, Bruce Jack is delighted to invite you to the launch of Greg Mills' latest book "Rich State, Poor State: Why Some Countries Succeed and Others Fail" (Penguin Random House) at the Mitre, Bishops Diocesan College , on 30 October 2023, at 17:30 for 18:00. The leader of the official opposition John Steenhuisen will be in conversation with the author about the book and the reform pathways open to South Africa. Tickets from Quicket.

Joshua Miles is a phenomenal artist. His work was on the cover of the 4th edition of Jack Journal. This exhibition is no...
08/10/2023

Joshua Miles is a phenomenal artist. His work was on the cover of the 4th edition of Jack Journal. This exhibition is not to be missed!

A chair is never just a chair. Read 3 fascinating stories about 3 very different chairs in the latest issue of Jack Jour...
19/09/2023

A chair is never just a chair. Read 3 fascinating stories about 3 very different chairs in the latest issue of Jack Journal. If the journal is sold out in your store, you can order a copy on https://4me.co.za .

11/09/2023

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In the latest edition of Jack Journal you can read how Paul Kristafor makes magic turning beautiful homeware. An underly...
30/08/2023

In the latest edition of Jack Journal you can read how Paul Kristafor makes magic turning beautiful homeware. An underlying inspiration to his art is the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi....

The first Ferris wheel was built in 1893. Today, Ferris wheels are a global industry and cities compete to build the big...
18/08/2023

The first Ferris wheel was built in 1893. Today, Ferris wheels are a global industry and cities compete to build the biggest, slickest, and most luxurious attractions they can. Currently the biggest is the 260m-tall Ain-Dubai. There are more fascinating Ferris facts in the latest version of Jack Journal.

The origin and symbols of the Basotho blanket are fascinating. in the latest Jack Journal, you can read why crowns, war ...
11/08/2023

The origin and symbols of the Basotho blanket are fascinating. in the latest Jack Journal, you can read why crowns, war medals and Spitfires appear on some designs. And check out the stunning photography by Thom Pierce from his body of work called The Horsemen of Semonkong.

This photo: The Americans for Drum, September 1954. Photograph by Bob Gosani. The latest issue of Jack Journal has an ar...
07/08/2023

This photo: The Americans for Drum, September 1954. Photograph by Bob Gosani. The latest issue of Jack Journal has an article on the great photographers that worked at Drum magazine. This photo is one of my favourites. Don't you love the Cadillac? Sean O'Toole writes 'Recollections of Drum’s golden age (1951–58) tend to either foreground its astonishing literary accomplishments or alight on its succinct metropolitan photography.'

Dune by Frank Herbert was first published on 1 August 1965. I hauled out my battered 1980s copy of Dune- for me it was a...
31/07/2023

Dune by Frank Herbert was first published on 1 August 1965. I hauled out my battered 1980s copy of Dune- for me it was a brilliant read, especially as I had read almost no science fiction. Did you prefer the book or one of the movie versions? I almost always prefer the books to the movie versions and that was true for Dune too.

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Rieldans is the oldest form of indigenous dancing in South Africa. Riel is a Khoisan word for an ancient celebratory dance performed by the San, Nama and Khoi. It is considered one of the oldest dancing styles of indigenous South Africa. Also known as Ikhapara by the Nama, it is danced at an energetic pace and demands a lot of fancy footwork. This group, called ‘The Stoftrappers’, recently won a National competition. The rough translation of ‘Stoftrappers’ is ‘dust stamping’ and can be appreciated with the forceful downward action of the legs which resonates with the beat of the music. #rieldans #southafrica #tradition #stoftrappers #dance #khoisan #music #footwork #jackjournal

GIVEAWAY!! Here’s your chance to win wine and poetry to the value of R3500. How to ENTER: 1. Follow @thejackjournal and @brucejackwines 2. Comment and tag a friend 3. Like this post - T’s and C’s apply - Winner will be randomly selected based ON CRITERIA MET! - Giveaway closes 17 December, winner announced 18 December 2022. - Competition only open to SA residents over the age of 18. As the winner of the giveaway, you will receive: 2 cases of wine and 1 case of beer from @brucejackwines A newly released copy of "Sunflowers for my lovers" poetry collection by @zizipho_bam A handwoven wool cushion by slow interior brand @coralandhive - supporting woman weavers in South Africa A R250 gift voucher from @exclusivebooks #giveaway #jackjournal #brucejackwines #competition #likesharetag

More than half of African entrepreneurs are woman - the highest percentage in the world. In the latest edition of Jack Journal we read about these truly inspiring leading women who've invented ingenious and sustainable solutions to some of Africa's most pressing problems. #ecopreneurs #resilience #female #fearless #leadingwomen #womeninbusiness #risinggenerations #grow #empower

The story of South Africa’s linocut print tradition has numerous roots and branches. It is anchored in the deep, rolling countryside where it produced art as a parallel to subsistent rural life and branched out into the townships as vibrant manifestation of political clout. #thejackjournal

Caribbean Paradise written by: Caspar Greef #jackjournal #onshelf #latestedition

Here is a quick peek at Jack Journal no 3. So many great stories by brilliant writers. There's something for everyone to be fascinated by and to enjoy. And great photography. Please support new independent magazines- on sale in Woolworths, PicknPay and some Spar- and of course, exclusive Books.

Nathan Trantraal reads from The old man and the sea, from his poetry collection, Oolog, published by Kwela. SUch powerful Kaaps! Nathan Trantraal is a judge in the National Poetry prize 2021 which is sponsored by Bruce Jack wines in conjunction with new contrast.The winners from each year will be published in Jack Journal.

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