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Jacana Media is an African publisher specialising in a range of different books - fiction, non-fiction, travel, natural history, current affairs, maps, cookbooks, lifestyle, art and educational and custom publishing.

The Faculty of Humanities, School of Social Sciences, and History Department at The University of the Witwatersrand invi...
06/02/2025

The Faculty of Humanities, School of Social Sciences, and History Department at The University of the Witwatersrand invite you to celebrate the release of ‘A Rare Gift to the Struggle: Ma Vesta Smith and the Everyday Politics of Liberation’ by Maria Suriano.

🗓 Date: Thursday, 13 February
🕕Time: 17h30 for 18h00
📍 Venue: Humanities Graduate Centre, South West Engineering Building, University of the Witwatersrand, Braamfontein

Don’t miss an engaging conversation between the author and award-winning journalist Ferial Haffajee.

RSVP by 11 February: [email protected] (Use MA VESTA WITS LAUNCH in the subject line)

Learn more about the book on www.jacana.co.za

The Faculty of Humanities, School of Social Sciences, and History Department at The University of the Witwatersrand invi...
06/02/2025

The Faculty of Humanities, School of Social Sciences, and History Department at The University of the Witwatersrand invite you to celebrate the release of 'A Rare Gift to the Struggle: Ma Vesta Smith and the Everyday Politics of Liberation' by Maria Suriano.

🗓 Date: Thursday, 13 February
🕕Time: 17h30 for 18h00
📍 Venue: Humanities Graduate Centre, South West Engineering Building, University of the Witwatersrand, Braamfontein

Don't miss an engaging conversation between the author and award-winning journalist Ferial Haffajee.

RSVP by 11 February: [email protected] (Use MA VESTA WITS LAUNCH in the subject line)

Learn more about the book here: https://jacana.co.za/product/a-rare-gift-to-the-struggle-ma-vesta-smith-and-the-everyday-politics-of-liberation/

Tom Gauld, h/t Casual Optimist
05/02/2025

Tom Gauld, h/t Casual Optimist

Celebrate the joy of reading this World Read Aloud Day with our delightful selection of children’s books, available in m...
05/02/2025

Celebrate the joy of reading this World Read Aloud Day with our delightful selection of children’s books, available in multiple South African languages.

Whether you’re reading at home or in a classroom, these stories are perfect for sparking imaginations and building a love for books.

Let’s read aloud, laugh aloud, and learn aloud!

https://jacana.co.za/product-category/childrens/

04/02/2025

Discover the gripping tale of 'Together Apart: The Story of Living in Apartheid', that explores South Africa’s struggle against one of history’s most notorious systems of racial segregation. Through the reflections of an elder who lived through it, this book invites readers to dive into the complex and heartbreaking history of apartheid, a time when courage and resilience shone brightly in the face of oppression.

Co-author Xoli Guzula introduces this powerful book with Athambile Masola, exploring life under apartheid and its impact on daily life, music, education, and more.

Available in multiple languages. Pre-order now at https://jacana.co.za/product/together-apart-the-story-of-living-in-apartheid/

This book was made possible with the support of Biblionef South Africa

Uncover the Inspiring Story of Vesta Smith (1922–2013)This powerful biography shines a light on a remarkable community a...
04/02/2025

Uncover the Inspiring Story of Vesta Smith (1922–2013)

This powerful biography shines a light on a remarkable community activist from Noordgesig, Soweto. Through extensive interviews and rare archival materials, it reveals how Ma Vesta’s Christian faith fueled her lifelong fight for non-racialism and social justice.

A symbol of resilience, Ma Vesta’s activism bridged generations, ideologies, and communities, highlighting the often-overlooked role of black women and Christians in South Africa’s liberation struggle.

Authored by Maria Suriano, Associate Professor at Wits University, this book offers fresh perspectives on non-racialism, grassroots activism, and everyday politics.

Celebrate her legacy and be inspired by her courage.

Purchase your copy on www.jacana.co.za

Uncover the Inspiring Story of Vesta Smith (1922–2013)This powerful biography shines a light on a remarkable community a...
04/02/2025

Uncover the Inspiring Story of Vesta Smith (1922–2013)

This powerful biography shines a light on a remarkable community activist from Noordgesig, Soweto. Through extensive interviews and rare archival materials, it reveals how Ma Vesta’s Christian faith fueled her lifelong fight for non-racialism and social justice.

A symbol of resilience, Ma Vesta’s activism bridged generations, ideologies, and communities, highlighting the often-overlooked role of black women and Christians in South Africa’s liberation struggle.

Authored by Maria Suriano, Associate Professor at Wits University, this book offers fresh perspectives on non-racialism, grassroots activism, and everyday politics.

Celebrate her legacy and be inspired by her courage.

Click here to purchase: https://jacana.co.za/product/a-rare-gift-to-the-struggle-ma-vesta-smith-and-the-everyday-politics-of-liberation/

03/02/2025

Together Apart: The Story of Living in Apartheid

Co-author Athambile Masola introduces this powerful book with Xoli Guzula, exploring life under apartheid and its impact on daily life, music, education, and more.

Guided by Makhulu’s wisdom, young readers uncover stories of hope, strength, and resilience.

Available in multiple languages. Pre-order now at https://jacana.co.za/product/together-apart-the-story-of-living-in-apartheid/

Biblionef South Africa

Join us for a fascinating session of Conservation Conversations with Birdlife South Africa as we explore the stunning wo...
03/02/2025

Join us for a fascinating session of Conservation Conversations with Birdlife South Africa as we explore the stunning world of Roberts Sunbirds and Sugarbirds of Southern Africa!🌍🐦

📅 4 February 2025
🕖 19:00 SAST
🔗Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x1mH7OlASwq3gOuav3lj_Q #/registration
📖 Discover how this beautifully illustrated coffee table book brings these nectar-feeding birds to life with species accounts, breathtaking illustrations, and photographs that capture their unique behaviors.

Calling all aspiring and established memoir writers 🚨Every life is a story waiting to be told. Join acclaimed author Den...
31/01/2025

Calling all aspiring and established memoir writers 🚨

Every life is a story waiting to be told. Join acclaimed author Denis Hirson for his new, online memoir writing workshops in March and learn how to craft your own narrative.

This workshop series is for you if:
* You are looking to overcome writer’s block
* You want to find your inner voice
* You are seeking to refine your manuscript
* You are interested in gaining valuable insights applicable to both memoir and fiction writing
* You are eager to engage directly with an expert writer

Sign up here: https://jacana.co.za/product-category/jlf-courses/
Spots are limited!

20/01/2025

FOR A BETTER SOUTH AFRICA

Don't miss Prof. Jonathan Jansen (Breaking Bread) and Sandi Sijake (Fighting For My Country) at the Cape Flats Book Festival on Saturday 1 February 2025 at 14:25 at West End Primary School!

See you there!

You’ve asked and we’ve delivered! 🗣️ Denis Hirson’s masterful memoir writing workshops are back! Sign up to our mailing ...
17/01/2025

You’ve asked and we’ve delivered! 🗣️

Denis Hirson’s masterful memoir writing workshops are back! Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to find out more: www.jacana.co.za 🔗

Join Barbara Boswell, author of The Comrade’s Wife next Saturday afternoon at the State Theatre in Pretoria! Barbara wil...
17/01/2025

Join Barbara Boswell, author of The Comrade’s Wife next Saturday afternoon at the State Theatre in Pretoria! Barbara will be in conversation with Siphiwo Mahala.

DATE & TIME:
Saturday, 25 January 2025
16h00

VENUE
Malombo Theatre
State Theatre
302 Pretorius Street
Pretoria
0001

RSVP
RSVP to [email protected]. Please send your RSVP by Thursday, 23 January 2025

16/01/2025

A short clip from the Love Books launch of Buried in the Chest by Lindani Mbunyuza-Memani, winner of the 2024 Dinaane Debut Fiction Award.

Buried in the Chest is a poignant tale of self-discovery, love, and community set against the backdrop of post-apartheid South Africa. The story follows Unathi’s journey as she searches for her mother, Mavis, while navigating her identity. Raised by her grandmother, Gogo, in the village of Moya, where mothers are eerily absent, Unathi must confront the complexities of her sexuality, cultural heritage, and sense of belonging. As she explores le***an love, in*******al relationships, and the quest for her mother’s truth, Unathi must also contend with the harsh realities of identity politics and the masks she must wear to survive.

16/01/2025

Buried in the Chest Launch at Love Books

15/01/2025

Join our Dinaane Debut Fiction Award winner, Lindani Mbunyuza-Memani, at the launch of her debut novel ‘Buried in the Chest’.

📅Thursday, 16 Jan 2025
⏰17h30 for 18h00
📍Love Books, Melville

We look forward to seeing you there!

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