Jacana Media

Jacana Media Jacana Media is the largest independent publishing firm in southern Africa. We have no bosses!

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.

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 2025at 12:35 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

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!

Freelancers, we’re looking for you! Jacana Media is seeking talented copy editors, proofreaders, indexers, and typesette...
14/01/2025

Freelancers, we’re looking for you!

Jacana Media is seeking talented copy editors, proofreaders, indexers, and typesetters to collaborate on upcoming book projects.

Email your CV to [email protected] by 31 Jan 2025. Please see below for more details.

Happy Birthday Simone de Beavoir, born on this day, 1908.h/t Jacobin
09/01/2025

Happy Birthday Simone de Beavoir, born on this day, 1908.
h/t Jacobin

Soon. Very soon.
09/01/2025

Soon. Very soon.

Jacana Media is thrilled to invite to the launch of the 2024 winner of the Dinaane Debut Fiction Award, Buried in the Ch...
07/01/2025

Jacana Media is thrilled to invite to the launch of the 2024 winner of the Dinaane Debut Fiction Award, Buried in the Chest by Lindani Mbunyuza-Memani!

DATE & TIME
Thursday, 16th January 2025
17h30 for 18h00

VENUE
Love Books
53 Rustenburg Road
Melville
Johannesburg
2092

RSVP
RSVP at [email protected]. Please use “BURIED IN THE CHEST JOHANNESBURG” in the subject line. Lindani will be in conversation with Karabo Kgoleng, award-winning broadcast and print journalist.

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.

21/12/2024
🎉 Congratulations, Remo Tsomakae! 🥳 You've just scored a signed copy of 'Madam & Eve Annual 2024: Homework of National ...
12/12/2024

🎉 Congratulations, Remo Tsomakae! 🥳 You've just scored a signed copy of 'Madam & Eve Annual 2024: Homework of National Unity' & a fabulous gin prize! 🍹 We hope you enjoy every sip & every page. A MASSIVE thank you to RicRico SchacherlSixSix Dogs Distilleryd Madam & Eve!

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Enter our giveaway to win a copy of the MADAM & EVE, THE OFFICIAL FAN PAGE annual, 'Homework of National Unity' as well as a hamper from Six Dogs Distillery!

Entry details below.

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10/12/2024

Joburg nights...

Buried in the Chest by Lindani Mbunyuza- MemaniLook out for this unputdownable novel in January.
09/12/2024

Buried in the Chest by Lindani Mbunyuza- Memani
Look out for this unputdownable novel in January.

New from , The Black Atlantic's Triple Burden.“Sweeping across continents and centuries, this volume offers a deeply im...
09/12/2024

New from , The Black Atlantic's Triple Burden.

“Sweeping across continents and centuries, this volume offers a deeply important collection of essays on the experiences and impacts of slavery and colonialism, as well as the possibilities and challenges of reparative justice.
With its roster of some of the world’s finest and most distinguished scholars addressing these topics, The Black Atlantic’s Triple Burden should be required
reading for academics and a general audience alike.”

– Caroline Elkins, author of Legacy of Violence: A History of the British Empire

✈️ Want to share your travels with the world? Learn the craft from Justin Fox for FREE! From social media to guidebooks,...
06/12/2024

✈️ Want to share your travels with the world? Learn the craft from Justin Fox for FREE!

From social media to guidebooks, we’ll dive into the different forms of travel writing and teach you how to research, write, and structure captivating stories. Plus, learn how photography can elevate your craft.

Sign up through the following link: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/theartoftravelwriting 🔗

04/12/2024


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Buried in the Chest Launch at Love Books

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!

Welcome to Session two!

Welcome to From Pitch to Publication: Session 1, Part 2

Welcome to Session One!

A message from Staging Post's Publishing Coordinator, Aimee Armstrong ✨ Ready to dive into the world of self-publishing? Join our 3-hour workshop and unlock the secrets to self-publishing success. Sign up here: https://jacana.evlink17.net/public/messages/view-online/BEbrrzgbOb65TPWK/bRjRJDLcXi2xYVu9/96mTJbvzgYcNuYhy

This past weekend, the Jacana Literary Foundation and the Hawthornden Foundation teamed up to host a workshop on 'The Magic of Making Books for Children' with @officialceehl. Check out some of the highlights! ✨ Don’t miss out on our upcoming workshops. Sign up here 🔗: https://jacana.evlink17.net/public/messages/view-online/BEbrrzgbOb65TPWK/bRjRJDLcXi2xYVu9/96mTJbvzgYcNuYhy

📚✨ Step into the world of children’s books with our August workshop, ‘The Magic of Making Books for Children’. Join us for an exclusive 3-hour session featuring @officialceehl, the author of the beloved Wanda series. Learn the art of crafting magical stories for young readers and get firsthand tips from a seasoned author. With limited seats available, this is your chance to gain unique insights and enhance your writing skills. Don’t miss out on this Wandaful opportunity! Reserve your spot now at the following link: https://jacana.evlink17.net/public/messages/view-online/BEbrrzgbOb65TPWK/bRjRJDLcXi2xYVu9/96mTJbvzgYcNuYhy

Interested in exploring the archives? 📜 Open Secrets lead investigator, Michael Marchant shares particular insights into the process of researching and navigating the archives. Join the Jacana Literary Foundation on Saturday, 1 June for a 3-hour practical publishing course. Limited spots available! Secure yours here: https://jacana.everlytic.net/public/messages/view-online/xDoaJQIBhoclR2UA/IZiRGEGjiDM3Ebnm 📲

Do you want to take your writing to the next level? The Jacana Literary Foundation and Hawthornden Foundation have curated a sparkling programme of digital masterclasses, which will help you do just that. Internationally acclaimed authors, Arja Salafranca, Niq Mhlongo, Mubanga Kalimamukwento, Denis Hirson and Phillippa Yaa de Villiers, share their peculiar and particular insights into the arts of travel writing, short stories, fiction, memoir and poetry. All aspiring writers, published writers, and anyone dreaming of writing the first few words of a manuscript –join us! Click here to sign up: https://www.crowdcast.io/@jacana-media

Welcome to session two of From Pitch to Publication!

Welcome to the first session of From Pitch to Publication!

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