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The Franschhoek Literary Festival and Kingsmead Book Fair are good indications that South Africans love reading

Jonathan Ancer describes the journey of a giant pair of scissors that made their way from Poland to South Africa. He writes that it is a piece of history that links him to a Polish village, whose name he can't pronounce, but also it connects him to his grandfather.



SAJBD has issued a stinging rebuke of Dirco Minister Pandor for her speech to Palestinian heads of mission in Africa, labelling her a "bigot".

The secret headquarters of the anti-apartheid struggle and the events that took place ther ein the early 1960s hold stories well worth sharing

A column to satisfy your inner grammar nerd

There seems to be a flurry of new books about unsung, lesser-known anti-apartheid struggle heroes. A few also remember and honour the victims.

SPONSORED | ‘Homebru — Not the same old story’ campaign showcases imaginative flair, collective vigour and sheer transparency found within SA book pages

In April 2017 Pravin Gordan addressed a packed audience in St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town. It was a week after President Jacob Zuma had fired him as Finance Minister, a move that signalled South Africa had been well and truly captured. Gordhan urged the crowd not to give up hope and to ‘join the dots’ in understanding what was taking place. At this moment he became a moral authority to many, someone who could fight the corruption. Seasoned journalists Jonathan Ancer and Chr...

Jonathan Ball Publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of English general books in South Africa. We specialise in South African history, politics and current affairs. Jonathan Ball Publishers also act as agents for British and American publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern Africa.

Jonathan Ball Publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of English general books in South Africa. We specialise in South African history, politics and current affairs. Jonathan Ball Publishers also act as agents for British and American publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern Africa.