Sicelo Mbatha News Today

This is a compilation of great South African books published in 2022, just in case you've missed them.

After two years of limited travel opportunities, we’re ready to explore the world once more

On 24 December 2021, a coal slurry dam at the Zululand Anthracite Colliery collapsed, releasing at least 1.5 million litres of toxic waste into the Umvalo River. According to the US-based Union of Concerned Scientists, coal mine slurries are highly acidic and contain toxic heavy metals such as...

Aspasia Karras takes tea with Sicelo Mbatha, spiritual nature guide, indigenous philosopher and founder of uMkhiwane Sacred Pathways

South African wilderness guide Sicelo Mbatha believes that journeys into the wild should be a healing and spiritual experience. In Black Lion: Alive in the Wilderness – co-authored with Bridget Pitt – he traces his own path into the wild. As a black trail guide and author, he brings an impo...

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.

Wilderness guide Sicelo Mbatha on journey to emotional wellbeing

Black Lion: Alive In The Wilderness Jonathan Ball Publishers