Author Interviews
In the Balance: The Case for a Universal Basic Income in South Africa and Beyond – Hein Marais
30th August 2022 As jobs disappear, wages flat-line and inequality grows, this timely book presents a compelling analysis of the need, conditions and possibilities... →
My Journey to the Top of the World – Saray Khumalo
29th August 2022 ‘This forms the nub of a dilemma that every Everest climber eventually comes up against: in order to succeed you must be exceedingly driven, but if... →
Bulelani Ngcuka: The Sting in the Tale
24th August 2022 “Highly relevant today as prosecutors deal with the aftermath of State Capture. Fascinating from the first page to the last.” - Albie Sachs, Former... →
The Price of Mercy: A fight for the right to die with dignity – Sean Davison
23rd August 2022 In 2018 Professor Sean Davison's world is shattered. Arrested for the murder of Dr Anrich Burger, Davison finds himself locked up in prison. An... →
Thabo Mbeki: The Dream Deferred – Mark Gevisser
22nd August 2022 In 2022, Thabo Mbeki turns 80. With an incisive new introduction and epilogue, Mark Gevisser brings this prize-winning biography fully up to date.... →
On the Rocks: Memoir of a high-functioning alcoholic – Thando Pato
3rd August 2022 Thirty-nine-year-old Thando is living in total denial about her drinking. On the surface her life looks aspirational – great job, apartment, snazzy... →
Rhino War: Johan Jooste & Tony Park
1st August 2022 In 2012, retired South African general Johan Jooste was parachuted into the seemingly unwinnable war against rhino poaching in the Kruger National... →
Citizen and Pariah: Somali Traders and the Regulation of Difference in South Africa – Vanya Gastrow
28th July 2022 Many migrants in South Africa have set up informal spaza shops in townships across the country, supplying surrounding residents with essentials.... →
Beyond Fear: Reflections of a Freedom Fighter – Ebrahim Ebrahim
25th July 2022 Beyond Fear is the testimony of a revolutionary amongst revolutionaries, Ebrahim Ebrahim’s poignant and inspirational account of his years spent... →
Sabotage: Eskom Under Siege – Kyle Cowan
19th July 2022 After unknown saboteurs toppled a strategic pylon near Lethabo Power Station in the Free State in November 2021, almost causing the country to... →
Clare: The killing of a gentle activist – Christopher Clark
8th July 2022 In November 1993, African National Congress activist and development worker Clare Stewart’s body was found in a shallow ditch in rural... →
