Jonathan Ball Publishers News
A Soldier's Journey in the African Battlespace
23rd July 2026
From the battlefields of southern Angola to the volatile jungles of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Brigadier General Peter Sereko has proved himself a born soldier and leader. Resolute and mission-focused, he has held command at platoon, company, battalion and brigade level in the... →
From the battlefields of southern Angola to the volatile jungles of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Brigadier General Peter Sereko has proved himself a born soldier and leader. Resolute and mission-focused, he has held command at platoon, company, battalion and brigade level in the... →
Karoo Venison
23rd July 2026
Karoo Venison is a true masterclass – taking you from the wide open veld, through breaking up the carcass, to the best cooking methods, marinades and mouthwatering sauces that will elevate the meat. With practical tips on cold and hot smoking, wet and dry brining, biltong, salami and sausage... →
Karoo Venison is a true masterclass – taking you from the wide open veld, through breaking up the carcass, to the best cooking methods, marinades and mouthwatering sauces that will elevate the meat. With practical tips on cold and hot smoking, wet and dry brining, biltong, salami and sausage... →
A Natural History of the Studio
17th July 2026
William Kentridge, one of the leading artists of our time, offers a personal account of his childhood, creative practice, and the studio spaces - understood both as physical places and a way of thinking - that have shaped his life and work. For more than three decades, South African artist... →
William Kentridge, one of the leading artists of our time, offers a personal account of his childhood, creative practice, and the studio spaces - understood both as physical places and a way of thinking - that have shaped his life and work. For more than three decades, South African artist... →
Rebecca Yarros reveals title and cover of next book in Empyrean series
17th July 2026
Best-selling author Rebecca Yarros on Thursday shared the title and cover of the next book (not book four!) in the Empyrean series: Threshing Day. This next book in the blockbuster Empyrean series, Threshing Day, contains thirteen stories starring your favourite characters and their dragons. This... →
Best-selling author Rebecca Yarros on Thursday shared the title and cover of the next book (not book four!) in the Empyrean series: Threshing Day. This next book in the blockbuster Empyrean series, Threshing Day, contains thirteen stories starring your favourite characters and their dragons. This... →
When saying no to God is an act of faith
17th July 2026
In this thought-provoking manuscript, Andrew Murray-Desmond Tutu prize winner Siya Khumalo, presents a powerful critique of institutional Christianity, arguing that when faith becomes aligned with empire and power structures, it transforms from a prophetic force into a tool for social control and... →
In this thought-provoking manuscript, Andrew Murray-Desmond Tutu prize winner Siya Khumalo, presents a powerful critique of institutional Christianity, arguing that when faith becomes aligned with empire and power structures, it transforms from a prophetic force into a tool for social control and... →
Worth the fight: Fixing failure in South African schools
16th July 2026
Jonathan Jansen goes back to school: to the Cape Flats high school next door to where he grew up. After learning that the school got the worst matric results in the Western Cape in 2023, Jansen signed up to help out. He spent two years in the principal’s office, teaching some of the science... →
Jonathan Jansen goes back to school: to the Cape Flats high school next door to where he grew up. After learning that the school got the worst matric results in the Western Cape in 2023, Jansen signed up to help out. He spent two years in the principal’s office, teaching some of the science... →