It’s been another busy week and here at the colony we’re looking forward to a lazy book-filled weekend! This week’s literary round-up combines some of the week’s hard-hitting stories with a bit of sports and culture and of course, the books to match. Enjoy!
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T William Bango, the author of Morgan Tsvangirai: At the Deep End passed away tragically on Tuesday following a car accident. We extend our sincere condolences to his family and all those close to the veteran journalist and author.
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Pravin Gordhan delivered a conservative budget yesterday emphasising the need to manage risks, reduce waste and increase growth. In tough economic times, Jacques Magliolo’s The Millionaire Portfolio, re-released in February, offers assistance in learning how the stock market works and how to increase your chances of becoming a successful investor.
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Bulls’ fans have taken a knock this week with the news that the franchise’s captain Pierre Spies is out for six months due to a bicep injury. For more insight into the man himself, you can take a look at his illuminating book, More than Rugby, written with Myan Subrayan. It’s also available in Afrikaans as Meer as Rugby.
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It’s Zero Discrimination Day tomorrow. Who better personified this message than Nelson Mandela? At a time of reflection, John Carlin’s personal tribute to the great man - Knowing Mandela chronicles both personal and national memories and a look at a life well lived and it’s enduring legacy.
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Who do you think will be the big winners at the Oscars this weekend? There are great books behind some of the films this year including The Sting Man (the true story behind the film American Hustle) as well as the extraordinary narrative, 12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup.
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