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Looking for inspiration, stories, and fresh ideas? Our authors are hereto share their passions, insights, and the journeys behind their books.From Jamie Oliver’s energising new approach to health, to Sifo theCooking Husband’s celebration of food and family, to bold explorationsof AI, joy, and timeless South African heritage…
Joburg Theatre brings to life Dancing the Death Drill, a profoundlymoving production adapted from Fred Khumalo’s 2017 historicalnovel. The performance unfolds like a slow-burning revelation,beginning in a Paris restaurant in 1958, where a shocking act ofviolence sets off a quest to unravel the life of Pitso Motaung, aSouth…
Whether your little one is a Bluey devotee, a unicorn enthusiast,or secretly planning their own braai, we’ve got a book to matchevery mood, age, and imagination level. From magical kingdomsand creepy crawlies to tween drama, high-stakes secrets, andheartwarming tales of courage, this collection…
From 5-7 September 2025, Cape Town’s vibrant literary scene comes aliveonce more as the Open Book Festival returns to the city’s heart. A celebrationof books, ideas, conversation and community, this much-loved event invitesreaders, writers and thinkers to come together in a shared love of storytelling.First launched in 2011…
In Their Own Words brings together powerful voices from across genres and experiences. In this edition, Popina Khumanda shares the raw, heartbreaking story of her escape from war-torn DRC in The Smallest Ones. Zakhe Mazibuko unpacks faith, freedom, and financial truth in Preacher, Let My People Go. Penny Haw reflects on the past’s grip on…
In June 2025, Penguin Random House South Africa (PRHSA) proudly tookhome an impressive seven accolades at the prestigious 30th Gourmand WorldCookbook Awards, held during the Cascais Food Summit in Portugal at theEstoril Congress Centre. The event, hosted by Gourmand Awards founderand president Edouard Cointreau, brought together…
Messy, comforting, spicy and bold – there’s nothing quite like a bunnychow. Born on the streets of 1940s Durban, this iconic South Africandish has become a national treasure, beloved for its no-frills brillianceand big, unapologetic flavour. Whether it’s filled with fiery mutton,classic beans, rich chicken curry or…
Whether you like yours smashed, stacked, spicy, smoky, or meat-free, thisround-up of brilliant burgers has something for every craving. We’ve goteverything from Jan Braai’s kid-friendly chicken burger to Fatima Saib’sindulgent Hot Honey Fried Chicken, Jamie Oliver’s speedy smash hit, andSifo’s chargrilled…
What does it mean to belong — to a place, a people, a history? Three powerful new books explore this question from strikingly different angles. Claire Robertson’s The Immortalites is a lyrical frontier epic set in 19th-century South Africa. Karin Mitchell’s The High Treason Club unpacks the chilling true story of the Boeremag…
Whether you’re into braai flames, family dinners, nostalgic SouthAfrican flavours, or health-conscious meals that don’t skimp on taste,2025’s cookbook line-up has you covered. From Karl Tessendorf’sindulgent comfort food to Jamie Oliver’s energising health fare andJan Braai’s latest for budding young…