Joburg Theatre brings to life Dancing the Death Drill, a profoundly
moving production adapted from Fred Khumalo’s 2017 historical
novel. The performance unfolds like a slow-burning revelation,
beginning in a Paris restaurant in 1958, where a shocking act of
violence sets off a quest to unravel the life of Pitso Motaung, a
From Joburg’s night skies to immersive digital storytelling, Southern
Africa’s love affair with the stars is getting a major upgrade. At its heart
is the newly launched Wits Anglo American Digital Dome – Africa’s
most advanced planetarium – where heritage meets cutting-edge tech
in a dome of wonder. Blending science, storytelling, and education, the
Dome reimagines what stargazing can be. And whether you’re a wide-
Looking to grow, lead, or rediscover your inner fire? These inspiring
reads explore purpose, resilience, identity, and success – from bold
memoirs to powerful research-driven guides. Whether you’re chasing
your “why,” learning to embrace vulnerability, or uncovering the hidden
traits of achievers, each book offers insight into how we thrive as
individuals and in community. With wisdom from thought leaders
Claire Cousteau, a respected French biologist, appears to have it all
– but behind closed doors, her marriage is strained by infidelity. As the
family heads to Brittany for the summer, her son Nico invites his new
girlfriend, Julie, to join them. Ambitious and uncertain about Nico, Julie
harbours doubts of her own. What no one expects is that Julie and
Claire share a secret past, having met one fateful night in Paris. Under
South Africa often seems gripped by occult crime – satanism, witchcraft,
muti murders, and demonic possession. But why do supernatural beliefs
hold such sway in a country facing real threats like gender-based violence,
poverty, and child abuse? The Devil Made Me Do It explores how these
Read an early extract from A Beautiful Evil, the sizzling new YA myth
reimagining by TikTok sensation and bestselling author Bea Fitzgerald.
Created by the gods to love her husband, Pandora is met with rejection
from the grumpy (but handsome) titan Epimatheos. As they reluctantly
Whether your little one is a Bluey devotee, a unicorn enthusiast,
or secretly planning their own braai, we’ve got a book to match
every mood, age, and imagination level. From magical kingdoms
and creepy crawlies to tween drama, high-stakes secrets, and
heartwarming tales of courage, this collection is bursting with
adventures for readers young and almost-grown. So grab a
In a noisy, fast-paced world, sometimes the most meaningful connection happens in silence. That’s the philosophy behind the Silent Book Club, a growing global phenomenon that’s found a vibrant home in Cape Town. Founded locally by Shawn Buck in May 2024, the Cape Town chapter quickly attracted hundreds of booklovers, with up to 300 readers gathering at events held in cafés, breweries, public parks, and independent bookstores. With no assigned reading lists, no icebreakers or discussion prompts, and absolutely
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.
In her luminous debut novel My Other Heart, Emma Nanami Strenner weaves
a poignant story about identity, family, and the longing for belonging across
continents. Spanning Philadelphia, Tokyo, and Saigon, the novel follows three
women – Mimi, Kit, and Sabrina – whose intertwined paths explore adoption,