Books
The June 16 uprising and return of white grievance politics
In ‘The End of Normal’ Max du Preez describes how the Soweto uprising changed him
By Monique Verduyn
‘Blood Will Flow’: Mozambique massacre and the cost of human life
Alex Perry uncovers why help did not come to victims after the TotalEnergies attack
By Jane Steinacker
Pulling the tradwife fantasy apart
In Yesteryear, Caro Claire Burke explores a traditional wife's life in the past
By Monique Verduyn
Why cash is the international currency of crime
‘Everybody Loves Our Dollars’ follows the illicit movement of enormous sums of money
By John Fraser
Quirky, comic perspective of humdrum suburban America
Madeline Cash delivers a nightmarish yet tender portrait of dysfunction and resilience
By Monique Verduyn
Highs and lows of working for Winnie
Extract from ‘My Boss, Mrs Mandela’, a memoir by Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s PA
Forensic pathologist puts life in perspective
Ryan Blumenthal focuses on whether a crime was committed and lessons to be learnt
By Margaret Harris
‘Son of Nobody’: parallel between the past and present
‘Life of Pi’ author Yann Martel speaks to Monique Verduyn about his new novel
By Monique Verduyn
Reflecting on forgotten foods and culinary memories
Tony Jackman focuses on local dishes in 'Retro Karoo Food. 80 Nostalgic SA Recipes'
By John Fraser
New book reimagines legends as soccer stars
‘World Innovators Cup: History’s greatest minds take the field’ by Michael Brian Lee
By Yvonne Fontyn
BIG READ | DA’s balancing act of ANC partner and critic is put to the test
Tara Roos highlights the party’s challenges in her book ‘Where to From Here?’
By Tara Roos
Business lessons the Springboks can teach you
In his book 'The Bok Way', PJ Claasen tackles rugby, leadership and team culture
By Jane Steinacker
Five novels to read in May
Reconnecting with a family, women thrown together and life in a retirement community
By Monique Verduyn
BIG READ | A father can best teach his kids the importance of hard work and self-control
Njabulo James Nkosi in his book, ‘Father of Man’, offers lessons for teaching children
By Njabulo James Nkosi
Memoirs and biographies to read in 2026
Make sure you add these to your literary list
By Monique Verduyn
