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Unafraid: Sarah Ladipo Manyika brings stories to us that the publishing industry has studiously ignored — stories, for instance, about sensuous, older black women. (Paul Botes)
CONSTITUTIONAL HILL

Storytelling is in her blood

Evading gatekeepers helped the author write the African stories she wanted to read

  • Theresa Mallinson
8 min read
The South African Book Fair has activities for children to encourage them to read. (Supplied)
CHILDREN S BOOKS

Let’s do it by the book

A large majority of citizens say they are not interested in reading, but the the SA Book Fair hopes to change that

  • Elitha Van Der
  • Sandt 1
5 min read
Bibles
LITERARY FESTIVAL 2015

New partnership gives space to up-and-coming publishers

With the publishing industry evolving, the SA Book Fair aims to facilitate this evolution by supporting young publishers and writers.

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
Outspoken academic: Xolela Mangcu will discuss why race still matters.
LITERARY FESTIVAL 2015

South African Book Fair’s thought-provoking reads

Despite having a relatively small local book market, the SA publishing industry has produced some exciting books that you can read at the book fair.

  • Veronica Klipp
2 min read
Human Settlements Minister Nomaindia Mfeketo had red-flagged an investment made by one of her department’s entities in a scandal-hit bank that is now under curatorship.
LITERARY FESTIVAL 2015

It’s definitely one for the books at the SA fair

The SA Book Fair will feature over 100 authors, writers, poets, publishers and playwrights.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
LITERARY FESTIVAL 2015

M&G Literary Festival programme

The annual Literary Festival will run from August 1-2 at the Turbine Hall in Newtown Johannesburg.

  • Arts Desk
1 min read
M AMP G LITERARY FESTIVAL

M&G Literary Festival aims to provoke

Hot debates are on offer as the literary festival and book fair join forces.

  • Darryl Accone
3 min read