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Weekly English South Africa Books · Society & Culture
181 Episodes
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The Lions' Den by Iris Mwanza

Join us for a riveting conversation on Pagecast as Sewela Langeni sits down with Iris Mwanza to explore her gripping debut novel, The Lion's Den. This legal thriller set in Zambia's turbulent political landscape tackles themes of justice, gender equality, and systemic oppression. More about the book: Rookie lawyer Grace…
7 Apr 32 min

The Gambling Animal by Don Ross and Glenn Harrison

Join David Gorin as he sits down with Don Ross to discuss The Gambling Animal, a compelling exploration of human behaviour and risk-taking. Discover the psychology behind gambling, its societal impacts, and why we’re wired to take chances. Tune in for an insightful conversation. More about the book: Evolution is…
31 Mar 32 min

White Supremacy A Brief History of Hatred by Gavin Evans

This week on Pagecast, Beverley Roos-Muller sits down with Gavin Evans to discuss his thought-provoking new book, White Supremacy: A Brief History of Hatred. Tune in for a deep dive into the complex and often disturbing history of white supremacy, and explore how its legacy continues to shape our world…
24 Mar 29 min

Sir Herbert Baker by John Stewart

This week on Pagecast, Michele Magwood is in conversation with John Stewart about his book, the first complete and comprehensive biography of Sir Herbert Baker. More about the book: Architect Sir Herbert Baker left an indelible mark on South Africa and much of the British Empire in the first half…
17 Mar 27 min

The Dating Playbook by Dudu Nhlabathi-Madonsela

This week on Pagecast, Ndizwanga Nemanashi is in conversation with Dudu Nhlabathi-Madonsela about her book, The Dating Playbook. You can look forward to hearing Dudu answer all your burning questions about dating, love and desire. MORE ABOUT THE BOOK: Dating is an extreme sport and no one survives it unscathed…
27 Feb 23 min

Playing Flirty by Shameez Patel

This week on Pagecast, Qarnita Loxton is in conversation with Shameez Patel about her latest book, a geeky romantic comedy called Playing Flirty. MORE ABOUT THE BOOK: For Rose Marie Jones, risks are a hard no–except for Game Night. For one precious evening a week, Rose can forget about her demanding boss…
17 Feb 30 min

Food for Menopause by Dr Linia Patel

In this episode of Pagecast, we dive deep into the challenges of menopause and the powerful role your diet can play. Suzy Brokensha is in conversation with Dr Linia Patel about her authoritative cookbook, Food For Menopause. They share real insights on how food choices can make a huge difference…
16 Feb 29 min

Die Stellenbosch Mafia by Pieter du Toit

“Comrade president, Stellenbosch is ’n groot probleem. Ons weet jy is na aan Stellenbosch … ons het Stellenbosch nie tot die parlement verkies nie. Ons het nie die Ruperts verkies nie.” – Die EFF-leier Julius Malema aan President Cyril Ramaphosa Daar word bitsig na hulle as die “Stellenbosch-Mafia” verwys en…
7 Feb 32 min

The Pagecast Holiday Round-up with Bookstagrammers

Welcome to Pagecast, the podcast by Jonathan Ball Publishers that brings books to life! This festive season, we’re stepping into the world of bookstagrammers to uncover the stories behind the stories. Bookstagram is a community of book lovers on social media that share their love for all types of reads!…
16 Dec 2024 44 min

The Pagecast Holiday Round-up: Booksellers Recommendations

Welcome to Pagecast, the podcast by Jonathan Ball Publishers that brings books to life! This festive season, we’re stepping into the world of booksellers to uncover the stories behind the stories. Join us as we explore Johannesburg’s literary scene, hearing directly from the experts – the booksellers themselves – about…
16 Dec 2024 15 min

Unveiling the Anglo-Boer War: Commando by Deneys Reitz

Join us on Pagecast as CapeTalk's John Maytham interviews Professor Fransjohan Pretorius about the definitive account of Commando: A Boer Journal of the Anglo-Boer War. This historical masterpiece, written by Deneys Reitz, offers a firsthand account of the war, featuring pivotal figures like President Paul Kruger and Winston Churchill. Discover…
9 Dec 2024 36 min

The Other Side by Sarah Bullen

This week, join Pnina Fenster as she delves into the mysteries of the afterlife with author Sarah Bullen, discussing her captivating book, "The Other Side: Journeys into Mysticism, Magic and Near Death." Dive into the realms of spirituality and discover how some individuals connect with worlds beyond our own, seeking…
2 Dec 2024 32 min

The Latest Benny Griessel Thriller: Leo by Deon Meyer

On this episode of Pagecast, true-crime podcaster, freelance writer, and audiobook narrator Nicole Engelbrecht sits down with internationally acclaimed thriller writer Deon Meyer to discuss his gripping new novel, Leo. 📖 About the book: A student's mysterious death in the Stellenbosch mountains. A former special forces soldier silenced. A corrupt…
11 Nov 2024 44 min

The First Murder on Mars by Sam Wilson

The First Murder on Mars This is the story of the first human being born on Mars: Rose Fuller, who saw a better future than the one that came to pass. And Dylan Ward, a woman raised in the vast wilderness of the frontier, who will find her way back…
28 Oct 2024 22 min

The Paris Muse by Louisa Treger

Join Karina Szczurek this week on Pagecast as she delves into the captivating world of art and passion with author Louisa Treger, discussing her latest novel, "The Paris Muse." This gripping tale explores the tumultuous relationship between Dora Maar and Pablo Picasso, set against the vibrant backdrop of 1930s Paris…
21 Oct 2024 34 min

Nomad heart by Ian Roberts

Actor and musician Ian Roberts is something of a South African icon, renowned for his roles as the rugged Boer fighter Sloet Steenkamp in the TV series Arende and as Boet in the immortal and immensely popular Castrol advertisements. His book, Nomad Heart, offers a highly entertaining glimpse of how actors make…
14 Oct 2024 36 min

Breaking Bread by Jonathan Jansen

Professor. Pundit. Public nuisance. In his columns, books and on social media, Jonathan Jansen is prolific, and he likes to speak his mind about schools and universities, race, politics and our complex South African society. He has brought incisive analysis, compassion and a sense of humour to some of the…
7 Oct 2024 41 min

Beeld 50: Samesteller Erika de Beer

In Beeld 50 samesteller Erika de Beer, vertel dié geliefde koerant se joernaliste hoe hulle juis dit gedoen het deur die dekades en wat hulle steeds bybly van daardie ervaring. “Nooi, ek praat nie met julle nie. Julle lieg van bladsy een tot die einde . . . maar ek…
30 Sep 2024 35 min
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