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Weekly English South Africa Books · Society & Culture
182 Episodes
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When Secrets Become Stories edited by Sue Nyathi

The best-selling author Sara-Jayne Makwala King is in conversation with Sue Nyathi, editor of When Secrets Become Stories. About Sue: Sukoluhle ‘Sue’ Nyathi is a writer by passion and an investment analyst by profession. Sue has written three novels – The Polygamist (2012), The GoldDiggers (2018) and A Family Affair…
28 Feb 2022 23 min

Black Lion: Alive In The Wilderness by Sicelo Mbatha and Bridget Pitt

Wilderness guide Sicelo Mbatha shares lessons learnt from a lifetime’s intimate association with Africa’s wildest nature. Black Lion begins in rural South Africa where a deeply traumatic childhood experience – he witnessed his cousin being dragged away by a crocodile – should have turned Sicelo against the surrounding wilderness. Instead,…
21 Feb 2022 18 min

The Maid by Nita Prose

‘A smart, riveting, and deliciously refreshing debut’ LISA JEWELL I am your maid. I know about your secrets. Your dirty laundry. But what do you know about me? Molly the maid is all alone in the world. A nobody. She’s used to being invisible in her job at the Regency…
14 Feb 2022 28 min

Danielle Weakley in conversation with Hans Rosenfeldt author of Cry Wolf.

From the multi-award-winning author of The Bridge (BBC) and Marcella (Netflix, ITV) comes a blockbuster new thriller… A DEAD WOLF A DRUG DEAL GONE WRONG A LETHAL FEMALE ASSASSIN Hannah Wester, a detective in the remote northern Swedish town of Haparanda, finds herself on the precipice of chaos. When human…
7 Feb 2022 29 min

Black Skin: The Definitive Skincare Guide by Dija Ayodele

The ultimate skincare guide for Black women Dija Ayodele takes you through the lifetime of skin, sharing transformative essentials from how to work out your skin type to the dos and don’ts for your everyday routine. She explains the best ingredients for your skin and your budget, and the issues…
31 Jan 2022 32 min

The Happiness Workout by Noa Belling

What if you could practice and access happiness at any time? When were you last truly happy? How did 'happy' feel? Some people find that being happy is a natural state of being, but for others, it's a constant struggle to find contentment with all of life's stresses and upheavals…
24 Jan 2022 34 min

Being Britney: Pieces of a Modern Icon by Jennifer Bickerdike

'After years of being framed as a victim, Britney deserves to be celebrated as the fighter, inspiration and enigma she truly is.' - Jennifer Otter Bickerdike Part biography, part social history, Being Britney pieces together a collage of stories, interviews, legends and fan experiences to construct a definitive portrait of…
17 Jan 2022 34 min

Freckles by Cecelia Ahern

Pagecast co-producers Nicola Bruns and Ingrid Klückow chat with the acclaimed Irish novelist Cecelia Ahern regarding her latest novel called Freckles. Five people. Five chances. One woman’s search for happiness. Allegra Bird’s arms are scattered with freckles, a gift from her beloved father. But despite her nickname, Freckles has never…
10 Jan 2022 41 min

The Pagecast Holiday Round-up: Freckles by Cecelia Ahern.

Welcome to day 6 of the Pagecast Holiday Round-up. Cecelia Ahern was born and grew up in Dublin. Her novels have been translated into thirty-five languages and have sold more than twenty-five million copies in over fifty countries. Two of her books have been adapted as films and she has…
24 Dec 2021 5 min

The Pagecast Holiday Round-up: Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult.

Welcome to day 4 of the The Pagecast Holiday Round-up. Jodi Picoult is the author of 25 novels, with 40 million copies sold worldwide. Her last twelve books have debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, including her most recent, THE BOOK OF TWO WAYS. Five novels…
23 Dec 2021 3 min

The Pagecast Holiday Round-up: The Dark Flood by Deon Meyer.

Welcome to day 2 of the Pagecast Holiday Round-up. Deon Meyer lives near Cape Town in South Africa. His big passions are mountain biking, music, reading, cooking and rugby. In January 2008 he retired from his day job as a consultant on brand strategy for BMW Motorrad, and is now…
21 Dec 2021 2 min

Best Selling author Robin Sharma discusses his latest book, "The Everyday Hero Manifesto," with 702's Bongani Bingwa,

Best Selling author Robin Sharma discusses his latest book, “The Everyday Hero Manifesto,” with Bongani Bingwa, host of the Breakfast show on 702. For over twenty-five years, leadership legend and personal mastery trailblazer Robin Sharma has mentored billionaires, business titans, professional sports superstars and entertainment royalty via a revolutionary methodology…
13 Dec 2021 33 min

Our Ghosts Were Once People - Stories On Death And Dying

Death is a fact of life, but the experience of grief is unique to each of us. This poignant and thought-provoking anthology gives us portraits of grief as seen through the eyes of writers and poets. The contributions range from the deeply personal: a poet chronicles her relationship with her…
6 Dec 2021 26 min

Pagecast in conversation with author of The Reading List, Sara Nisha Adams.

Producers of Pagecast, Nicola Bruns and Ingrid Klückow, chat with debut author Sara Nisha Adams regarding her novel, The Reading List. A new chapter is just beginning… ‘The story is an absolute joy… A captivating and exquisitely crafted debut’ Sunday Times bestseller, Heidi Swain ‘Absolutely captures the magic of reading…
29 Nov 2021 22 min

Black Consciousness: A Love Story by Hlumelo Biko

Join Refilwe Moloto for a thought-provoking conversation with Hlumelo Biko as they delve into his insightful book, BLACK CONSCIOUSNESS: A LOVE STORY. This episode explores the profound impact of Black Consciousness on identity, culture, and social justice. Tune in for a deep dive into the legacy of Steve Biko and…
15 Nov 2021 55 min

Legendary cricketer AB de Villiers chats with author Jeffrey Archer

Discover the fascinating friendship between South African cricket legend AB de Villiers and bestselling author Jeffrey Archer! 🏏📚 On this episode of Pagecast, Nicola Bruns and Ingrid Kluckow sit down with the duo to explore how they met, their aspirations, and Archer's latest novel, Over My Dead Body. With a…
7 Nov 2021 43 min
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