Jonathan Ball Publishers

Jonathan Ball Publishers are the leading publishers and distributors of English general books in South Africa.

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Is Paul Mashatile South Africa’s next president in waiting?

Pieter du Toit’s bestselling book unpacks the scandals, power battles, and political rise of the ANC’s crown prince and asks: Should he lead the country?

Available in bookstores and online

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Last week on Pagecast, Onezwa Mbola spoke with Star Senamile Shongwe on her debut cookbook, A Food Love Story, and how it is not only a cookbook but a love letter to her community.
To listen to the full conversation, find the full Pagecast episode on all streaming platforms.

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“When love hurts, what remains of who we are?”

In the latest live Pagecast episode from the Franschhoek Literary Festival, Joy Watson sits down with Karina Magdalena Szczurek for a thoughtful conversation.📚

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The latest live Pagecast episode from the Franschhoek Literary Festival is out now.
Joy Watson speaks to Karina Magdalena Szczurek about Because I Love You, her latest book exploring the intersections of love.

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In the latest Pagecast episode live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival, Veruska De Vita joins Charlotte Bauer to discuss Deep Blue, a reflective and immersive exploration of humanity’s relationship with the ocean.📚

The episode is out now!

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Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival Pagecast Studio, Veruska De Vita speaks to Charlotte Bauer about Deep Blue.📚

The latest episode of Pagecast, recorded live from FLF, is out now.

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If AI has been making your head spin, this one's for you.📚 Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival Pagecast Studio, Paige Nick sits down with futurist Bronwyn Williams.

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A conversation to take the edge off your AI anxiety.📚 Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival Pagecast Studio, Bronwyn Williams joins Paige Nick to talk about the future and the technology shaping it.

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A conversation about the tiny things that lift a day. Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival Pagecast Studio, Sarah Bullen in conversation with Bridget McNulty, author of Daily Glimmers: The Art of Finding Tiny Joys Every Day of the Year.📚

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Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival Pagecast Studio, Bridget McNulty sits down with Sarah Bullen for a thoughtful conversation on writing, noticing, and the small joys that quietly make a life.📚

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This one's pure joy.📚 Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival Pagecast Studio, Africa Melane and Fehmz get into food, family, and the stories behind the recipes, and you can hear the laughter from a mile off.

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Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival Pagecast Studio, Fehmz sits down with Africa Melane for a lively, honest chat about food, heritage, and keeping it real.📚

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At the Franschhoek Literary Festival, Max du Preez, Justice Malala and Adriaan Basson unpacked the shifting identity of modern Afrikanerdom, reflecting on the end of white political power in South Africa and the tensions still shaping the country’s democracy today. @MaxduPreez

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A conversation worth your time.📚
Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival Pagecast Studio, Lester Kiewit catches up with Justice Malala on the issues, the books, and the bigger questions facing the country.

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Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival Pagecast Studio, Justice Malala sits down with Lester Kiewit for a sharp, thoughtful conversation on politics, writing, and the state of South Africa today.📚

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Every journalist has the book that lit the fuse.📚 Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival Pagecast Studio, Jeff Wicks tells Qaanitah Hunter about the book that pulled him into the newsroom.

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What does it take to turn years of investigative reporting into a book? 📚

Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival Pagecast Studio, Jeff Wicks opens up to Qaanitah Hunter about the craft, the process, and the personal toll of writing his new book.

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Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival Pagecast Studio.📚 Sven Axelrad's new book is The Dogs of Vivo.

Sven Axelrad opens up about how he incorporates music into his writing routine!🎶 He is in conversation with Riley Herbert-Henry.

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Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival Pagecast Studio.📚 Sven Axelrad's new book is The Dogs of Vivo. Get your copy at Exclusive Books at the Franschhoek Town Hall!

Sven is in conversation with Riley Herbert-Henry.

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Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival Pagecast Studio.📚 Tara Roos's new book Where To From Here? is a book for anyone wanting to understand the future of South African politics and the choices that will define it.

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Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival Pagecast Studio.📚 Tara Roos's new book Where To From Here? is a book for anyone wanting to understand the future of South African politics. Get your copy at Exclusive Books at the Franschhoek Town Hall!

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