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Anet Ahern in conversation with Stephen Cranston about his new book 'The Mavericks'. 'The Mavericks' explains how the three independent asset managers Coronation, Allan Gray and Investec (later Ninety One), dubbed the CIA, came to dominate and continue to dominate the South African asset management industry, particularly the pension fund market. This discussion was recorded at the launch of 'The Mavericks' on 19 March 2025 at Exclusive Books V&A.

“I think the fact that I'm not a lawyer makes me a far better legal journalist, because I'm trying to understand things, explain them to ordinary people in a language that they can understand.” – Karyn Maughan. Disarmingly honest and deeply personal, ‘I Will Not Be Silenced' takes a razor-sharp look at how powerful men use attacks on individuals who try to hold them accountable, as well as on the media and the courts, to undermine democracy. In this discussion with Adriaan Basson, Karyn expands on her experience as a legal journalist who reported on Jacob Zuma's legal woes for two decades, and in the process became one of his targets. This discussion was recorded on 13 November 2024 at Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront.

Johan Fourie, author of 'Our Long Walk to Economic Freedom', delivered the opening keynote at The Business Ink Tank 2024. His discussion centered around the economic history of South Africa, where he focused on two questions 'Why are we poor?' and 'Why are we rich?'. This discussion was recorded at The Business Ink Tank, on 20 September 2024.

"The average household here [in South Africa] is 40% poorer than they were in the year 2016." Bronwyn Williams discuss the impact AI and technology will have on our future. 'The Future', written by Bronwyn Williams, Dion Chang, and Faeeza Khan, explains 80 key trends to anyone who is anxious or excited about thriving in the uncertain decade ahead. This discussion was recorded at The Business Ink Tank, on 20 September 2024.

On this episode of 'Book Nook', TJ Strydom, Ebbe Dommisse, and Michael Cardo discuss the three South African Billionaires they wrote books about - Koos Bekker, Oppenheimer, and Anton Rupert. This discussion, led by TJ Strydom, looks into the lives of these Billionaires and how they created their empires. This discussion was recorded at The Business Ink Tank, on 20 September 2024.

On this episode of 'Book Nook', Mbali Sikakana, commissioning editor at NB Publishers, gives insights on how to publish a business book. She explains the process with relevant statistics, while also explaining what your book needs to sell well in stores! This discussion was recorded at The Business Ink Tank, on 20 September 2024.

On this episode of 'Book Nook', Zamantungwa Khumalo, author of 'Buy Your First Home' gives insight on how to navigate the property market of South Africa as a first time- or inexperienced buyer. This discussion was recorded at The Business Ink Tank, on 20 September 2024.

"A university is not a country." - Jonathan Jansen. On this episode of 'Book Nook', Jonathan Jansen (As by Fire), Max Price (Statues and Storms) and Johan Fourie (Our Long Walk to Economic Freedom) discuss South African universities and how they impact the next generation of business leaders. Led in this conversation by Johan Fourie, Jansen and Price deliver insightful opinions on how our universities can prosper and improve in the future. This discussion was recorded at The Business Ink Tank, on 20 September 2024.

"Always sell too soon." - Costa Ayiotis. On this episode of 'Book Nook' Pippa Hudson is in conversation with Costa Ayiotis, author of 'My Big Fat Greek Taverna' and 'Matriarchs, Meze and the Evil Eye'. On this episode, Costa talks about moving from the business world to the peaceful town, Hout Bay, where he followed his dream of opening a restaurant. Costa reflects on his days managing 'Lemonia' and talks about Greek food, his two published books, as well as his future as a writer. This discussion was recorded at The Business Ink Tank, on 20 September 2024.

On this episode of 'Book Nook' Catherine Black, co-author of 'Small Business, Big Plans' and co-founder of Black Mountain, shares how you can dominate in the digital marketing world! This discussion was recorded at The Business Ink Tank, on 20 September 2024.

"If serving is beneath you, then leading is beyond you." - Lincoln Mali. On this episode of 'Book Nook' Nicky Stubbs leads the conversation with Mteto Nyati (Betting on a Darkie) and Lincoln Mali (Blazing a Trail) about their books and business lives. They talk about leadership, the inspiring people in their lives, as well as Eskom, and Nyati's journey with the company. This discussion was recorded at The Business Ink Tank, on 20 September 2024.

In this podcast, you can listen to Alan Knott-Craig talk about his book, 'Life Lessons'. This conversation with Branko Brkic was recorded on 13 August 2024 at the book launch that took place at Exclusive Books Cavendish.

Desmond Painter is in gesprek met Danie Marais by Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront. Ek en jy bestaan nie is die langverwagte vierde bundel uit die pen van die bekroonde digter Danie Marais. Soos in sy vorige bundels is dit gedigte wat openhartige, intieme gesprekke met die leser aanknoop – hierdie keer oor die ongemakke van ras en klas. Dis 'n bundel oor die menslike middelklastoestand en die unbearable whiteness of being wat waag om te praat oor die dinge waaroor mense liefs stilbly in die woonbuurte van Stellenbosch waar 'n koue burgeroorlog stil in die boomryke strate woed. #NBBoekhoek

In this episode of Book Nook, Redi Tlhabi chats to Oyama Mabandla about his book Soul of a Nation (Tafelberg, 2024), recorded at the book's launch Exclusive Books Hyde Park, Johannesburg. What is Soul of a Nation about? There is lament about how and why the ANC have so quickly become preoccupied with material enrichment. Former exile, business leader and political commentator, Oyama Mabandla, excavates the values that created a steady flow of pioneering South Africans under impossible circumstances, bolstered a liberation ethic and championed a leadership that made individual nobility and excellence aspirational. These values, in retreat since 94, can still recapture the nation's best trajectory. Soul of a Nation is available to purchase online or at local bookstores. Music: Youssoupha Sidibe by Xaleyi, Free Music Archive (CC BY)

Marita van der Vyver gesels op Pretoria FM se program ‘My Bosveldvuurtjie, my musiek en ek'. Sy deel haar gunsteling musiek en vertel van haar en haar man se lewe in Frankryk.

Skink 'n koppie tee en kry 'n knus kombers - die nuutste episode van #NBBoekhoek is nou beskikbaar. In hierdie episode van ons podsending gesels blitsverkoperskrywer Anchien Troskie met Nèlleke de Jager, uitgewer by Human & Rousseau (Fiksie). Hulle gesels oor Anchien se meesleurende roman, Die laaste kanariegeel notaboek, en oor haar lewe as skrywer. So, maak jouself tuis in jou gunsteling boekhoek en luister gerus. Waaroor gaan Die laaste kanariegeel notaboek? Mia Steyn is nog bloedjonk wanneer haar broer haar een laatmiddag by 'n losieshuis in Bloemfontein, aflaai. Dis toe sy 'n stowwerige boekwinkel instap dat Mia besef dis waar sy wil werk. Kort voor lank vind sy haar voete, én verloor sy haar hart. Die laaste kanariegeel notaboek is by goeie boekwinkels en aanlyn beskikbaar. Hierdie boek is ook as 'n luisterboek beskikbaar. Musiek: Marcel Pequel - Six, Free Music Archive (CC BY)

In this episode of Book Nook, Africa Melane chats to Max Price about his book Statues and Storms (Tafelberg, 2023). Statues and Storms offers invaluable insights on leadership during turbulent times. It's a must-read for anyone looking to make a positive impact in a rapidly changing world. This was reflected at the book's launch at Exclusive Books Waterfront, which was packed with eager readers, leaders, and change-makers. The thought-provoking discussion between Africa and Max was unforgettable - and is now available for your listening pleasure! Statues and Storms is available to purchase online or at local bookstores. Music: Snowing by Peter Rudenko, Free Music Archive (CC BY)

"Dié boek het my aan die hart geruk." - Marita van der Vyver Annemarié van Niekerk se aangrypende boek, Onder 'n bloedrooi hemel, ontroer lesers landwyd. Annemarié het met Melody Pick gesels tydens haar boektoer (ondersteun deur die Nederlands Letterenfonds). Luister na hulle treffende gesprek in die nuutste episode van #NBBoekhoek! Musiek: Kai Engel - Moonlight Reprise

Grab a cosy spot in your favourite reading nook, settle in, and listen to the latest episode of NB Publishers Book Nook. In this episode, Damon Galgut chats to SJ Naudé about Of Fathers and Fugitives, Naudé's latest novel. This meeting between two incredible literary minds is an unforgettable discussion full of rich insights about writing and creating a compelling read. Of Fathers and Fugitives is an exquisite, tender novel by the award-winning writer SJ Naudé, author of The Alphabet of Birds, The Third Reel and Mad Honey. It is an exploration of the relationships between fathers and sons, and of fatherhood, masculinity and loss. Of Fathers and Fugitives is also available in Afrikaans as: Van vaders en vlugtelinge​. You can buy Of Fathers and Fugitives and Van vaders en vlugtelinge from bookstores nationwide or order it online. Music: Youssoupha Sidibe - Xaleyi

Skink 'n koppie tee en kry 'n knus kombers - die nuutste episode van #NBBoekhoek is nou beskikbaar. In hierdie episode van ons podsending gesels Michele Meyer met P.P. Fourie oor sy aangrypende roman, Ons skulde. Michele het met Fourie by Die Bôrdienguis gesels en die yskoue aand was perfek gepas vir hulle gesprek oor Ons skulde, 'n boek wat lesers net nie kan neersit nie. Michele en Fourie se gesprek is ewe boeiend. So, maak jouself tuis in jou gunsteling boekhoek en luister gerus. Ons skulde deur P.P. Fourie is by goeie boek- en aanlynwinkels beskikbaar. Waaroor gaan Ons skulde? Emma reis na Clarens om haar man se as te strooi. Terwyl sy by tante Vera tuisgaan, daag 'n geheimsinnige koevert op waarvan die inhoud Vera angsbevange maak. Dit blyk dat sy jaarliks anoniem só gedreig word voordat daar op iets wat vir haar kosbaar is toegeslaan word. Wie koester 'n wrok teen Vera? Waarom? Sal Emma antwoorde vind voordat die teisteraar se wraak toeneem? Met die spannende ontrafeling van 'n skrikwekkende raaisel word temas van skuld, straf, boetedoening en vergifnis ondersoek. Musiek: Kai Engel - Moonlight Reprise Fields Ohio - Anti-Saloon League Midnight Mystery

Grab a cosy spot in your favourite reading nook, settle in, and listen to the latest episode of NB Publishers Book Nook. In this episode, Nancy Richards chats to Megan Choritz about Lost Property, Megan's brilliant debut novel. In Lost Property, Laine discovers that the man she's been married to for 15 years has been secretively living out a monstrous lie. Her world is tilted on its axis. Now she must unstitch her existence... You can buy Lost Property from bookstores nationwide or order it online. Music: krackatoa - Noahs Stark alright lover - Snow Wave Peter Rudenko - Snowing

Grab a cozy spot in your favourite reading nook, settle in, and listen to the latest episode of NB Publishers Book Nook. In this episode, Pippa Hudson chats to Grant Lottering about Riding Life, the book that shares his incredible story. In 2013, Grant Lottering's heart stopped after a gruesome accident. Doctors said he would never ride again. Since then, he has completed many gruelling rides through some of the toughest terrain on the planet. His story – proving that the human body can achieve the near impossible if you have the right mindset – is an inspiration to millions. You can buy Riding Life from bookstores nationwide or order it online. Music: krackatoa - Noahs Stark BOPD - New England is Interesting Rho - Your Sunrise Fields Ohio - Anti-Saloon League Midnight Mystery

Whitey: The Rise and Rule of the Shoprite King by Niel Joubert, published by Tafelberg, was launched at Exclusive Books V&A. Neil was in conversation with Whitey Basson. This is a recording of that discussion. Order your copy of Whitey: The Rise and Rule of the Shoprite King (also available in Afrikaans as Whitey: Sakereus van Shoprite) from your nearest bookshop or online. Visit our website for more details: https://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9780624087892 https://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9780624089186 About this book: James Wellwood Basson, known as ‘Whitey', is a South African business legend. In 1979, he bought eight small shops in and around Cape Town. Over the years, Whitey quietly built his Shoprite group, acquiring Grand Bazaars and the struggling Checkers. In a famous takeover deal, he bought OK Bazaars from SA Breweries for a single Rand. It became profitable within a year, and Whitey was widely hailed as a business genius. In this authorised biography, access to the Bassons' archives and interviews with Whitey and his inner circle, financial journalist Niel Joubert recreates Whitey's story in rich detail: from his childhood on a Porterville farm to his mentorship at Pep Stores (under the renowned Renier van Rooyen), achieving his lifelong target of eclipsing Pick n Pay, and conquering Africa. Today, Shoprite is the biggest retailer on the continent, one of the 100 biggest in the world and South Africa's largest private employer. A colourful, inspirational story. Whitey: The Rise and Rule of the Shoprite King is available in Afrikaans and English.

The Dao of Daniel by Lodewyk G du Plessis, translated by Michiel Heyns, was launched at Exclusive Books V&A in Cape Town. The author was in conversation with Tan Twan Eng. This is a recording of that discussion. About the book: Daan van der Walt, a Latin-quoting, God-fearing former Kalahari farmer, visits his estranged son in China for the first time. When he has a vertigo attack soon after his arrival, his son drops him off at a Buddhist monastery. Under the guidance of Master Yang, an obstreperous Daan is made to practise Tai Chi to recover his balance, both physically and spiritually. He soon finds himself on a difficult path (the Dao of the title) to come to terms with his feelings of remorse and guilt. He sets out to write his Historia, or confessions, in the form of letters to his deceased wife and imaginary observations to his beloved dog. An unusual, often very funny, novel whose fields of reference include Roman and Greek mythology, Christian theology, Chinese history and Daoism. The Dao of Daniel is available at all good bookstores and online. Visit our website for more information: https://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9780624092537

The Price of Mercy: A fight for the right to die with dignity by Sean Davison, published by Melinda Ferguson Books, was launched in partnership with The Cape Town Press Club at Kelvin Grove in Newlands. This is a recording of that conversation. Order your copy of The Price of Mercy from leading book stores or online. More details on our website: https://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9781990973505 About this book: In September 2018, Professor Sean Davison's peaceful life in the leafy suburbs of Pinelands, Cape Town is shattered. Arrested for the murder of Dr Anrich Burger, a once-fit athlete turned quadriplegic who begged Davison to assist him end his life in 2015, the unassuming academic and father of three now finds himself locked up in a prison cell. Under investigation led by the Hawks, an additional two murders are added to the case for which he now faces a mandatory life prison sentence. Written in compelling detail, The Price of Mercy tracks the extraordinary journey that Davison embarks on to prepare for the gruelling legal challenge that lies ahead. The desperate cries of many, begging for his assistance to help end their lives of suffering haunt him. Unwavering in his belief that we all have the right to die with dignity, Davison's selfless battle is made more bearable by his friendship with the late and great Archbishop Desmond Tutu. A book that will change the way you see death.

Takka Takka Bom Bom: A South African war correspondent's story by Al Venter, published by Tafelberg, was launched at Exclusive Books Rosebank. Al was in conversation with radio veteran Lourensa Eckhard. This is a recording of that conversation. Order your copy of Takka Takka Bom Bom from leading book stores or online. More details on our website: https://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9780624093732 About this book: From a small town in Mpumalanga to dodging bullets in war-torn hellholes: Al J. Venter, the oldest war correspondent still active today, bore witness to some of humanity's biggest atrocities over the past 55 years – and has lived to tell the tale. In the 1960s, with little money, a sense of adventure and a healthy dollop of chutzpah, Venter set out overland from Cape Town to London, braving dodgy roads and hostile territory in a newly post-colonial Africa. And so an iconic war journalist was born. Since then, Venter has reported from 25 conflict zones, from the civil wars in Mozambique and Nigeria and the Israel-Hezbollah War in Lebanon to the wars in the Congo.

Cleaner's Boy: A resistance road to a liberated life by Patric TariqMellet, published by Tafelberg, was launched at The Book Lounge in Cape Town. Patric was in conversation with radio veteran Clarence Ford. This is a recording of that conversation. Order your copy of Cleaner's Boy from leading book stores or online. More details on our website: https://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9780624093657 About this book: In 1997 I became Patric William Tariq Mellet at the stroke of a bureaucrat's pen. For 41 years I'd been known by neither of my parents' surnames, but as ‘De Goede'. I'd gone through momentous times with this persona, and suddenly ‘De Goede' was no more — ‘De Goede' was dead. All that remained as a reminder was a nickname, ‘Zinto', given to me by comrades who'd humorously interpreted ‘De Goede' as ‘things' — ‘zinto' in isiXhosa. This book tells the story of both personas, and of the road I took as I navigated my way through the grey world of the ‘halfnaatjie' . . . I was born into a whirlwind of turbulence which, over time, I learnt never would pass. Questions of identity were unavoidable in Patric Tariq Mellet's life. As a small child he watched as his immediate family were mistreated, arbitrarily classified and separated through apartheid laws. He endured a turbulent childhood, shuttled between foster families responding to his mom's plea for ‘a home for a well-behaved Catholic boy' and surviving Dickensian conditions in the ‘Huis', a hellish children's asylum in Vredehoek. Despite deception about his birth father, Patric found a path towards his roots and a sense of self, which sparked the fire of resistance in the young Cleaner's Boy – a term of endearment that referred to his mother. Patric Mellet's autobiography demonstrates a spirit of unbridled defiance. In small and major ways, he liberated himself from an unpromising and tragic early life to a life of undoubtable impact and influence. A freedom fighter, a mystic and always a firebrand.

Tafelberg author Jan Glazewski recently addressed the Cape Town Press Club, sharing more about his recently released memoir, Blood and Silver: A true story of survival and a son's search for his family treasure. He was in conversation with Twanji Kalula. About this book: "On the border of the forest, among the trees, you must look for our silver and my hunting guns." Before fleeing the family estate near Lviv, in what is now Ukraine, Jan Glazewski's father buried what he could salvage of the family silver in the forest. The Glazewskis left war-ravaged Europe after World War II for a new life in South Africa. When Jan is born in Paarl in 1953, he nearly dies, like his elder brother before him, of severe haemophilia. Against the odds, he survives childhood – only to discover, at the start of his career, that he is HIV-positive from receiving contaminated blood products. Despite this setback, Jan goes on to have a remarkable legal and academic career, which includes his involvement in drafting the environmental clause in the new South African Constitution. It is only after retirement that Jan finally has the opportunity to indulge his lifelong obsession: to recover the family silver. He travels to Ukraine where, armed only with a hand-drawn map and enlisting the help of a Polish writer, a Ukrainian metal-detector operator and his shady sidekick, he sets out on what seems like a mad quest. Many misadventures ensue. The colourful life story of an exceptional man, Blood and Silver is a riveting tale of adventure and resolve, told with insight and elegance. Order your copy of Blood and Silver from leading bookstores or online. More details on our website: https://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9780624093695

In this episode of the NB Publishers podcast we hear food editor, recipe developer and author Louisa Holst talk to CapeTalk host Pippa Hudson about her new book, The South African Air Fryer Cookbook. The interview was recorded at the launch at Exclusive Books Cavendish Square in Claremont. More about the book: Easy, foolproof South African air fryer recipes Welcome to the sizzling world of air frying! The versatile air fryer – essentially a small countertop convection oven that cooks food quickly and efficiently – has gained tremendous popularity over the last few years. This collection of easy-to-follow recipes is a must-have to add to your cooking repertoire. The South African Air Fryer Cookbook focuses on mouth-watering local favourites such as bobotie, apricot snoek with sweet potato, boerewors with chakalaka, paptert, milk tart and malva pudding. This essential collection of scrumptious South African recipes will help you make the most of your air fryer, make life a little easier and dinner time a lot tastier. Included: Preparation times, cooking times and air-frying temperatures. Helpful tips and tricks for any size or brand of air fryer. Essential accessories to use in your air fryer. A handy cooking timetable. For more information visit our website: https://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9780798183321. Music credit: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/metaphysics/changing-world/

In this episode of the NB Publishers Podcast we hear John Maytham in conversation with Mpumelelo Mkhabela about his book The Enemy Within: How the ANC lost the battle against corruption. The interview was recorded at the book launch at Exclusive Books, V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. About the book: At a watershed meeting in 2000 the ANC committed itself to "the new cadre" project. A project to develop ANC members who are dedicated, selfless people with integrity. Yet 20 years later the ANC is consumed by corrupt cadres with the party losing the battle against corruption. What happened? Mkhabela tells a fascinating story starting with Mandela, the Scorpions and Tony Yengeni all the way to Zuma and the Guptas to explain how we got here. Also available as an e-book. More details on our website: https://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9780624091226 Music: "Modern Design" by Scott Holmes Music (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/corporate-motivational-royalty-free-music/modern-design/)

At a recent brunch event, Kim Potgieter motivated and inspired guests with the story of her financial journey and easy hints and tips to start you on the road to your financial freedom. The recording was made at Exclusive Books Cavendish in Claremont, Cape Town. About the book: Your life's second chapter is a chance to create your best life. This cannot be left to chance. Is it time for a money makeover? Kim Potgieter is a leading authority on holistic financial planning. She has helped hundreds of clients put money in its right place – making sure it enables them to live the life they really want, one filled with inspiration and meaning. She is going to guide you through a radical relook at your life, and your money to become the best modern elder you can be. Order your copy of Midlife Money Makeover from leading bookstores or online. More details on our website: https://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9780624092094 Music credit: "Changing World" by Ketsha from Free Music Archive https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/metaphysics/changing-world/

In hierdie episode van ons podsending gesels aktrise Trudi van Rooy met Chase Rhys oor hul nuwe boek, Misfit: stories vannie anne kant. Die gesprek is opgeneem tydens die bekendstelling by Wordsworth Books Longbeach Mall op 18 Augustus 2022. Misfit bevat verwerkte rubrieke en kortverhale wat oorspronklik in Rapport gepubliseer is. Hierdie stories onnesoek issues van identiteit, seksualitieit, gesinsdinamika ennie daaglikse lewe van mense aan die rand vannie samelewing – die misfists. Ons leer ken vir Nana, 'n onverwagse geestelike gids (dink Boeddha met geperoxide hare in 'n updo), die lockdown-familiebraai oor Zoom, en hoe seksualiteit innie bruin gemeenskap navigeer word. Chase Rhys (1989) is 'n romanskrywer, rubriekskrywer, dramaturg en draaiboekskrywer van Kaapstad. Hul debuutboek Kinnes het in 2019 die K. Sello Duiker-prys en die kykNET-Rapport-prys in die rolprentkategorie gewen. Chase se Suikewate-rubriek word in Rapport gepubliseer. Bestel Misfit by goeie boek- en aanlynwinkels. Ook as e-boek beskikbaar. Meer inligting op ons webtuiste: https://www.nb.co.za/af/view-book/?id=9780795710520 Musiek: "Sun Nation" deur Ketsa van Free Music Archive https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/darkness-and-light/sun-nation/

In this episode of the NB Publishers Podcast you can listen to a fascinating discussion between emeritus professor of history, Bill Nasson, and internationally renowned historian, Hermann Giliomee, about New History of South Africa (published by Tafelberg in 2022). This newly updated, comprehensive history of South Africa presents the story of our turbulent country in a fresh, readable narrative. Grippingly retold by leading historians and other scholars under the editorship of Hermann Giliomee, Bernard Mbenga and Bill Nasson, New History of South Africa starts with recent discoveries about the origin of humanity in Africa. A beautifully illustrated volume that makes the complex South African story, from earliest times right up to present, come alive. Order your copy of New History of South Africa from leading bookstores or online. More details on our website: http://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9780624092230 Music: “Xaleyi” by Youssoupha Sidibe (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Youssoupha_Sidibe/Sacred_Sound/10_Xaleyi_1_online-audio-convertercom/)

In hierdie episode van ons podsending gesels dramaturg en skrywer Rachelle Greeff met Dianne Du Toit Albertze oor haar debuutroman, bottelnek breek bek. Melody Seherrie van die NRO Gender Dynamix vertel meer oor die organisasie en Amy Brown vermaak die gehoor met haar toonsetting van liedjies wat in die boek beskryf word. Die podsending is opgeneem tydens die bekendstelling op Saterdag 30 Julie 2022 by Bertha House in Kaapstad. Waaroor gaan Bottelnek breek bek? Dianne Du Toit Albertze se debuutroman is 'n aangrypende ondersoek na identiteit, na huis en behoort. Opreg, vlymskerp én hartverskeurend. Bestel bottelnek breek bek deur Dianne Du Toit Albertze by goeie boek- en aanlynwinkels. Ook as e-boek beskikbaar. Meer inligting op ons webtuiste: http://www.nb.co.za/af/view-book/?id=9780798182669 Foto: Cyan Peppah Musiek: “Fishing” by Crowander (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/crowander/acoustic-miniband-acoustic-minimals/fishing/)

In this week's episode the award-winning broadcaster, journalist, and author Sara-Jayne Makwala King interviews Niq Mhlongo on his latest short story collection published by Kwela Books, For You, I'd Steal a Goat. In For You, I'd Steal a Goat, award-winning writer Niq Mhlongo presents masterfully told stories rooted in South African life. With his characteristic keen observations and insights into human nature, he explores the things people do for each other, but also to each other. Injustice, corruption, betrayal, jealousy, love, desire and loyalty are just some of the aspects of human interaction that feature in these stories. For You, I'd Steal a Goat is a collection filled with piercing poignancy, humour and twist endings that you won't forget. Order from leading bookstores nationwide or online. Also available as an e-book. More details on our website: http://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9780795710223 This episode was recorded during the book launch at Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront in July 2022. Music: “Afrobeat” by Crowander (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/crowander/music-of-the-world/afrobeat/)

In this week's episode of the NB Publishers podcast, Ferial Haffajee chats to Ismail Lagardien about his book Too White to be Coloured, Too Coloured to be Black. His book is a hybrid narrative, blending memoir with social commentary and political analysis. Always in search of "home", the book tracks Ismail Lagardien's vast experiences of a deeply lived life, always against a backdrop of "unbelonging" ─ first as a reporter in the turbulent 80s, to studying economics at the LSE, then achieving a doctorate at the University of Wales, to working as a speechwriter at the World Bank in Washington. A unique and brilliant read. This episode was recorded during an Exclusive Books webinar launch. Get your copy here: https://www.exclusivebooks.co.za/product/9781990973420 Music: “Silky” by Alex Figueira (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/alex-figueira/mentallogenic/silky/)

In hierdie episode van NB-Uitgewers se podsending gesels Tertius Kapp met Carien Smith oor haar verrassende, onderhoudende kortverhaalbundel, Bot. In hierdie ambisieuse debuutbundel word die leser op reis geneem. Na wêrelde van verstommende ─ dog onmiddellik herkenbare ─ tegnologiese vooruitgang. Waar bespiegeling en die magiese skouers skuur met die "alledaagse". Waar waarheid en versinsel nie meer onderskeibaar is nie. Waar nuwe, onthutsende eksistensiële vrae opduik, en in gesprek tree met die oerbekende een: waar begin menswees, en waar eindig dit? Hierdie episode is tydens 'n Exclusive Books-webinaar opgeneem. Bestel jou eksemplaar by jou naaste tak of hier aanlyn: https://www.exclusivebooks.co.za/product/9780624092872

Luister na die jongste episode van NB-Uitgewers se podsending om te voel asof jy ook by Rudie van Rensburg se onlangse boekbekendstelling was! Jonathan Amid gesels met Rudie oor sy jongste spanningsroman, Monster. Waaroor gaan Monster? Die laaste voerings van oudpolisiespeurder Carl Bester (lesers onthou hom uit 2019 se Vloek) se lewe torring los toe sy verhouding met Sarah Theron eindig. Dit bring hom by 'n kruispad, en hy sluit aan by die Kaapstad-tak van Mercurius, 'n gesiglose steunpilaar van die CIA. Intussen word 'n wêreldbekende Saoediese joernalis in 'n konsulaat in Istanbul vermoor, met 'n Suid-Afrikaanse joernalis as onwillige ooggetuie. Gevolge van dié joernalis se besluite kring uit na Kaapstad, waar Carl opdrag kry om die saak te hanteer. Sy pad kruis weer met dié van Sarah, 'n bekende word grusaam keelaf gesny, en soortgelyke politieke moorde word uit die verlede opgediep. Saoediese agente en 'n siellose mesmoordenaar is maar twee van die monster se vele tentakels wat Carl een-een moet afkap. En wie is die geheimsinnige tussenganger, Bahir, wat Saoediese sake in Suid-Afrika onder 'n dekmantel orkestreer . . . Bestel Monster deur Rudie van Rensburg by goeie boek- en aanlynwinkels. Ook as e-boek beskikbaar. Meer inligting op ons webtuiste: http://www.nb.co.za/af/view-book/?id=9780795802485 Die episode is opgeneem by die boekbekendstelling op 7 Junie 2022 by Wordsworth Books, Willowbridge. Musiek: “Base” deur Nul Tiel Records (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/nul-tiel-records/post-rock/base/)

Wat is post-traumatiese groei? Hoe gaan jy aan as jy beroof is van die lewe wat vir jou kosbaar was? Luister na dié episode van ons podsending vir Ivor Price se gesprek met Johannes de Villiers oor sy boek Meer as jou seerkry. Die insig wat Johannes de Villiers verwerf het toe sy eie lewe uitmekaar geval het, is die inspirasie vir hierdie boek. Johannes gaan steek kers op by deskundiges en terapeute, maar ook veral by gewone mense wat deur die lewe platgevee is. Groei, vind hy, is nie om veerkragtig terug te bons na wie jy was voor dinge verkeerd geloop het nie. Jy sal nooit weer dieselfde mens wees as voor die groot verlies of ramp nie. Maar jy kán dit oorleef ─ en selfs sterker wees. Die roerende ware verhale van die mense met wie Johannes praat, wys dat pyn die saadjie kan wees vir iets kosbaar. Met die mindfulness-benadering wat hy hier deel, kan jy ook as 'n nuwe, wyser en meer deernisvolle mens aan die anderkant uitkom. Hierdie gesprek is oorspronklik in April 2022 hier op Netwerk24.com uitgesaai: https://www.netwerk24.com/netwerk24/kunste/boeke/boekgesprek-meer-as-jou-seerkry-deur-johannes-de-villiers-20220412 Bestel Meer as net jou seerkry (Tafelberg) deur Johannes de Villiers by goeie boek- en aanlyn winkels. Dit is ook as e-boek beskikbaar. Musiek: “Autumn Leaves” deur Maarten Schellekens (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/maarten-schellekens/single/autumn-leaves/)

In this episode of the NB Publishers podcast, we hear from contributors Cicely van Straten, Dumisani Hlatswayo, Ekow Duker, Elrica East, Mbali Sikakana and Pamela Newham about their stories in this anthology. Please Like What You See and Other Stories features original stories by established and debut authors aimed at English Home Language Learners in the Senior Phase. The stories vary in narrative structure, setting, theme and voice, and are arranged in this collection according to these literary features. The anthology explores genres from anecdotal to folk tales, science fiction and socio-political satire, and covers personal and social relationships, giving readers much food for thought. CAPS-aligned educational content enriches this collection, providing opportunity to develop and improve learners' reading and comprehension skills. This book is especially suited to supplementary class reading. It includes all types of reading process questions: pre-reading, during-reading, and post-reading. The enrichment activities will encourage learners to practice, apply, and improve their skills and offer educators various forms of assessment. Order Please Like What You See and Other Stories (compiled by Blanche Scheffler and illustrated by Leon Bellingan) from booksellers nationwide or online. Download the memorandum, a mini guide and a literary project and outline for English as Home Language from the publisher's website: bestbooks.co.za

Luister in die jongste episode van ons podsending na Jonathan Amid se gesprek met Hannes Barnard oor sy aksiebelaaide spanningsroman, Die wet van Gauteng. Waaroor gaan Die wet van Gauteng? Kaptein Cindie McKelly, 'n forensiese spesialis van Randfontein Polisiestasie, word een oggend in Februarie na 'n misdaadtoneel in Kagiso ontbied. Daar vind sy die oorskot van drie slagoffers in 'n verwaarloosde klinkersteenhuis: Twee Somaliese vroue en een Suid-Afrikaner – laasgenoemde met 'n koeëlronde gat waar sy linkeroog behoort te wees. Vroeg April ontvang Cindie 'n oproep van kaptein Awande Mhlanga, speurder in Parktown, oor drie moorde wat blykbaar ooreenstem met haar eie ondersoek. En 'n paar dae later vind hulle nóg 'n slagoffer met dieselfde modus operandi, op Muldersdrift. 'n Taakmag word saamgestel om die Oogarts, soos die media na die skerpskutter verwys, vas te trek. Ten spyte van 'n onbekwame brigadier en ewig krimpende begrotings, begin Cindie en Awande geleidelik 'n komplekse netwerk ontrafel wat staatskaping laat lyk na swieties steel in die hoekkafee. Die wet van Gauteng, Hannes Barnard se debuutspanningsroman, het 'n verweefde, eg Suid-Afrikaanse intrige: politieke faksiegevegte, aartskorrupsie én geldwassery. 'n Hoogs leesbare politieke riller, aksiebelaaid en meesleurend. Hierdie gesprek is oorspronklik in April 2022 hier op Netwerk24.com uitgesaai: https://www.netwerk24.com/netwerk24/kunste/boeke/vir-jou-dagboek-hannes-barnard-gesels-oor-sy-nuwe-politieke-riller-20220401 Bestel Die wet van Gauteng (Human & Rousseau) deur Hannes Barnard by goeie boek- en aanlyn winkels. Dit is ook as e-boek beskikbaar. Musiek: “Hard to Love” deur HoliznaCC0 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/music-from-the-vault/hard-to-love/)

In this episode of the NB Publishers podcast, Jen Thorpe helps us navigate the tricky terrain of adulthood and shares some great life hacks from her book Adulting 101. Sam Beckbessinger, author of Manage Your Money Like a Fucking Grownup, leads the discussion. This episode was recorded during an Exclusive Books webinar launch. Get your copy of Adulting 101 here: https://www.exclusivebooks.co.za/product/9780795710445 Sometimes (often!) it is hard to be an adult. Yes, you can go to bed as late as you want, but you have to make decisions all the time. You have bills to pay and taxes to do. You need a place to live, and good people to live with, and you need a job. Then there is the government, crime, climate change and fake news. It's enough to make you want to scream – WHY DID NOBODY TELL ME IT WOULD BE LIKE THIS? There is no roadmap that will take you through life without a few wrong turns, but there are a few tips and tricks that can make the journey easier. Adulting 101 will help you navigate the tricky terrain of adulthood. Jen Thorpe guides you through everything you need to know (including what you don't yet know you need to know) from relationships, sex, work, health and money to how government and the media work. Music: "Whatever" by HolznaCC0 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/lo-fi-and-chill/whatever-2/)

In hierdie episode gesels die skrywer Louis Krüger met SARIE-boekeredakteur Phyllis Green. Die verleiding van Eva de Winter is 'n ragfyn bestekopname van die grysland in 'n huwelik, en tegelyk 'n verkenning van die skaduagtige en manipulerende wêreld van farmaseutika en big data. Deur die skrywer van o.m. Gevaarlike land (1990), Herinnering aan Agnes (1995) en Wederkoms: Die lewe en geskiedenis van Jannes Hoop (2009). Hierdie episode is opgeneem tydens ‘n Graffiti Aanlynkuier in April 2022. Bestel Die verleiding van Eva de Winter deur Louis Krüger hier by Graffiti Boeke se aanlynwinkel: https://www.graffitiboeke.co.za/af/384291/Boeke

In hierdie episode van NB-Uitgewers se podsending voer Jean Meiring 'n uiters interessante onderhoud met skrywer Ben Viljoen. Die vloek van Levitikus is Ben Viljoen se derde roman, voorafgegaan deur 'n Nuwe Wildernis (2013) en 'n Ballade vir Nkunzi (2020). Waaroor gaan Die vloek van Levitikus? Die wêreld van die gemarginaliseerde is 'n eensame plek, sou Jakkie Duvenhage spoedig ontdek. Die bewuswording van sy ‘andersheid' dompel hom in 'n lewe wat wipplank ry van skoonheidstitels en aanvaarding tot skokterapie en huisgeweld. Deurentyd voel hy die druk van staande te probeer bly teen die sosiale diskriminasie wat sy lewenswyse ontlok. “Ons wil graag glo dat ons in 'n verligte era leef, een van verdraagsaamheid en begrip, maar dis nie waar nie. Die mensdom verbrand nog steeds hul hekse.” Só som een van sy lewensgeselle die realiteit van Jakkie se bestaan vir hom op. Deur dit alles bly die liefde van sy ma hom deurdra. Maar wanneer hy by 'n reeks sinistere moorde betrek word, word nie net die grense van daardie band beproef nie, maar ook dié tussen hom en die grootste liefde van sy lewe. Bestel Die vloek van Levitikus by goeie boek- en aanlynwinkels. Ook as e-boek beskikbaar. Meer inligting op ons webtuiste: http://www.nb.co.za/af/view-book/?id=9780624092858 Musiek: "Gentle Sea Swell" deur Daniel Birch (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Daniel_Birch/Ambient_Experiments_With_A_Yamaha_PortaSound_PSS-140/LANDR-Gentle_Sea_Swell/)

In this episode of the NB Publishers Podcast we hear John Maytham in conversation with Finuala Dowling about her new novel, The Man Who Loved Crocodile Tamers. The interview was recorded at the book launch at Exclusive Books, V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. More about the book: Gina knows hardly anything about her father apart from the fact that he was once engaged to Koringa, a crocodile tamer, and that he is buried in an unmarked grave. In between shifts at a call centre, with Doubt always looking over her shoulder, she works on a novel about him, ultimately drawing back the curtain on a complex, sad but also funny and enchanting life. The Man Who Loved Crocodile Tamers is a story about love, family, fear and the banishing of fear: a celebration of strong women and a defence of a ‘nervous' man. Order The Man Who Loved Crocodile Tamers by Finuala Dowling from leading bookstores nationwide or online. Also available as an e-book. More details on our website: http://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9780795709630 Music: "Boundless Sky" by Siddhartha Corsus (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Siddhartha/shangri-la/boundless-sky)

Morné Mundey van Radio Helderberg gesels met die skrywer Barend Vos oor sy roman, Rut en Boas. Dr. Barend Vos is 'n bekroonde Christenskrywer en predikant. Waarom het Barend Vos hierdie Bybelverhaal gekies vir sy roman? Waaroor gaan Rut en Boas? Rut is 'n jong weduwee. Wanneer haar skoonma Naomi ─ self ook 'n weduwee ─ wil teruggaan na Betlehem waar sy vandaan kom, volg Rut haar. In Betlehem vind Naomi haar ou woonhuis en grond beset deur Boas en sy moeder Ragab ─ dié Ragab wat 'n rooi tou uit Jerigo se muur laat hang het. Tog is dit juis Ragab se skarlakenverlede wat haar empatie met die prostitute buite Betlehem se poorte gee. Oor alles heen waak die oudstes met hulle eie agendas, dikwels selfverryking of onregmatige bevoordeling. Hieruit triomfeer een van die mooiste Bybelse liefdesverhale, dié van Rut en Boas. Barend Vos herskep dit met eietydse dialoog en 'n sensitiwiteit wat van hierdie Bybelse figure onthoubare ménse maak. Bestel Rut en Boas: 'n liefdesverhaal deur Barend Vos by goeie boek- en aanlynwinkels. Ook as e-boek beskikbaar. Meer inligting: http://www.nb.co.za/af/view-book/?id=9780796322623

Teatervervaardiger Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck gesels met mede-teaterfundi's Alexa Strachan en De Klerk Oelofse oor die impak van Koöperasiestories en PG du Plessis se nalatenskap. PG du Plessis was een van Afrikaans se meestervertellers. En met Koöperasiestories wat ook as 'n televisiereeks uitgesaai is, het hy volksbesit geword. Hierdie heruitgawe is 'n keur van die gewildste humoristiese kortverhale oor die lief en die leed van die mense in die dorp Gezinasrus. Flambojante karakters soos Veldsman, Genis, Vissertjie, Myta, Oom Botes en die Pieterses kruip ten spyte hulle stommighede en streke, diep in 'n mens se hart. Hierdie gesprek is oorspronklik in Februarie 2022 hier op Netwerk24.com uitgesaai: https://www.netwerk24.com/netwerk24/kunste/boeke/boekgesprek-teaterkenners-gesels-oor-kooperasiestories-20220216 Bestel Koöperasiestories deur PG du Plessis by goeie boek- en aanlynwinkels. Ook as e-boek beskikbaar. Musiek: “After Christmas Blues (ID 1644)” deur Lobo Loco(https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/afterwork/after-christmas-blues-id-1644)

"It's enormously courageous to write the things you tell us in your book, because you did these things to yourself. You chose this lifestyle." In this episode, we hear from publisher Melinda Ferguson about this brave memoir, followed by a conversation between Tracy Going and the author of White Trash, Terry Angelos. More about White Trash by Terry Angelos: White Trash is a remarkable memoir told in vivid detail, laced with dark humour and savage honesty as the narrator unravels what it means to be a white African and what draws her into the brutal world of teenage sex work. But ultimately it's a story about finding a shard of light in the darkness, in a heroic quest to reinvent the self. This episode was recorded during an Exclusive Books webinar launch. Get your copy of book title here: https://www.exclusivebooks.co.za/product/9781990973383 Music: "The Tide (Acoustic)" by Wildlight (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Wildlight/The_Tide_Acoustic/Wildlight_-_The_Tide_Acoustic_-_08_From_The_Ground_Up_Acoustic)

"Waarom lees mense spanningsfiksie vir ontvlugting in 'n land met soveel misdaad?" Die skrywer van Vlam, Sidney Gilroy, beantwoord hierdie en ander interessante vrae in sy gesprek met Truïse Prinsloo, senior fiksieredakteur by Human & Rousseau. Vlam is nog 'n blitsblaaier deur Sidney Gilroy! Middernag, die skrywer se tweede roman, is in 2021 met die kykNET-Rapport-filmprys bekroon. Waaroor gaan Vlam? Speursersant Sollie Mthembu se huwelik lê aan skerwe. Nyandi het die kinders gevat en is sak en pak terug Lesotho toe. Terwyl hy in 'n Bloemfonteinse gastehuis lê en tob oor waarom Nyandi hom sou wantrou, brand 'n kunsgalery op Parys tot op die grond af. Die wêreldberoemde kunstenaar Aretha Hattingh se oeuvre – en tuiste – nou 'n hoop as. En in die middel van die ruïne: die oorskot van 'n vrou, vermoedelik dié van Aretha. In Parys ontmoet Sollie 'n handvol verdagtes: 'n kunsagent, 'n prokureur, 'n slagter, 'n bouer en 'n koerier. Voeg hierby 'n venynige aanneemkind, 'n jaloerse, skatryk eksman, die dorp se sprankelvrou én 'n stasiebevelvoerder wat die septer na haar eie reëls en tyd swaai, en jy het die wenresep vir 'n intrige gevul met hoogdrama. Is dit moord? Selfdood? Of bloot 'n fratsongeluk? Bestel Vlam deur Sidney Gilroy by goeie boek- en aanlynwinkels. Ook as e-boek beskikbaar. Meer inligting oor Sidney Gilroy en sy boeke: https://www.sidneygilroy.com/ Musiek: "Dirt Rhodes" by Kevin Macleod (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Blues_Sampler/Dirt_Rhodes)

In hierdie episode van NB-Uitgewers se potgooi gesels Zelda Bezuidenhout oor haar jeugroman, Anderkant die blou en sy lees ook 'n gedeelte voor. Dis altyd spesiaal om 'n voorlesing deur die skrywer self te hoor! Zelda Bezuidenhout is 'n skrywer van jeugverhale, kortverhale, radiodramas, rubrieke, reklamekopie en volwasse fiksie. Haar eerste roman vir volwassenes, Die dekonstruksie van Retta Blom, het in 2019 by Kwela Boeke verskyn. Haar jeugverhaal As mens geluk kon proe is in 2017 as naaswenner in Lapa se jeugromankompetisie bekroon. In 2019 is sy naaswenner in RSG se radiodramakompetisie met die hoorspel As ‘n kind kom kuier en in 2020 behaal sy en haar medeskrywer Lunéll Kruger die eerste plek in Netwerk24 se luisterdramakompetisie met Koppelkat. Sy woon op Parys in die Vrystaat. Bestel Anderkant die blou deur Zelda Bezuidenhout by goeie boek- en aanlynwinkels. Dit is ook as e-boek beskikbaar. Meer inligting: http://www.nb.co.za/af/view-book/?id=9780624091929 Musiek: "Indigo Wild" deur Blue Sky Moon (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/blue-sky-moon/prophet-and-loss/indigo-wild)

What happens in Swakopmund stays in Swakopmund? In this episode of the NB Publishers podcast writer Rebecca Davis chats to Ivan Johnson about his memoir, But He Speaks So Well: Memoir of a South African identity crisis. More about the book: Join Ivan Johnson in this memoir of an identity crisis as a high-spirited boy from a close-knit family on the Cape Flats becomes a man amid the turmoil of 'The Struggle'. Joining the lily-white advertising industry, he ghosts from group to group, fitting in everywhere but belonging nowhere. Told with flair and irreverence, Ivan's sharp eye and zest for life gives both food for thought and great entertainment. This episode was recorded during an Exclusive Books webinar launch. Get your copy of book title here: https://www.exclusivebooks.co.za/product/9780624092186 Music: "Stylish Groove" by Scott Holmes Music (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix/stylish-groove)