A powerful new book, South African Rugby: Untold Stories from a Divided Nation, seeks to correct the omissions of history by finally giving voice to the 45 former national non-racial rugby stars who sacrificed personal glory for principle under apartheid.

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Local author Eltin Deelman, who grew up in Macassar, once known as "Braaf se Plaas", has channelled a lifetime of personal struggle and spiritual transformation into his newly-launched book, aimed directly at men, husbands and fathers.

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Somerset West library achieved second place among all Cape Town libraries during Fine Free Week with 567 overdue items returned, contributing to a citywide total of 9 105 items worth R1.14 million during the third amnesty period of 2024.

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Authors Riaan Manser and Murray Williams delighted children at Lourensford's book reading, launching the estate's Winter Culture Festival Celebration of Books.

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