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WATCH | Writers and poets pay tribute to Diana Ferrus at book festival
Dr Diana Ferrus died a day before the Cape Flats Book Festival, which she was set to attend. Writers and family paid moving tributes to the poet.
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Booksellers and sites’ recommended reads for 2026
Discover essential 2026 book recommendations from Exclusive Books, Goodreads Choice Awards and Book Lounge. Fiction, non-fiction and more.
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Fifth free Cape Flats Book Festival brings together ‘two worlds’
Join the free Cape Flats Book Festival at West End Primary School, Mitchells Plain on 31 Jan-1 Feb. 90+ speakers, 50+ sessions celebrating literature.
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Beat the summer heat with holiday reads for every age and interest
Here is a selection of quick reviews, featuring something for everyone, to help with your holiday reading or book gift choices.
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OPINION | Bookstore watching
Reminiscing about the size of bookstores around the world and how its absence vs overabundance reveals a lot about supply and demand for reading.
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Kuruman-born author set to launch inspirational debut at hometown event
Tlotlisho Thupae will launch her debut memoir, “Becoming the Most Beautiful Version of Myself,” on 29 November in Kuruman, featuring performances, discussions, and book signings.
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Local authors publish SA-flavoured romances
The following books have a few things in common; they’re both written by South African authors, both feature Indian characters and both books have strong friendships at their core.
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Poetry anthology is a collection of sharp-edged shards
Not This Tender, a debut poetry anthology by Libyan-born Sarah Uheida, is full of sharp edges.
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