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In this jaw-dropping classic of prison escape literature, Tim Jenkin tells of how he, Stephen Lee and Alexander Moumbaris, using a series of hand-made wooden keys, got through nine locked doors inside Pretoria Central, taking them to Mozambique and finally to London.

This place is labelled the city of gold, Jozi Maboneng. There is indeed a constant rush, the winner takes it all, and a "survival of the fittest" mentality driving the hunger and competitive spirit of those born here, and equally seen in the eyes of the immigrants; legal and illegal alike.

This novel opens the door to the lives of five Coloured women facing life-changing challenges while trying to do the most important thing - survive another day in Eldorado Park in the south of Johannesburg.

Corruption cost taxpayers around R1.5 trillion during Jacob Zuma's spell as president of South Africa. Despite attempts by the police, the courts and the Public Protector to stem the rising tide of graft in South Africa, several politicians were rewarded with high office after stealing the aspirations of millions of people.

This exciting third book from David Bristow covers everything environmental in South Africa that you always wanted to know about. Subjects including pesticides, poaching, petrol, plastics, population, pollination, pollution, pods, politics, pharmaceuticals, people, prophets, power and poop.

In this journey, someone will get lost, someone will give up and turn back, and someone may go all the way to the end. All these people will try to tell you the story of what happened.

An account of the life experiences of a South African of Indian descent who was fortunate enough to be a part of some of South Africa's most important changes in the transition from apartheid to a constitutional democracy.

'It was said that my maternal grandfather, Iederoos Sallie, could stand on the corner of 15th and Krause Street in Fietas, and be heard all the way down to number 22 when he burst into song [...] I remember my mother telling me, when I was quite young but old enough to understand, that my father, Moegammat Sallie Sallie,

The winner of the 2017 Ernest Cole Award is Daylin Paul for his project, Broken Land. The project explores the other side of power. Set in Mpumalanga, home of 46% of South Africa's arable soil, it is also the area where nine power-burning coal stations are active.

Gwen Ansell's Introduction to Journalism has been the go-to textbook for university journalism classes and intern programmes since it first appeared (as Basic Journalism) in 2002. But newsrooms have been changing fast.

Offers an insider's view of life on tour from one of South Africa's most enduring sports writers, Liam Del Carme, while he follows the much-cherished national rugby team, the Springboks.

Offers spellbinding stories of some amazing, little-known places in South Africa. Of Hominins, Hunter-Gatherers and Heroes is a journey through a bucket list of must-see places in this 'world in one country'. These stories will excite, entertain, and enthral you.

Drawing on an extensive array of sources - written, oral and visual - this book provides a rounded social, intellectual, educational, cultural and political history of one of Africa's foremost universities during the first phase of apartheid. It puts a spotlight on its leaders, lecturers and learners, but its wide focus takes in many other

Now in its 9th year, the Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Award is a launching pad for upcoming poets.

What would life be like without a Daily Maverick dose of Zapiro? Where would we be without the illumination, the spicy crispy wit, the cutting, the clever, the way of showing us the politicians and life in South Africa with a dose of humour and more than a dash of satire?

Ronnie Kasrils's memoir reflects on compelling questions as to what turned a white youngster from a modest background into a life-long revolutionary of note. A tiny minority who abandoned a life of privilege were the antithesis of conventionality and toeing the line. What made those such as Kasrils break all the rules and confront white power

Ndileka Mandela is a social activist, former ICU nurse and the head of a rural upliftment organisation. Born to Madiba Thembekile Mandela (Nelson Mandela's first born), who died in a car accident while his father was in prison, and the eldest grandchild of Nelson Mandela, Ndileka has lived a challenging life - a labyrinth of highs and lows.

Showcases some of the most provocative works of fiction, poetry and non-fiction. The winning essay, 'Mothers and Men' by OluTimehin Adegbeye, truly captures the essence of the African LGBTQI+ community. The anthology showcases some of Africa's most talented writers. The unique prize calls for multi-layered, stirring African voices