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On Thursday, February 26, at 9 PM, CapeTalk hosts Marcus Brewster, a prominent figure in entertainment and PR. Brewster, known for his role on Pop Idol and for representing global icons, will discuss the intricate business of publishing, secrets behind bestsellers, and his transition to writing fiction. Listen live or rebroadcast Sunday.
Kurt Egelhof, a renowned South African actor and director, is launching four debut books in 2026, reflecting his socio-political insights and personal narratives. His works, including The Adventure Boys and The Palace of Broken Dreams, draw from his extensive career and experiences, emphasizing social injustices and historical contexts.
Lionel Richie’s Truly is a captivating 460-page memoir showcasing his remarkable journey as a prolific songwriter and cultural icon. Rich in storytelling, the book invites readers to experience his musical legacy across 23 chapters, enhanced by a thoughtfully curated Spotify playlist, making it a must-read for fans of great talent and storytelling.
"Lessons From My Father," a book by Steve Anderson, celebrates diverse South African voices recounting their experiences with fatherhood. Featuring 32 contributors, it highlights both the strengths and flaws of fathers, emphasizing the importance of connection and healing. The publication aims to inspire better parenting, fostering strong families and a compassionate society.
Book Review: Mafia Land by Kyle Cowan Every so often, a book comes along that grips you by the throat and refuses to let go. Kyle Cowan’s Mafia Land is one of those books. It is not just a read it, the book is an experience. With 238 pages of meticulously researched detail, Cowan takes us on a terrifying... Continue Reading →
Cape Town, by Tony Stern and Alain Proust, is an exquisite coffee table book celebrating the beauty of the city through breathtaking photographs. It captures the vibrancy and culture of Cape Town with minimal text, inviting readers to experience its charm. A must-have for lovers of photography and the city alike.
Tune in to CapeTalk on June 26 at 9 PM for an interview with Thundafund CEO Erica Schofield discussing their new crowdfunding guide for non-profits and creatives.
Siphokazi Jonas's "Weeping Becomes a River" interweaves poetry, theatre, and film to explore themes of cultural alienation and the complexities of tradition, religion, and migration in democratic South Africa.
The Open Book Festival will host a Workshop Week in Cape Town from June 2 to 7, 2025, at Bertha House in Mowbray.
National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS)Advancing the Humanities and Social Sciences. Ululations of Excellence! As we continue to celebrate 10 years of the HSS Awards, we proudly acknowledge the exceptional literary achievement of Weeping Becomes a River by Siphokazi Jonas with a foreword by Trevor Jones which was honoured in the Best Fiction: Poetry category at the hashtag#HSSAwards2025. Celebrating boundary... Continue Reading →
Marcus Brewster reached celebrity status in 2001 as a judge on the first season of the TV show Pop Idol, but was already a name in music promotion since the mid-80s as a record company man where he was International Promotions Manager for EMI (Queen, Tina Turner, Roxette, etc).Marcus Joins me in studio at CapeTalk... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas will be part of two powerful sessions at this year’s Franschhoek Literary Festival, both happening on 16 May 2025 ONE, AN OTHER 14:30 – 15:30 Franschhoek Theatre Joined by Ashanti Kunene, Siphokazi explores the linguistic and cultural alienation experienced by Black learners in former Model C schools during the ’90s and early 2000s,... Continue Reading →
Do join Siphokazi as talks about her award winning poetry book "Weeping Becomes at River” at Pinelands Library on Wednesday 16th April from 10am till 11am Siphokazi Jonas is a weaver of seemingly discordant worlds; growing up in an Afrikaans dorpie, attending an English boarding school, and going on annual holidays to a village, emaXhoseni, during... Continue Reading →
Digtersparadys huldig Breyten Breytenbach.The event was on the 4th April at the KKNK in Oudtshoorn.WITH Antjie Krog, Bibi Slippers, Riku Lätti, Danie Marais, Tom Dreyer and Siphokazi Jonas Antjie Krog paid tribute to poet Breyten Breytenbach and brought her poems to life.Danie Marais (Ek en jy bestaan nie), Tom Dreyer (Nou in infrarooi), Bibi Slippers (Soekenjin) and Siphokazi Jonas (pictured... Continue Reading →
If you're at KKNK in Oudtshoorn this weekend, don’t miss this special event! Join us on Friday, 4 April, at 17:30 for an unforgettable evening of poetry and music. Antjie Krog will pay tribute to Breyten Breytenbach, while Siphokazi Jonas, Bibi Slippers, Daniela Maartens, and Tom Dreyer will share readings from their collections. Acclaimed musician... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas' Weeping Becomes a River was honoured as a joint winner for Best Poetry last night (28th March 2025) at the 10th Annual Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Awards Gratitude to NIHSS for their commitment to celebrating bold thinkers, storytellers, and changemakers who shape our understanding of society through research, creativity, and scholarship. Thank... Continue Reading →
The third edition of the Johannesburg Festival of Women Writers (JFWW) returns to the University of Johannesburg on the 9th March 2025.Book lovers will get to celebrate women’s voices, and honour local and international writers who continue to shape the landscape of women’s writing. Under the theme African’s Women’s Writing in the 21st Century the JFWW takes place at... Continue Reading →
Yesterday 4th February was an absolutely outstanding day. Siphokazi spent the afternoon with approximately 1000 learners at Westerford High School discussing her book, WEEPING BECOMES A RIVER. Together, they laughed, reflected, and she challenged them to embody their authentic selves and creativity wherever they go.THIS is a core reason why she wrote the book.As teacher Steve... Continue Reading →
Cape Flats Book Festival offers literary feast Siphokazi Jonas is among the line-up of authors and poets at the Cape Flats Book Festival. Book lovers will have a chance to meet local and international authors at this weekend’s Cape Flats Book Festival, at West End Primary, in Lentegeur, Mitchell’s Plain. All talks are FREE and... Continue Reading →
The fourth Cape Flats Book Festival returns to West End Primary School in Lentegeur, Mitchell’s Plain, on Saturday and Sunday February 1 and 2. The FREE festival is organised annually by Read to Rise, a non-profit organisation that promotes youth literacy in poor communities.Siphokazi Jonas is on stage on 2 February - see poster below “The Cape Flats Book... Continue Reading →
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