Jacana Media News
The Jacana People's book sale! 50% Off all books, all day!
2nd March 2026
Happy sale day! Enjoy 50% off all books today, 2 March 2026. Don't miss out, head over to www.jacana.co.za to start shopping. →
Happy sale day! Enjoy 50% off all books today, 2 March 2026. Don't miss out, head over to www.jacana.co.za to start shopping. →
Umlungu Omnyama
27th February 2026
Kopano Matlwa’s award-winning, internationally published and globally translated Coconut is now available in isiZulu for preorder as Umlungu Omnyama, translated by Dr Celimpilo Dladla. Ofilwe and Fikile’s story is ready to connect with both new and returning readers through South Africa’s most... →
Kopano Matlwa’s award-winning, internationally published and globally translated Coconut is now available in isiZulu for preorder as Umlungu Omnyama, translated by Dr Celimpilo Dladla. Ofilwe and Fikile’s story is ready to connect with both new and returning readers through South Africa’s most... →
the sad boy’s starter pack and other poems
16th February 2026
In this intimate and modern poetry collection, Zubayr Charles seeks healing amidst the shocks of personal and social rejection, navigating the paradoxes of identity and love. Vivid, brave and witty, the sad boy’s starter pack is a reclamation of the self and a homecoming for the lonely and... →
In this intimate and modern poetry collection, Zubayr Charles seeks healing amidst the shocks of personal and social rejection, navigating the paradoxes of identity and love. Vivid, brave and witty, the sad boy’s starter pack is a reclamation of the self and a homecoming for the lonely and... →
Ulibambe Lingashoni: A History of Ilanga Lase Natal Newspaper
21st January 2026
Ilanga lase Natal, founded by John and Nokutela Dube in 1903, is the last survivor of the black South African newspapers established at the turn of the 20th century. Bongani Ngqulunga’s selection of stellar contributors explore Ilanga’s longevity and examine the history of this groundbreaking... →
Ilanga lase Natal, founded by John and Nokutela Dube in 1903, is the last survivor of the black South African newspapers established at the turn of the 20th century. Bongani Ngqulunga’s selection of stellar contributors explore Ilanga’s longevity and examine the history of this groundbreaking... →
From Education Crisis to Organisation: Reflections on the NECC (1985 – 1995)
2nd December 2025
From Education Crisis to Organisation unlocks the story of how learning became a movement in South Africa – and changed lives beyond the classroom. It situates the history of the National Education Crisis/Coordinating Committee (NECC) among broader histories of resistance to apartheid. The NECC... →
From Education Crisis to Organisation unlocks the story of how learning became a movement in South Africa – and changed lives beyond the classroom. It situates the history of the National Education Crisis/Coordinating Committee (NECC) among broader histories of resistance to apartheid. The NECC... →
Book Launches
Sappi Tree Spotting Cape: From Coast to Kalahari
24th February 2026
Jacana Media and the Kirstenbosch Branch of the Botanical Society of South Africa invite you to the launch of Sappi Tree Spotting Cape from Coast to Kalahari. Eugene Moll will be in conversation with Michaela Badenhorst from Greenpop. →
Jacana Media and the Kirstenbosch Branch of the Botanical Society of South Africa invite you to the launch of Sappi Tree Spotting Cape from Coast to Kalahari. Eugene Moll will be in conversation with Michaela Badenhorst from Greenpop. →
'Zapiro: What Else Could Go Wrong?' book launch
24th November 2025
South Africa’s best-loved and most fearless cartoonist, Zapiro, is back with his 30th annual collection, What Else Could Go Wrong? – a searing, satirical look at another year of political absurdity, national upheaval and international lunacy captured in a brilliant series of cartoons. Catch... →
South Africa’s best-loved and most fearless cartoonist, Zapiro, is back with his 30th annual collection, What Else Could Go Wrong? – a searing, satirical look at another year of political absurdity, national upheaval and international lunacy captured in a brilliant series of cartoons. Catch... →
'All the Saints' Gqeberha book launch
11th November 2025
Jacana Media is delighted to invite you to the Ggeberha launch of All the Saints, a sharp and witty school story for everyone from your teen to your tannie. Debut author Wesley Roodt will be in conversation with Dr Eileen Scheckle. Join Wesley and Eileen as they discuss how finding one's path... →
Jacana Media is delighted to invite you to the Ggeberha launch of All the Saints, a sharp and witty school story for everyone from your teen to your tannie. Debut author Wesley Roodt will be in conversation with Dr Eileen Scheckle. Join Wesley and Eileen as they discuss how finding one's path... →