Jacana Media News
What to do?
6th March 2026
Papa and Mama live with their five children in a crowded, little house. When Gogo and Mkhulu come to stay, the house begins to feel cramped and chaotic. Desperate for peace, Papa visits Wise Wazini, hoping she’ll know how to solve the problem. But Wise Wazini’s advice only makes things noisier,... →
Papa and Mama live with their five children in a crowded, little house. When Gogo and Mkhulu come to stay, the house begins to feel cramped and chaotic. Desperate for peace, Papa visits Wise Wazini, hoping she’ll know how to solve the problem. But Wise Wazini’s advice only makes things noisier,... →
Milani’s Gift
6th March 2026
Milani loves to sing, especially in the mornings when the rooster crows. The birds in her father’s chicken coop greet the day with their songs. But Milani is a shy girl and she only feels free to sing when no one is watching. One day, her father discovers her hidden talent and encourages her to... →
Milani loves to sing, especially in the mornings when the rooster crows. The birds in her father’s chicken coop greet the day with their songs. But Milani is a shy girl and she only feels free to sing when no one is watching. One day, her father discovers her hidden talent and encourages her to... →
Butterfly Heart
6th March 2026
Butterfly Heart follows the close friendship between two young girls. Neo and Mosa are best friends who share everything and have heart-shaped stones to remind them of their special connection. But when Mosa’s heart begins to slow, Neo must face the pain of watching her best friend struggle with... →
Butterfly Heart follows the close friendship between two young girls. Neo and Mosa are best friends who share everything and have heart-shaped stones to remind them of their special connection. But when Mosa’s heart begins to slow, Neo must face the pain of watching her best friend struggle with... →
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... →
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... →