Irma Venter wins the 2025 ATKV Suspense Prize for her novel Al wat tel. The judges praised the author’s depiction of current issues and compelling character development in her acclaimed suspense series.
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Karavan Press awarded the CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa for ‘In Silence My Heart Speaks’ by Thobeka Yose
During an awards ceremony held in Algiers, Algeria, on 6 September, the Cape Town-based independent press Karavan Press was announced as the winner of the prestigious 2025… Read more “Karavan Press awarded the CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa for ‘In Silence My Heart Speaks’ by Thobeka Yose”
Albanian edition: ‘Skuldig’ by Martin Steyn
The Albanian edition of Skuldig (Guilty) by Martin Steyn saw a warm welcome to the Albanian market, with several prominent interviews with the translator, Sidita Dano, featured… Read more “Albanian edition: ‘Skuldig’ by Martin Steyn”
10th Book Adaptation Rights Market at the Venice Film Festival
It is the first day of meetings at the Book Adaptation Rights Market of the Venice Film Festival, and talks are underway. Ouida Smit is representing Catrina… Read more “10th Book Adaptation Rights Market at the Venice Film Festival”
‘Al wat tel’ by Irma Venter shortlisted for the ATKV Suspense Prize 2025
Al wat tel (All That Counts) by Irma Venter has been shortlisted for the ATKV Suspense Prize 2025. Al wat tel is the third title in Irma… Read more “‘Al wat tel’ by Irma Venter shortlisted for the ATKV Suspense Prize 2025”
‘In Silence My Heart Speaks’ by Thobeka Yose: Karavan Press shortlisted for CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa
Karavan Press has been shortlisted for the CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa for In Silence My Heart Speaks by Thobeka Yose, which the judging panel, chaired… Read more “‘In Silence My Heart Speaks’ by Thobeka Yose: Karavan Press shortlisted for CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa”
Arabic edition: ‘Kringe in ’n bos’ by Dalene Matthee
The Arabic translation of Kringe in ’n bos (Circles in A Forest) by Dalene Matthee is out now from the Cairo-based Mahrousa Publishing and it is a… Read more “Arabic edition: ‘Kringe in ’n bos’ by Dalene Matthee”
Catrina Wessels Rights Management selected for the 2025 Venice Film Festival’s Book Adaptation Rights Market
It is a pleasure to announce that Catrina Wessels Rights Management has been selected to participate in the 10th edition of the prestigious Book Adaptation Rights Market at the Venice International Film Festival 2025.
Ombra GVG acquires ‘Jungu Josh: The Golden Calabash’ by Constant van Graan
The Tirana Book Fair of 2025 will see the launch of the Albanian translation of the first title in Constant van Graan’s exciting adventure series, Jungu Josh.… Read more “Ombra GVG acquires ‘Jungu Josh: The Golden Calabash’ by Constant van Graan”
Mannequin Pictures options political thriller ‘Good Hope’ by Nick Clelland
Mannequin Pictures has optioned the screen rights to the political thriller Good Hope, the debut novel of South African author, political advisor and communications specialist, Nick Clelland, for adaptation into a series.
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