Award-winning author Gerda Taljaard has been shortlisted for the prestigious Netwerk24 kykNet Rapport Fiction Prize for her latest novel, Die grafdigter (“The Graveyard Poet”). It was published… Read more “‘Die grafdigter’ by Gerda Taljaard shortlisted for the Netwerk24 kykNet Rapport Fiction Prize”
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11th Book Adaptation Rights Market of the Venice Film Festival
Catrina Wessels Rights Management will participate in the Venice Film Festival’s 11th Book Adaptation Rights Market from September 4-6, exploring film adaptation opportunities for their catalogue and connecting with industry professionals.
Dalene Matthee honoured with the National Order of Ikhamanga
At the National Orders awards ceremony on 19 May 2026, Dalene Matthee was honoured posthumously with the Order of Ikhamanga in Bronze for her “excellent contribution to… Read more “Dalene Matthee honoured with the National Order of Ikhamanga”
Two upcoming translations add to a landmark year for Martin Steyn
The recent sale of Albanian translation rights for Swartval (Blackfall) by Martin Steyn adds to what is already a significant year for this compelling South African crime… Read more “Two upcoming translations add to a landmark year for Martin Steyn”
French edition of ‘Die kleinste ramp denkbaar’ by Francois Smith
It is a pleasure to share the cover of the French edition of Francois Smith’s second novel, Die kleinste ramp denkbaar. Translated by Pierre-Marie Finkelstein and published… Read more “French edition of ‘Die kleinste ramp denkbaar’ by Francois Smith”
Peter Venison wins inaugural Gambling Book Awards
Peter Venison has won the inaugural Gambling Book Awards with Sol: My Friend and Adversary, Sol Kerzner. Congratulations to the author and publisher! https://www.thebookseller.com/news/peter-venison-wins-inaugural-gambling-book-awards Click here for more… Read more “Peter Venison wins inaugural Gambling Book Awards”
‘SOL: My Friend and Adversary, Sol Kerzner’ shortlisted for inaugural Gambling Book Awards
It was recently announced that SOL: My Friend and Adversary, Sol Kerzner, a memoir by Peter Venison, is one of the four titles shortlisted for the inaugural… Read more “‘SOL: My Friend and Adversary, Sol Kerzner’ shortlisted for inaugural Gambling Book Awards”
Albanian edition of ‘Jungu Josh 1: The Golden Calabash’ by Constant van Graan
The Albanian edition of Jungu Josh: Die goue kalbas, the first title in the exciting series of adventure novels by Constant van Graan, was published by Ombra… Read more “Albanian edition of ‘Jungu Josh 1: The Golden Calabash’ by Constant van Graan”
Irma Venter awarded the ATKV Suspense Prize 2025 for ‘Al wat tel’
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.
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”
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