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Cape Town Book Fair 

P R O G R A M M E 

14 - 17 June

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LITERARY FORUM 

AT THE CAPE TOWN BOOK FAIR Location: Forum 

Saturday 

11h00 Michelle Magwood chats to Marina Lewyca, bestselling international 

author of A Short History of Tractors in the Ukraine. 

12noon John Maytham interviews Isobel Dixon, London based literary agent 

about her poetry anthology a Fold in the Map. 

14h00 Riaan Manser – enthusiastic author of Round Africa on my Bicycle will 

be discussing his fascinating journey around Africa, and you’ll get to 

see the bicycle! 

15h00 Max du Preez – controversial journalist, author and founder of the fi rst 

anti-government newspaper Vrye Weekblad, will discuss his work and 

what still motivates him. 

Sunday 

10h00 Michelle Magwood interviews acclaimed author Alexander McCall - 

Smith 

12h00 John Maytham - its a hanging matter as he chats to Chris Marnewick. 

13h00 Richard Kunzman, Deon Meyer and Mike Nicol will get together to 

discuss their books and between them should have some interesting 

insights into the crime genre which they’ve so successfully claimed. 

15h00 Milton Shain and Richard Mendelsohn, authors of The Jews in South 

Africa, have both written extensively about Jewish history in South 

Africa, will certainly bring to life characters like Barney Barnato, Helen 

Suzman, Sol Kerzner 

CAPE TOWN BOOK FAIR PROGRAMME 2008 

16h00 Andrew Feinstein, ex ANC MP and author of best seller, After the Party 

which gives an authoritative insight into the inner workings of the 

ANC. He will be joined by Xolela Mangcu, incisive social columnist, 

intellectual and author, whose new book To The Brink has just 

been launched. 

16h00 The secrets of women writers’ ANGELINA SITHEBE - Holy Hill, JOANNE 

JOWELL - The Other Side of Shame and RACHELLE GREEF - Everything 

but the Secret of my Whisky. 

Monday 

13h00 Mark Gevisser, the man who has given us Thabo Mbeki – The Dream 

Deferred, will no doubt have many anecdotes and answers to your 

questions about our president, and the time he spent with him whilst 

writing the book. 

14h00 Herman Giliomee, well known author of The Afrikaners will be here to 

discuss his work and answer any questions you may have about South 

African history and in particular the role of the Afrikaans people. 

16h00 The interesting and articulate Susan Mann and Sarah Lotz will be talk 

about women in writing, their infl uences and motivation and also to 

discuss their own work. 

THIS SPACE WILL ALSO HOST A SURPRISE INTERVIEWER OR TWO DURING 

THE FAIR…..

Saturday 14 June 

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10h00 Stand C19 

Early Reading for Babies and Toddlers: Reading is not just about stories. 

Join Kim Barker (Speech and Hearing Therapist, Author, Editor, Teacher and 

Mother) on this magical exploration of how to make story-time a very special 

time for the family. Maskew Miller Longman. 

10h00 Room 1.43 

Michael Poliza - presents a slide show on his book “Eyes Over Afrika.” 

Book Promotions. 

10h00 Room 1.61 

“The Feminine Formula For Success in Business:” Join New Africa Books for 

a fascinating presentation by life coach Sabana Crowcroft on how you can 

make a quantum leap in your career while still maintaining balance in your 

life. New Africa Books. 

10h00 Stand F15 

“Real Simple Fuss Free Meals” - Promotion in conjunction with Real Simple 

magazine, with giveaways. Struik Publishers. 

10h00 Stand K15 

“Nomtombomsa and the Sacred Pool.” An African Fantasy that follows the 

adventures of a girl who is called by her ancestors to become a sangoma. 

Chris Ntombemhlophe Reid. Juta. Signing. 

10h00 Stand L8 

Science on a shoestring. Doing fun science activities with everyday household 

items. Josef de Beer. Nasou Via Afrika. 

10h00 Stand Q7.6 

Alaythea Hamlyn will be available to sign copies of “Secret of the Tomb,” the 

first book in the new Epic of the Realm series. 

Truth House Publishing. 


10h15 Stand J6 

Reading IS fun – with Ziptales! See how reading comes alive with Ziptales, a 

fun digital reading programme. Shuter & Shooter. 

10h30 Room 2.40 

“Do State pensions and grants mitigate poverty and redress inequality, or do 

they simply create dependency?” HSRC Press. 

10h30 Stand E7 

Meet Miffy at our stand. Keida Children’s Books. 


Children, come and meet “Peter Rabbit” at the Penguin stand. 

10h30 Stand P19 

“I do not think therefore I am,” sequel to Dancing Pencils by Felicity Keats. 

Umsinsi. 

11h00 Childrens Zone 

“Yoga for Children.” Ages 6-10. 


“Inspired by the Adventures of Pinnochio.” Make and decorate a card puppet. 

Age 5-8. 

11h00 Room 1.41 

“Have you always wanted to write a book?” Louise Grantham, Publisher at 

Penguin Books, talks about what it takes to publish successfully in South 

Africa. Penguin Books. 

11h00 Room 1.42 

Jo-Anne Richards, author of “My Brother’s Book,” speaks about ‘getting to 

know your characters.’ Pan Macmillan. 

11h00 Room 1.43 

“A Life In Transition.” Panel discussion with author Alex Boraine about the TRC.


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Participants: Alex Boraine, Max du Preez & Mac Maharaj. Zebra Press. 

11h00 Room 1.61 

“So you want to be a copy editor?” John Linnegar, workshop facilitator. 

McGillivray Linnegar Associates. 

11h00 Room 1.62 

“Smart, smarter - smartie!” Learn literacy through Oxford’s First Bilingual 

Dictionaries. Oxford University Press. 

11h00 Room 1.63 

“Whose terrorist anyway?” The inside story of four MK soldiers in the 

previous era’s last big political trial. Join Peter Harris, author of “In a 

Different Time”, and Achmat Dangor, author of Booker-short-listed “Bitter 

Fruit”, in a discussion moderated by Mike Nicol. Umuzi. 


Introducing the NEW Longman South African Schools’ e-Dictionary – Find 

out why the Longman South African Schools’ e-Dictionary is the best 

dictionary for South African schools! Maskew Miller Longman. 

11h00 Stand C21a 

Arthur Attwell, Director of Electric Book Works, explains how print-on-demand 

works, and how authors and publishers can use the Mousehand service to get 

their books available in print on international and South African bookselling 

websites. Electric Book Works. 


Meet Adriaan Groenewald, author of “Moving Towards your Leadership 

Destiny.” Stephan Phillips. 


Book Signings: “Take Two Veg & Call Me in the Morning” by Zapiro & 

“Bitterkomix Annual 2008” by Anton Kannemeyer. Jacana Media. 



Meet Terry Crawford-Browne, author of “Eye on the Money”, and EKM Dido, 

author of “’n Ander Ek”. Umuzi. 


Meet Steven Webb who will sign copies and talk about his new and bestselling 

book, “Ops Medic: A National Serviceman’s Border War.” 

Galago Publishing. 


Meet the Author – Gcina Mhlophe, South Africa’s favourite storyteller. Gcina 

Mhlophe tells the story of “The Singing Chameleon,” a wonderful Malawian 

folktale about a lonely little chameleon who finds his voice, and place, in 

the world. Gcina will be on hand to sign books. Draw a picture of the Singing 

Chameleon and win a prize! Songololo. 


Jasper is Back! Join Jasper for 15 minutes of reading fun. Readings will take 

place in English, isiXhosa and Afrikaans. Macmillan. 


Kwela Coffee Hour: “Writing for your peers:” Four writers speak up. Willem 

Anker, Niq Mhlongo, Zukiswa Wanner and Thembelani Ngenelwa will be airing 

their views on writing for their own generation. What makes today’s writing 

different from South African literature of the past? And how do authors reach 

out to young South African audiences? Chaired by Ben Williams, editor of 

Book SA. NB Publishers. 


A tribute to and highlights of University of Pretoria’s centenary. The focus is 

on 100 years in the service of knowledge: the university’s law press, PULP; 

publishing training and research on the South African book industry; the 

Bookjol celebrations; and the library’s unique print collections and online 

developments; as well as 100 years of UP authors. All alumni and other 

interested members of the public are invited to join us at our stand.


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11h00 Stand Q16 

Isis X Exhibition Space - “Isis X” Exhibition Opening. Botsotso Publishers 

presents an exhibition of poems and photographs by South African women. 

Opening address by Dr Desiree Lewis. Readings by Liz Trew, Sumeera 

Dawood, Riana Wiechers, Natalie Railoun and Arja Salafranca. 


“Surfing South Africa.” This is the second edition of the classic guide 

to surfing in South Africa. A number of surfing stories by locals are also 

included. Illustrated throughout with colour photos. Steve Pike. Juta. Signing. 

11h00 Stand R5 

Launch of the exhibition: ‘ 100 years of French speaking comics ‘ French 

Institute of South Africa. 


Children, come and meet “Spot” at the Penguin stand. 


Meet best-selling author Peter Stiff who will sign copies and explain how he 

came to write his best-selling trilogy on South Africa’s secret warfare, “The 

Silent War: South African Recce Operations 1968-1994,” “Warfare by Other 

Means: South Africa in the 1980s and 1990s” and “The Covert War: Koevoet 

Operations in Namibia 1979-1989.” Galago Publishing. 


“A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson” read by Gilly Southwood. Ages 4-6. 


Colouring-In Activity, inspired by “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. 

Ages 3-6. 

12h00 Room 1.41 

“A Search for Origins:” The Origins of Humankind and the South Africanisation 

of Science with Philip Bonner, Amanda Esterhuysen and Trefor Jenkins. 

Wits University Press. 


12h00 Room 1.42 

“GULLIVER’S TROUBLES: NIGERIAN FOREIGN POLICY AFTER THE COLD WAR.” 

Nigeria (like South Africa) is a continental power in Africa. Nigeria’s national 

interests and foreign policy is crucial for the building of the AU, NEPAD 

and the African Renaissance project. Panelists, Kader Asmal, Abdul Raufu 

Mustapha, Garth LePere and Adekeyo Adebajo discuss. UKZN Press. 

12h00 Room 1.43 

Reading and discussion - Alexander McCall Smith, bestselling author of the 

No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series reads an extract from “The Miracle at 

Speedy Motors” and chats about his writing. Penguin Books. 

12h00 Room 1.61 

“Teaching a Culture of Non-Violence.” Presentation by Eerste River Primary 

School teacher, Vivienne Rutgers, on her contribution to the United Nations 

Forum on Sustainable Development on the vital role of Humane Education in 

everyday classroom learning in the world today. The Humane Education Trust. 

12h00 Room 1.62 

“Revise, practice, pass, excel, SUCCEED in Grade 12!” Oxford 

University Press. 

12h00 Room 1.63 

“The Arms Deal: what’s the fuss?” Terry Crawford-Browne, author of “Eye on 

the Money,” and Andrew Feinstein, author of “After the Party” in conversation 

with Martin Welz of Noseweek. Umuzi. 


The Longman Exams Dictionary – find out how the Longman Exams 

Dictionary can improve your exam results. Maskew Miller Longman. 


Jo-Anne Richards signs copies of her new novel, “My Brother’s Book.” 

Exclusive Books.


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Meet poets Patrick Cullinan, author of “Escarpments”, and Jeremy Cronin, 

author of “More than a Casual Contact”. Umuzi. 


Real-life adventurer and author of “Around Africa on my Bicycle,” Riaan 

Manser shares some of the many exciting moments from his daring feat to be 

the first person to circumnavigate Africa by bicycle. Jonathan Ball Publishers 


“Fancy Nancy” by Jane O’Connor read by Gilly Southwood. Ages 6-9. 

12h30 Room 2.40 

Is South Africa’s resource intense economy sustainable? Where are we in the 

global economy? Where’s the line in commercialising resources? HSRC Press. 


“Tips on how to identify trees.” Author Braam van Wyk shows you how to 

easily identify trees and plants in your area. Struik will be giving away a few 

indigenous plants. Struik Publishers. 


Miffy arrives in Cape Town!- Meet Miffy the beloved bunny on the Pan 

Macmillan Stand. 


“Books and Babies – encouraging reading from the start.” Carole Bloch, 

expert in early literacy, talks about the importance of introducing books and 

reading to children from the very earliest age. Her latest books for 0-2 year 

olds, “This Baby” and “Busy Baby,” are available in English, Afrikaans, 

isiZulu and isiXhosa. Songololo. 


Madiba Tribute. Drawing on Zapiro’s astonishing range of cartoons of 

Madiba from the late 1980s to the present, this handsome book is Jonathan 

Shapiro’s personal tribute to the great man of our times. Juta. Signing. 



Paper dolls to cut out and dress. Inspired by “Fancy Nancy” by Jane O’Connor. 

Ages 6-9. 

13h00 Room 1.42 

“Dion Chang’s Top 8 trends for 2008.” Pan Macmillan. 

13h00 Room 1.43 

“THE STATE OF DEMOCRACY IN SOUTH AFRICA.” Xolela Mangcu, well-known 

columnist and author of “To the Brink”, speaks on current issues. UKZN Press. 

13h00 Room 1.61 

“Antarctic Impressions: Seasons in the Southern Ocean” Join us for an 

illustrated talk on the Antarctic, birds and environment by noted author Peter 

Steyn. New Africa Books. 

13h00 Room 1.62 

“Skop, skiet and donder” or “The scene of writing crime in South Africa 

revisited.” Angela Makholwa (“Red Ink”), Deon Meyer (“Devil’s Peak”), Margie 

Orford (“Blood Rose”), Richard Kunzmann (“Dead-End Road”) and Mike Nicol 

(“Payback”) discuss crime writing with Johan Muller. Umuzi. 

13h00 Room 1.63 

“Post Polokwane politics: Media, anti-media and meaning.” Panel discussion 

with the Author of “Encountering Modernity,” Professor Keyan Tomaselli. 

Unisa Press. 







New Title Celebration & Book Signing: “Just Keep Breathing” by Sandra 

Dodson & Rosamund Haden. Jacana Media.


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Meet George Bizos, author of “Odyssey to Freedom,” and Chris Marnewick, 

author of “Shepherds and Butchers.” Umuzi. 





“What’s So Funny.” An Enthusiast’s journey through cartooning in South 

Africa. Andy Mason. Juta. Drawing on stand. 


Book Launch: “Shomer Yisra’el - Protector of Israel/Shomer Yisra’el - 

Beskermer van Israel” with author Marzanne Leroux-Van der Boon. Lux Verbi. 


Alexander McCall Smith signs books at the Penguin Stand. 


“Home Now” reading by Lesley Beake. Come and hear about Satara the 

elephant. Ages 3-9. 

14h00 Room 1.41 

“Insubordinate South African Women Inciting Revolution” - Pregs Govender, 

author of “Love and Courage” & Mmatshilo Motsei, author of “The Kanga and 

the Kangaroo Court.” Jacana Media. 

14h00 Room 1.42 

“Media Literacy: New ways to spread knowledge”. 


“BOOSTing Mathematics:” BOOST Maths is a unique solution to South 

Africa’s numeracy crisis. Parents with children ages 6 – 12 are invited to 

attend. Maskew Miller Longman. 


14h00 Room 1.43 

Reading and discussion - Marina Lewycka, bestselling author of “A Short 

History of Tractors in Ukrainian” reads an extract from her most recent book, 

“Two Caravans” and chats about her writing life. Penguin Books. 

14h00 Room 1.61 

“African Dream Machines” - Changing paradigms in African Art with Anitra 

Nettleton and Sandra Klopper. Wits University Press. 

14h00 Room 1.62 

“Ready for Grade R? Read!” Oxford University Press. 

14h00 Room 1.63 

“Should capital punishment be revisited?” Chris Marnewick, author of 

“Shepherds & Butchers,” George Bizos and Judge GA Hattingh discuss this 

subject with Dennis Davis. Umuzi. 


Local Author & Illustrator Reviva Schermbrucker will be signing copies of her 

books at our stand. Keida Children’s Books. 


Book Signings: “A Fold in the Map” by Isobel Dixon & “End” by Barbara Adair. 

Jacana Media. 


Gruffalo activity competition. Pan Macmillan. 


Meet Rayda Jacobs, author of “Masquerade: the story of my life,” “My 

Father’s Orchid” and “Confessions of a Gambler.” Umuzi. 


Meet Steven Webb who will sign copies of his new and best-selling book, 

“Ops Medic: A National Serviceman’s Border War.” Galago Publishing.


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14h00 Stand M9 

Book signing by Professor Keyan Tomaselli, author of “Encountering 

Modernity.” Unisa Press. 


Isis X Exhibition Space - “Rejection Slips and Apprenticeships:” Hugh Hodge 

of New Contrast, Stacey Hardy of Chimurenga, Phakama Mbonambi of the 

newly-launched Wordsetc. and Gary Cummiskey of Green Dragon discuss the 

role of literary magazines in developing new writing. 


Meet Garth Thompson author of “Stories from Beyond the Frigello Tree,” a 

delightful book for children aged 4 to 8 about the antics of two monkeys, 

Donni and Christo. Truth House Publishing. 


Launch of comics: “Captain Biceps / Lanfeust de Troy,” both published in 

English by the South African publisher Pepic and Kraus. Dedication by Tebo, 

drawer of Captain Biceps and Arleston, writer of Lanfeust de Troy. French 


14h00 

Childrens Zone 

Animal masks to colour in, inspired by “Lulama’s Long Way Home” by 

Marjorie van Heerden. 


“Akimbo and the Lions” read by Alexander McCall Smith. Age 8+. 

14h30 Room 2.40 

“Holding us together or pulling us apart?” The role of the South African 

media in the creation and mutation of identities. HSRC Press. 

14h30 Stand D1 

Tony Leça - “How to give your clients the Best S.Ex they’ll ever have.” Book 

Signing. Publishing Print Matters. 



“A Girl, A Bike, A Dream” by Sandi Langton. Umsinsi. 


Decorate a pair of long card trousers, inspired by “The Long Trousers” by 

Maryanne Bester. Ages 5-8 

15h00 Room 1.41 

“Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy. 

Christian Science Publishing. 

15h00 Room 1.43 

Playwright Ashraf Johaardien will present an extract from his play “SALAAM 

Stories” that reveals the deep roots of the Cape Muslim community’s social 

fabric. Nasou Via Afrika. 

15h00 Room 1.61 

“Hitting Back - Writing about violence against women.” Robin Malan, 

chairs this panel discussion on how violence against women is portrayed, 

perpetuated and/or exposed in contemporary writing. Win signed copies of 

selected featured books. Shuter. 

15h00 Room 1.62 

“Uncovering women’s lives:” Rayda Jacobs, author of “Masquerade - the 

story of my life,” “My Father’s Orchid” and “Confessions of a Gambler”, 

and Zarina Maharaj, author of “Dancing to a Different Tune,” discuss their 

memoirs with Rehana Rossouw. Umuzi. 


Maskew Miller Longman’s NEW ExamBank CD-ROMS – for Grades 10, 11 and 

12. Teachers are invited to come and see how to set tests and exams at the 

push of a button! Maskew Miller Longman. 

15h00 Room 1.63 

Reading by author, Dr I D McCallum from “Ecological Intelligence - 

Rediscovering ourselves in Nature,” published in 2005. Africa Geographic.


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15h00 Room1.42 

Book launch and signing:“Shades of Life” by Lucky Mbiko. 


Meet Bree O’Mara, author of “Home Affairs,” winner of the 2007 Citizen Book 

Prize. With Bruce Dennill of the Citizen newspaper. Stephan Phillips. 


Book Signings: “Cyril Ramaphosa” by Antony Butler & “Sugar Girls and 

Seamen” by Henry Trotter. Jacana Media. 


Meet Tim Keegan, author of “Tromp’s Last Stand” and “My Life with the 

Duvals,” and Nicholas Ashby, author of “Time Pips”. Umuzi. 


“Good Enough Mother” - Sam Cowen shares her hilarious experiences as a 

mother of two. Oshun Books. 


Where’s Wally- Come and celebrate Wally’s 21st birthday party with us. 

Pan Macmillan. 


Meet author Peter Stiff who will sign copies of his best-selling trilogy 

on South Africa’s secret warfare, “The Silent War: South African Recce 

Operations 1968-1994,” “Warfare by Other Means: South Africa in the 1980s 

and 1990s” and “The Covert War: Koevoet Operations in Namibia 1979- 

1989.” Galago Publishing. 


Help Learners meet the challenges of the new Grade 12 exams- Guidelines 

showcase new Grade 12 subject and literature guides. Macmillan. 


“Side Effects:” The Story of Aids in South Africa.” Based on extensive 


research and in-depth interviews with key players, “Side Effects” provides 

the background to current political controversies about the government’s 

AIDS programme. Les Lawson. Juta. Signing. 


The SASOL SA Rugby Annual 2008. Join Andy Colquhoun as he takes you 

through the rugby season of the previous year, including the Springboks’ 

march to their Rugby World Cup triumph. Book Promotions. 


Marina Lewycka signs books at the Penguin Stand. 


“Fussy Freya / Freya Fiemies” by Katherine Quarmby. Reading by Piet Groblaar. 

Ages 4-8. 


“Your Own Story.” Write your own story or poem with plenty of cut-out words 

to choose from. Ages 8-10. 

16h00 Room 1.43 

Zapiro! Meet South Africa’s world-class cartoon satirist. Jacana Media. 

16h00 Room 1.62 

“Sugar & spice - but are all things nice?” Pamela Jooste (“Star of the 

Morning”/”Morester”), Rayda Jacobs (“Masquerade”), Kathryn White (“Emily 

Green and Me”) and Alex Smith (“Algeria’s Way”) read from their work, led by 

Karabo Kgoleng. Umuzi. 

16h00 Room 1.63 

“CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON? CHINA AND AFRICA.” Will China 

become a constructive factor in Africa’s development objectives or will it 

selfishly pursue its own interests and ignore governance issues. Panelists, 

Adekeye Adebajo, Adam Habib, Garth LePere and Sanusha Naidoo discuss. 

UKZN Press.


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Meet Mike Nicol, author of “Payback”, and Justin Fox, author of “Under the 

Sway”. Umuzi. 


Empowering children to be themselves in Africa - Join Longman for an 

exploration of creative ways to deal with the challenges of growing up in 

Africa, through the use of Sara comics, videos and stories. 

Maskew Miller Longman. 


Science on a shoestring. Doing fun science activities with everyday household 

items. Josef de Beer. Nasou Via Afrika. 


Isis X Exhibition Space - Artist and writer, Tyrone Appollis, launches his first 

volume of poems titled, “Train to Mitchells Plain,” published by Ryland 

Fisher Media. 

16h30 Room 2.40 

“How successful has racial redress been so far, and are there alternative 

methods which may have more beneficial consequences for South Africa?” 

HSRC Press. 


“Jasper is Back!” Join Jasper for 15 minutes of reading fun. Readings will 

take place in English, isiXhosa and Afrikaans. Ages 4-9. Macmillan. 


Celebrate Jacana’s New Titles with Drinks at our Stand: “O’ Mandingo, A 

Poetic Journey” with Eric Miyeni, “A Fold in the Map” by Isobel Dixon & “End” 

by Barbara Adair. Jacana Media. 



Meet Rozena Maart, author of “The Writing Circle” (Shuter). 





Join a conversation between Mark Gevisser, one of South Africa’s finest 

journalists and author of “Thabo Mbeki: The Dream Deferred,” and Andrew 

Feinstein, former ANC MP and author of the controversial “After the Party.” 

Jonathan Ball Publishers. 


Book Launch: The popular multi-media Sara series promotes adolescent 

issues in Africa. Join Longman and Sara in the launch and celebration of two 

new exciting story-lines, “The Tight Spot,” which deals with the challenges 

of young girls when confronted with unwanted attentions, and “The Escape.” 

Empowering our children to secure and protect the future of Africa. Maskew 

Miller Longman. 


Launch of “Pompidou Posse” by Sarah Lotz at the Penguin Stand.

Going Green 

not as Easy as it Seems 

Years ago, you began to support the recycling skip at the local school, washing your plastics, 

separating the glass. When water shortages hit Cape Town, you installed a “grey water” system 

so the laundry water kept your herb garden thriving. Now, power outages mean you’ve adjusted 

your geyser, and with oil at $100 plus per barrel, you’ve polished your bicycle and pumped up 

the tyres. 

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1. How to Turn Your Parents Green 

2. Diary of a Reluctant Green: Can You Save the Planet and Have a Life? 

3. The Internet Shoppers’ Guide to Going Green 

4. Going Green: A Wise Consumer’s Guide to a Shrinking Planet 

5. The Science of Survival: Your Planet Needs You! A Kid’s Guide to 

Going Green 


You are committed: determined to reduce your carbon footprint, ready to “go 

green,” all the way. You want to save the earth and so you went looking for a 

book - a South African book, preferably - that would guide you on what else you 

can do to save the earth. 

Because you won’t make unnecessary trips in the car, you begin your research 

online and plug “green South Africa” into the search engine. 

The fi rst organisation claims to be a green search engine for South Africa: 

“Resource platform directory for information, products, services, consultants, 

contractors, institutions and magazines for the entire green industry…” How 

hard can this be? Click on ‘information’, click on ‘books’. Oops - last updated 

in 2003. 

Go to the next entry at the search engine site: Green Clippings Environmental 

News, which boasts “the most widely read environmental news service in 

Southern Africa with almost 2000 articles online. Our news analyses are read 

by more than 50 000 people every month, including government, business, the 

media, NGOs, academics and the general public.”

If there’s a book out there for South Africans by South Africans, they’ll surely 

know. Give them a call. Leave a message. 

Green Party of South Africa. They espouse many of ideals you’d like to see 

Government embrace. Perhaps they even have a publication? You phone and 

leave a message. Four days later, you’re still waiting for them to return your call. 

From the budget web page, you suspect they’re under-resourced. 

Green-South Africa. They’re doing good things with schools in the George 

area. Encouraging for sure, but when you click on “literature” there is a single 

poem. A fi ne poem, maybe, but not a book telling you how to do this green 

thing. You call, but the land line is engaged and the cell phone message says 

this subscriber is unavailable. A link to Resurgence catches your eye, a UK 

magazine and international forum for ecological and spiritual thinking. If only 

you could fi nd a local version… 

On to Exclusive Books’ website, where you enter ‘green’ in the search fi eld. 

The fi rst of 300 options yields a British publication with a dubious title Will 

Climate Change Your Life? How to Drive a 4×4 and Still Save the Planet. 

Humph! You happen to resent the gas-guzzlers who drive as if they owned the 

road and all the world’s petrol resources… 

You soldier on through 300 entries, feeling overwhelmed by imposing academic 

treatises at staggering prices. You try Exclusive Books’ number and wait on 

hold: Sail away, Sail away… the tune plays. 

“Hello Daphne,” you said when Daphne answers, glad you didn’t sail away, “I’m 

looking for a book that will help me ‘go green’. I want to live in an ecologically 

friendly way. What’s on your shelves?” Daphne sailed away for a bit longer and 

came back with an email for the marketing manager. 

You called Green Clippings back some hours later, receiving copious apologies. 

Telkom on the fritz. 

“There’s not one complete book, to the best of my knowledge,” said Richard 

Weeden, the editor of Green Clippings, “but if there was, we’d know about it. 

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Sarah Ward’s The New Energy Book is not bad… It’s the only one of its kind 

and I’m not sure it’s really a Joe Public kind of book. At R140, plus R20 local 

postage it’s certainly a place to start. 

“Leonie Joubert’s Scorched: South Africa’s Changing Climate sounds the warning 

bells, but it doesn’t really give advice on how to live green,” says Weeden. 

Another online treasure appears in the Going Green Directory. Tons of great 

information and original ideas - but no “books” category! 

Next you discover a blog about a delightful children’s book: How to Turn Your 

Parents Green. You’re a parent - maybe “kid power” is the answer: put the 

creativity and energy of the young to work, fi nding you go-green books! 

Some days later an email from Maurice at Exclusive Books arrives. He has 

consulted various store managers all round the country - they are the folk who 

decide what to buy for each branch - but, he reports, “The current ranges of 

‘green’ publications are not substantial.” 

By this time you’ve discovered for yourself that most of the information you 

want is available online, but precious little available in a book that you can 

hold between your hands. The capitalist in you is thinking, Oh! What an 

opportunity, a gap in the market. You always wanted to write a book… 

But in your greenie heart, you’re thinking of all the trees that won’t get chopped 

down if you keep it that way. 

April 8th, 2008 by Liesl 

A special report for the Cape Town Book Fair by Liesl Jobson.

Sunday 15 June 

Sunday 15th June 

10h00 Room 1.41 

Panel discussion: “The Role of Biography in Understanding our Pasts.” 

Nelson Mandela Foundation. 

10h00 Room 1.63 

“Vigilant Media: In the advancement of democracy.” Panel Discussion and 

launch of the book, “The Guardian” (part of the Hidden Histories Series) with 

author James Zug. Unisa Press. 

10h00 Room1.43 

“Trouble on the stoep.” Zimbabwe panel discussion with Judith Todd, Xolela 

Mangcu and Percy Zvomuya, facilitated by Prof Brian Raftopoulos. Zebra Press. 

10h00 Stand B16 

Book signing by Dave Paynter. Africa Geographic. 







Craft as Art: An opportunity to watch the beaders from the book “Bead by 

Bead” at work. Jacana Media. 


“Zambezi” - Author and adventurer Mike Boon talks about his amazing 

journey along Africa’s mighty river. Struik Publishers. 

10h00 Stand G14 

Meet Musa Zulu, a renowned motivational speaker, disability ambassador, 

artist and author at the Nutrend Stand and have your book signed by him. 

Nutrend Publishers. 

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“Babies in Mind.” A new parents guide to understanding your baby’s 

psychological needs. Jenny Perkel. Juta. Signing. 


M-Net Literary Awards. Meet the winners of the 2008 M-Net Literary Awards! 



first book in the new Epic of the Realm series. Truth House Publishing. 


“The Tortoise That Wished Too Much.” Tapiwa is a cheeky little tortoise that 

becomes jealous of the other animals and wishes he could be more like them, 

with hilarious results. Shuter & Shooter. 

10h30 Children’s Zone 

“The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle” read by Gilly Southwood. 

Ages 3-6 years. 

10h30 Stand D1 

Siyabonga Mapoko - “Conversations with JSEAltX Entrepreneurs.” Book 

Signing. Publishing Print Matters. 


Children, come and meet “Peter Rabbit” at the Penguin Stand. 


“Managing Schools without Fear- The principal in the 21st Century,” with 

author Moss Nkanyane. Umsinsi. 


“Yoga for Children.” Ages 6-10.




Ages 3-6. 

11h00 Room 1.42 

“The Importance of mass market fiction in SA:” A panel discussion with 

Angela Makholwa, Richard Kunzmann, Zukiswa Wanner and Jo-Anne 

Richards. Facilitated by Mike Nicol. Pan Macmillan. 

11h00 Room 1.43 

Reading and discussion - Alexander McCall Smith, bestselling author of the 

No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, reads an extract from “The Miracle at 

Speedy Motors,” and chats about his writing. Penguin Books. 

11h00 Room 1.61 

“Ready for Grade R? Read!” Oxford University Press. 

11h00 Room 1.62 

“Making light of the Dark Continent:” Sihle Khumalo, author of the bestselling 

“Dark Continent my Black Arse - by bus, boksie, matola … from Cape 

To Cairo,” in conversation with Karabo Kgoleng. Umuzi. 


Introducing the NEW Longman South African Schools’ e-Dictionary – Find 

out why the Longman South African Schools’ e-Dictionary is the best 

dictionary for South African schools! Maskew Miller Longman. 


Authors Wendy Hartmann and Marjorie van Heerden will be signing copies 

of their book ‘Nina and Little Duck’ (2007: Human & Rousseau). Keida 

Children’s Books. 


Meet Chris Cocks, author of “Out of Action” and “Fireforce,” and AJ Brooks, 

author of “The Border.” Stephan Phillips. 

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Book Signing: “Race” by Ryland Fisher. Jacana Media. 


Meet Pamela Jooste, author of “Star of the Morning” / “Morester,” and Chris 

Marnewick, author of “Shepherds and Butchers.” Umuzi. 


Children, come and meet “Spot” at the Penguin Stand. 


Meet Steven Webb who will sign copies and talk about his new and bestselling 

book, “Ops Medic: A National Serviceman’s Border War” and sign 

copies. Galago Publishing. 


Niki Daly is one of South Africa’s best-loved children’s book authors and 

illustrators. Listen to him read the story of “The Squeaky Creaky Bed,” a 

whacky tale by UK based author, Pat Thomson, about a little boy who is 

forced to sleep in a very squeaky old bed at his grandfather’s house. 

Get your copy of “The Squeaky Creaky Bed” signed by Niki! Songololo. 





Via Afrika Literary Awards. Meet the winners of the 2008 Via Afrika 

Literary Awards! 





Bookjol celebrations; and the library’s unique print collections and online



interested members of the public are invited to join us at our stand. 


Isis X Exhibition Space - Keeping it short. Join us for a discussion on 

short fiction with Jane Bennett, whose collection of short-stories titled 

“Porcupine,” has just been published by Kwela, Liesl Jobson, who will be 

launching her collection of short fiction, “100 Papers” (Botsotso), at the Book 

Fair, Motjidibane Bapela, poet and short-story writer, Arja Salafranca, poet 

and short-story writer and journalist, and Allan Kolski Horwitz, whose latest 

short-story collection was “Un/common Ground” and whose latest is to be 

launched at the Book Fair. Launches: “100 Papers” - Liesl Jobson; “Out of 

the Wreckage” - Alan Kolski Horwitz - Botsoto Publishing. 



came to write his best-selling trilogy on South Africa’s secret warfare , “The 





“The Paperbag Princess by Robert Munsch” read by Gilly Southwood. 

Ages 6-12. 


Come and have your photo taken with Miffy. Exclusive Books. 


“Reptiles” - An informative talk by well known author Johan Marais on 

the subject of snakes and reptiles, with live reptiles on the stand. 

Struik Publishers. 


“Make your own Tiara,” inspired by “The Paperbag Princess” by Robert 

Munch. Ages 6-9. 

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12h00 Room 1.41 

“Have you always wanted to write a book?” Louise Grantham, Publisher at 

Penguin Books, talks about what it takes to publish successfully in South 

Africa. Penguin Books. 

12h00 Room 1.43 

“Is the Scalpel Sharper than the Pen - Do Doctors make Better Writers?” 

A discussion with Ben Williams, editor of www.book.co.za, Kopano Matlwa, 

author of “Coconut” and Rosie Kendal, author of “Karma Suture.” 

Jacana Media. 

12h00 Room 1.61 

“Scared of numbers? Try reading!” Oxford University Press. 

12h00 Room 1.62 

“De/Composing Apartheid” - Popular music culture in South Africa with Fred 

de Vries and Grant Olwage. Wits University Press. 

12h00 Room 1.63 

“Hanging in the balance: was it just?” Chris Marnewick, author of 

“Shepherds & Butchers,” and Leon Wessels in conversation with Dennis 

Davis about the death penalty. Umuzi. 


The Longman Exams Dictionary – Find out how the Longman Exams 



Gruffalo puzzle competition. Come and build a Gruffalo puzzle and stand a 

chance of winning a Gruffalo toy. Pan Macmillan. 


Meet Kathryn White, author of “Emily Green and Me”, and Alex Smith, author 

of “Algeria’s Way”. Umuzi.



Meet Spiderman at the Readers Den stand and get your free comic. 

Readers Den. 


“Highlights & Footlights: A tribute to South Africa’s stage and screen.” In 

this unique collection of black and white photographs, Bob Martin shares 

some of the work collected in the 40 years he has spent as a theatre and 

movie, publicity stills-photographer. Juta. Signing. 


Book Launch:”Ligdans – Depressie-vegters se verhale van hoop/Towards the 

light – Hope in the face of depression” with Jeanne Els. Lux Verbi. 


Book signing by James Zug author of “The Guardian.” Unisa Press. 




“Various Stories and Puppets” by Sharon Geffin. Ages 2-4. 


Listen to Nicole Levin, as she reads “Out of the Box,” a whimsical, whacky 

story about trying to fit in, identity and finding one’s identity in the world. 

Shuter & Shooter. 



Maryanne Bester. Ages 5-8. 

13h00 Room 161 

“A Wildlife” by Dick Pitman. The personal convictions and pragmatic realities 

of a wildlife conservationist in Zimbabwe’s Zambezi valley. An illustrated talk 

& signing session by Dick Pitman, author of “A Wildlife.” Zytek Publishing. 

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13h00 Room 1.62 

“Words, Stories and Symbols.” An interactive talk for those who work with 

children, with Dorian Haarhoff (writer, editor, creative writing workshop 

organiser). Basler Afrika. 

13h00 Room 1.63 

“Jumps, Tricks and writing the street” - Tracey Farren talks to Ron Irwin (local 

literary agent and reader extroaordinaire) about her first novel, “Whiplash” 

(Modjaji Books), a story of desperate measures and finding redemption 

in unexpected places- set in the more sordid side of seaside suburb, 

Muizenberg. Modjaji Books. 







Book Signings: “Coconut” by Kopano Matlwa and “Karma Suture” by Rosie 

Kendal. Jacana Media. 


Meet Sihle Khumalo, author of “Dark Continent my Black Arse”, and Carel 

van der Merwe, author of “No Man’s Land” / “Nasleep”. Umuzi. 





“Savvy Kids Menus.” In today’s busy world it is becoming much harder to 

find the time to feed our children good nutritious food. Come listen to Linda 

McCourt deal with topics such ADHD, the importance of play and factory farm 

food. All this and more can be found in the new book by Sarah McKerron with 

nutritional advice by Linda called “Savvy Kids Menus.” Book Promotions.



“The Adventures of Pinocchio.” Reading by Xolisa Guzula & Ntombizanele 

Mkence. Ages 4-9. 


Inspired by the Adventures of Pinnochio. Make and decorate a card puppet. 

Age 5-8. 

14h00 Room 1.41 

Reading: Acclaimed author Ronnie Govender will read from his memoirs, 

“In the Manure: Memoirs and Reflections.” Purchase a signed copy at the 

reading. New Afrika Books. 

14h00 Room 1.42 

“Changing times” - once it was scandal, now it is a story. On the other side 

of shame as an example of our changing world. A talk with Joanne Jowell. 

Pan Macmillan. 

14h00 Room 1.43 

Reading and discussion - Marina Lewycka, bestselling author of “A Short 

History of Tractors in Ukrainian,” reads an extract from her most recent book 

“Two Caravans,” and chats about her writing life. Penguin Books. 

14h00 Room 1.61 

“Revise, practice, pass, excel, SUCCEED in Grade 12!” Oxford 

University Press. 

14h00 Room 1.63 

“Stranger than fiction: history as thriller.” Author Peter Harris and Murphy 

Morobe, well-known resistance leader, talk about “In a Different Time - the 

inside story of the Delmas four” to Mike Nicol. Umuzi. 



exploration of creative ways to deal with the challenges of growing up in Africa, 

through the use of Sara comics, videos and stories. Maskew Miller Longman. 

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Wendy Hartmann (author) and Joan Rankin (illustrator) will be signing copies 

of their book “Theo the Library Cat.” Keida Children’s Books. 


Meet Heinrich Troost, author of “Plot Loss,” and Imraan Coovadia, author of 

“Green-eyed Thieves.” Umuzi. 


“Entertain with style” - Fay Lewis, author of “At My Table” and more recently 

“From My Oven” shares her tips on entertaining and creating the perfect 

table for any occasion. Struik Publishers. 


Miffy arrives in Cape Town!- Meet Miffy the beloved bunny on Pan 

Macmillan Stand. 


Meet Steven Webb who will sign copies of his new and best-selling book, 

“Ops Medic: A National Serviceman’s Border War.” Galago Publishing. 


Join author, and well-known jazz performer Bettina Schouw and illustrator 

Adam Carnegie as they launch their children’s picture book, “Dreamwalking,” 

a light, lyrical telling of a story that is inspired by the many great dreamers 

of South Africa. Get your copy of “Dreamwalking,” signed by Bettina and 

Adam! Shuter & Shooter. 


“The Cycle Tour.” The drama, camaraderie, scenery, history & sheer 

craziness of the world’s biggest individually-timed cycling event. Mike Wills. 

Juta. Signing. 


Step aside Precious Ramotswe, Botswana has a new cop on the beat! Come


and meet local writing duo, Michael Stanley, who penned “A Carrion Death.” 

Jonathan Ball Publishers. 


Isis X Exhibition Space - “What is not there: Women and photography.” A 

discussion with photographic artists Suzy Bernstein, Riana Wiechers and 

Mimi Cherono Ng’ok. 


“Traded Values” author, Guy Leitch will be available to sign copies of 

his new thriller based on the 9/11 World Trade Centre attack. 

Truth House Publishing. 


Launch of comics: “Captain Biceps / Lanfeust de Troy,” both published in 

English by the South African publisher Pepic and Kraus. Dedication by Tebo, 

drawer of “Captain Biceps” and Arleston, writer of “Lanfeust de Troy.” French 



“Poems about the Planet: The Sun in Me,” & “Poems about People: Someone I 

like,” compiled by Judith Nicols, read by Dianne Makings. Ages 5+. 


“Elsa and the little thingamajig” Reading. Niki Daly will read from his and 

Joan Rankin’s new book “Elsa and the little thingamajig.” Pan Macmillan. 





Children, come and meet “Spot” and “Peter Rabbit” at the Penguin stand. 

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15h00 Room 1.41 

“Environmental justice in South Africa: The War Against Ourselves.” With 

Jacklyn Cock. Wits University Press. 

15h00 Room 1.42 

“White Power” - Exploring the links between recent racist incidents, white 

denial and white privilege. Author of “White Power & the Rise and Fall of the 

National Party,” Christi van der Westhuizen and Jody Kollapen, chairperson 

of the SA Human Rights Commission, in conversation with journalist Elna 

Boesak. Zebra Press. 

15h00 Room 1.43 

“Murder & More: Crime - Fiction - Reality.” Reading with Andrea M. Schenkel 

(Award-winning German Crime Fiction Author) and Deon Meyer. Goethe- 

Institut Johannesburg in co-operation with Rosa Luxemburg Foundation 

Johannesburg. 

15h00 Room 1.61 

“African Writers’ Series (AWS) is Back!:” Showcasing the Best in 

Contemporary African Literature. Heinemann. 

15h00 Room 1.62 

“So you want to be a proofreader?” McGillivray Linnegar Associates. 



Africa’s numeracy crisis. Parents with children aged 6 – 12 are invited to 



Meet Caryl Wyatt, author of “Look Me in the Eye.” Stephan Phillips.



Book Signing: “O’ Mandingo, A Poetic Journey with Eric Miyeni”. Jacana Media. 


Meet Njabulo Ndebele, author of “Fine Lines from the Box,” and Peter Harris, 

author of “In a Different Time.” Umuzi. 


Meet best-selling author Peter Stiff who will sign copies of his best-selling 

trilogy on South Africa’s secret warfare, “The Silent War: South African Recce 





Display and demonstration of old-fashioned hand book-binding. Paarl Media. 


University of Pretoria’s law press, PULP launches two new titles. 1. The 

Portuguese translation of the Compendium of Key Human Rights Documents 

of the African Union. 2. VAT in Africa. 


Mini 15-minute talk on the book, “Science and Health with Key to the 

Scriptures” with its author Mary Baker Eddy. There will be questions and 

answers with Mr. Louis Benjamin. Christian Science Bookshop. 


Marina Lewycka signs books at the Penguin stand. 


“Famous Dinosaurs of Africa” by Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan. Ages 5+. 




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“Your Own Story.” Write your own story or poem with plenty of cut out words to 

choose from. Ages 8-10. 


Isis X Exhibition Space - “Isis X” Exhibition Opening. Botsotso Publishers 

presents an exhibition of poems and photographs by South African women. 

Opening address by Dr Desiree Lewis. Readings by Liz Trew, Sumeera 

Dawood, Riana Wiechers and Natalie Railoun. 

16h00 Room 1.42 

“Transitions in Namibia – What happened to South Africa’s ‘fifth province’?” 

Presentation of two book volumes on political culture and socio-economic 

developments in Namibia from the project “Liberation and Democracy in 

Southern Africa” by the editor (Henning Melber) and an introduction to the 

Southern African publications of NAI (Helena Olsson). Nordic Africa Institute. 

16h00 Room 1.61 

“Books and Blogs: Creating Effective Online PR.” IOSA / BOOK SA. 

16h00 Room 1.62 

“Further thoughts on our country:” Njabulo Ndebele, author of “Fine Lines 

from the Box - further thoughts about our country,” in conversation with 

Victor Dlamini. Umuzi. 

16h00 Room 1.63 

“HIV/AIDS AND SOUTH AFRICA.” Nosizwe Madlala-Routledge, chairs a panel 

of book contributors, Angela Muvumba, Edwin Cameron and Ruth Hall, who 

will discuss how the AIDS pandemic is affecting the fabric of South African 

society. UKZN Press. 




push of a button! Maskew Miller Longman.


Book Signings: “Love and Courage” by Pregs Govender & “The Kanga and the 

Kangaroo Court” by Mmatshilo Motsei. Jacana Media. 


“What’s that Butterfly?” Book launch. Steve Woodhall talks about butterflies 

and how to attract them to your garden with a butterfly display. 

Struik Publishers. 


FET First! A showcase of FET college materials by the Macmillan Group. 

Macmillan. 


“Full Circle.” Reflections on poetry. Nasou Via Afrika. 




Meet author Jannie Hugo, co-author of “Doctors of Tomorrow.” NISC. 


Celebrate Jacana’s New Titles with drinks at our Stand: “Sugar Girls and 

Seamen” by Henry Trotter & “Zebra Crossings” by Peter Merrington. 

Jacana Media. 


Book launch: “Trencherman” by Eben Venter. Join us for the launch of Luke 

Stubbs’s English translation of the acclaimed Afrikaans novel “Horrelpoot.” 

Author Eben Venter, editor Lynda Gilfillan and award-winning translator and 

novelist Michiel Heyns will discuss the translation process, the work as part of 

Venter’s oeuvre, as well as its thematic concern with fear. NB Publishers. 

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CAPE TOWN BOOK FAIR PROGRAMME 2008

Monday 16 June 

Monday 16th June 

09h00 Room 2.60 

“The Basics of Rights & Licences” The workshop aims to convey essential skills 

needed for successful rights management and trading. The focus will be on 

basic contracts and practical issues of buying and selling rights and licences. 

Annette Beetz, Gräfe & Unzer Publishing House, Germany. Helene Schaer, Books 

without Borders, Switzerland. Prior registration to the workshop is obligatory. 

Frankfurt Bookfair/Publishers Association of South Africa/Swiss Publishers’ and 

Booksellers’ Association. 

09h00 Room 2.64 

BEYOND THE BOOK: Integrating Alternative Media into your Publishing Strategy. 

This day-long workshop will offer you the opportunity to learn from your 

colleagues and to share your own experiences on the role of “non-book” media 

in your publishing strategy. The workshop will include a keynote address from 

Dr Firoze Manji, a talk show hosted by Denis Beckett, and an open discussion 

“Open Access: opportunities for African Publishers” led by Eve Gray. To register 

for the workshop, go to: www.informationforchange.org after 1 May 2008. 

Admission is free. Lunch will be provided. Presented by Oxfam GB, World Bank 

Publishing, International Development Research Centre, Nordic Africa Institute. 

10h00 Room 1.43 

“Cultural Diversity Seminar:” Keynote Address: Professor Kader Asmal. 

The South African Coalition for Cultural Diversity is part of a worldwide network 

of civil society organisations. The aim of the seminar is to familiarise members 

of the cultural sector with the provisions of the UNESCO Convention on the 

Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. The discussion 

will seek to develop topics such as how the recognition of our country’s cultural 

diversity can serve to enhance the status of the creator in society. 


Early Reading for Babies and Toddlers: Reading is not just about stories. Join 

Kim Barker (Speech and Hearing Therapist, Author, Editor, Teacher and Mother) 

on this magical exploration of how to make story-time a very special time for 

the family. Maskew Miller Longman. 

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Magnificent Birds of Prey. A collaboration with Groen (Kyknet), with our range of 

birding books on display. Struik Publishers. 





Meet South African author and translator, Michiel Heyns as he discusses his 

latest novel, “Bodies Politic.” Jonathan Ball Publishers. 





“What a Gentleman!” by Dianne Case. 




“Hunting Zanga” by Andrew Pender Smith. Umsinsi. 


Miffy arrives in Cape Town!- Meet Miffy the beloved bunny on Wordsworth 

Stand. Wordsworth. 


“What A Gentleman!” -Join us to celebrate Mr Mandela’s 90th Birthday. We’ll 

sign his birthday card, design his birthday cake, and sing happy birthday in 

different languages. 


“Yoga for Children.” Ages 6-10.


11h00 Room 1.41 

“So you want to compile indexes?” McGillivray Linnegar Associates. 

11h00 Room 1.42 

“Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures By Mary Baker Eddy”. Christian 

Science Publishing. 

11h00 Room 1.62 

“Smart, smarter - smartie!” Learn literacy through Oxford’s First Bilingual 

Dictionaries. Oxford University Press. 

11h00 Room 1.63 

“How to get published in South Africa,” by Prof. Sizwe Satyo. Nasou Via Afrika. 


Introducing the NEW Longman South African Schools’ e-Dictionary – Find out 

why the Longman South African Schools’ e-Dictionary is the best dictionary for 

South African schools! Maskew Miller Longman. 


Meet Steven Webb who will sign copies and talk about his new and best-selling 

book, “Ops Medic: A National Serviceman’s Border War.” Galago Publishing. 


Come and join Gundi for a magical singing and dancing journey through his 

world. Nutrend Publishers. 


Meet Nicole Levin, author of “Mandi and the Moonstones.” Nicole Levine tells 

this magical story about innovation, sharing and working together to achieve a 

collective dream. Shuter & Shooter. 


“Side Effects:” The Story of Aids in South Africa.” Based on extensive research 

and in-depth interviews with key players, “Side Effects” provides 

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the background to current political controversies about the government’s AIDS 

programme. Les Lawson. Juta. Signing. 


Kwela Coffee Hour: “Book Reviewing 101:” The power, the pleasure, the 

politics. How do book reviews contribute to the success of recently published 

books? How should readers and writers respond to reviews? To what extent do 

undercurrents of business and book politics influence the reviewing media? 

Join authors Rachelle Greeff, Rustum Kozain and Zubeida Jaffer as they discuss 

these and other questions. Chaired by Tymon Smith, books editor of the Sunday 

Times. NB Publishers. 







interested members of the public are invited to join us at our stand. 


Isis X Exhibition Space - Old age, Politics, Hot chocolate and other delights: An 

intimate conversation with James Matthews. He will be talking to journalist, editor 

and writer Chantel Erfort. James’ latest volume of poetry, “Age is a Beautiful 

Phase” (Realities Publishing) was launched recently on his 79th birthday. 








Homeward Bound with Lulama. Marjorie van Heerden will read from her new 

book “Lulama’s Long Way Home”. Ages 3-9.



Gruffalo activity competition. Pan Macmillan. 


Let no reader be left behind- Macmillan launches a locally developed reading 

catch-up programme for primary schools. Macmillan. 


Animal masks to colour in, inspired by “Lulama’s Long Way Home” by Marjorie 

van Heerden. 

12h00 Room 1.41 

“Ambiguities of Witnessing” - The TRC and public testimony with Mark 

Sanders. Wits University Press. 

12h00 Room 1.43 

“Are the doors of learning and culture open for all?” Join Professor Pam Christie, 

author of “Opening the Doors of Learning,” and a panel of educational experts 

as they discuss the tough questions around education. Heinemann Publishers. 

12h00 Room 1.62 

“Revise, practice, pass, excel, SUCCEED in Grade 12!” Oxford University Press. 


The Longman Exams Dictionary – Find out how the Longman Exams Dictionary 

can improve your exam results. Maskew Miller Longman. 


Travelling the Cape: Interactive travel chat & book signing with David 

Fleminger author of “Back Roads of the Cape”. Jacana Media. 


Crime writing - author Margie Orford talks about crime writing in South Africa. 

Oshun Books. 

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“Highlighting issues, values and human rights.” Get behind the camera 

with author and photographer, Reviva Schermbrucker, and meet the real-life 

characters that she encounters on Walmer Street, at Khanyisa School, Michael 

Oak Waldorf School and Athlone School for the Blind. Shuter & Shooter. 


“Elsa and the little thingamajig” Reading. Niki Daly will read from his and Joan 

Rankin’s new book “Elsa and the little thingamajig.” Ages 3-9. Pan Macmillan. 



Ages 3-6. 


Early Reading for Babies and Toddlers: Reading is not just about stories. Join 

Kim Barker (Speech and Hearing Therapist, Author, Editor, Teacher and Mother) 

on this magical exploration of how to make story-time a very special time for 

the family. Maskew Miller Longman. 


Tips on approaching publishers and submitting manuscripts- Jonathan 

Williams, local imprint co-ordinator of Pan Macmillan, will talk about how to 

submit a manuscript. Pan Macmillan. 








Dealing with Evolution in the classroom. Interesting teaching methods to use 

when teaching Evolution. Nasou Via Afrika.



“Home Now” reading by Lesley Beake. Come and hear about Satara the 





“Gogo, tell us a story! I love my Gogo and we do many wonderful things 

together, like baking bread. What do you do with your Gogo?” Come and listen 

to some of our stories! Shuter & Shooter. 




14h00 Room 1.42 

“Killing the Bard” - one prescription at a time: Talk on Matric Setworks 

- making the difficult choice: Shakespeare or a modern text. 

Macmillan South Africa. 

14h00 Room 1.43 

“Cunning Linguists:” Dockside Prostitutes and their Mastery of Foreign 

Tongues by Henry Trotter, author of “Sugar Girls and Seaman: A journey into 

the World of Dockside Prostitution in South Africa.” Jacana Media. 

14h00 Room 1.62 

“Scared of numbers? Try reading!” Oxford University Press. 

14h00 Room 1.63 

“Sappi Tree Spotting Cape:” Including the Richtersveld, Kalahari and Karoo. 

Tree identification made easy. Jacana Media. 

14h00 Room1.41 

Conference : ‘The literary comic in France and South Africa: beyond the 

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confines of traditional genres’ by Anton Kannemeyer (Bitterkomix), Andy Mason 

and Jean-Christophe Menu (L’Association). French Institute of South Africa. 


“Empowering children to be themselves in Africa.” Join Longman for an 

exploration of creative ways to deal with the challenges of growing up in 

Africa, through the use of Sara comics, videos and stories. 

Maskew Miller Longman. 


Illustrator Samantha van Riet will be signing copies of her book, “Claude and 

Millie.” Keida Children’s Books. 


“Defending the Caveman” - Tim Plewman and his fabulous caveman suit 

will entertain and delight with extracts from his book. Two Dogs. 


Miffy arrives in Cape Town!- Meet Miffy the beloved bunny on Pan Macmillan 

Stand. 


Meet Steven Webb who will sign copies of his new best-selling book, “Ops 

Medic: A National Serviceman’s Border War.” Galago Publishing. 


“Precedent & Possibilities: The (ab)use of Law in South Africa.” Not a day 

goes by in present South Africa when the role of law, the rule of law, the 

independence of the judiciary, and the future of constitutional democracy is 

not debated. Dennis Davis & Michelle Le Roux. Juta. Signing. 


Join Ezra Chitando, author of “Living with Hope: African Church and HIV/AIDS 

1,” and “Acting in Hope: African Churches and HIV/AIDS 2,” two books from 

our Risk Book Series in 2007. World Council of Churches.



Isis X Exhibition Space - “Consumer heaven and Cappuccinos” - The class 

content of contemporary writing. Kelwyn Sole, poet and academic, shares his 

views about contemporary writing. 


Chat with Dino Fotinidis and get a signed copy of “Captured Planet” – the 

ground-breaking theory that takes a scientific leap comparable to that of 

Copernicus who first proposed that the Earth revolves around the Sun! Truth 

House Publishing. 


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“Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor” reading by Gilly Southwood. Ages 6-9. 


“Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor” read by Gilly Southwood. Ages 6-9. 

15h00 Room 1.41 

“Africa Writes Back:” Discussion: The African Writers Series and the launch 

of African literature. Wits University Press. 

15h00 Room 1.62 

“PRAESA Illustrated Science & Technology Dictionary” Join the team from 

PRAESA and New Africa Books as they launch this wonderful trilingual 

dictionary in English, Afrikaans & isiXhosa aimed at Intermediate Phase 

learners. New Africa Books. 

15h00 Room 1.63 

“Are there universal values in journalism?” Join a panel of experts and the 

editors of “Media Ethics Beyond Borders: A Global Perspective,” Professor 

Stephen JA Ward and Professor Herman Wasserman, as they debate the 

important issues around global media ethics. Heinemann Publishers. 




Africa’s numeracy crisis. Parents with children aged 6 – 12 are welcome to 



Where’s Wally- Come and celebrate Wally’s 21 birthday party with us. 

Exclusive Books. 


Meet David Fleminger, author of “The Southbound pocket guide to the 

Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape including the Namaqualand.” 

Stephan Phillips. 


Book Signings: “Zebra Crossings” by Peter Merrington and “Moxyland” by 

Lauren Beukes. Jacana Media. 


Meet best-selling author Peter Stiff who will sign copies of his best-selling 

trilogy on South Africa’s secret warfare, “The Silent War: South African Recce 





The Bo-Kaap is one of South Africa’s historical and cultural gems, but it is 

changing. Journey through this district with authors Shereen Misbach-Habib 

and Michael Hutchinson, as they present a fascinating slideshow which 

gives us an insight into what growing up in the Bo-Kaap was like, and what 

it’s like now. Shereen and Michael will be on hand to sign their book, “Mix It! 

Voices of the Bo-Kaap.” Shuter & Shooter. 


Literature for all- Launch of Macmillan Group approved literature titles for 

Grade 12 with a poetry reading done by Jeremy Cronin. Macmillan.



Display and demonstration of old-fashioned hand book-binding. Paarl Media. 


Prof. Hermann Giliomee, co-editor of “New History of South Africa,” and 

Prof. Bill Nasson, one of the 29 authors of the book, discuss the relevance of 

looking at South Africa’s history with new eyes. NB Publishers. 


“Some of my Best Friends are White” - Ndumiso Ngcobo. Subversive thoughts 

from an urban Zulu warrior. Two Dogs. 


“Stories Gogo Told Me by Lisa Grainger.” Reading by Gilly Southwood. 

Ages 6-12. 


“Your Own Story.” Write your own story or poem with plenty of cut out words to 

choose from. Ages 8-10. 

16h00 Room 1.43 

“The African Union and Africa’s Human Rights Architecture”- Baleka Mbete 

(Speaker of the South African Parliament), Angela Ndinga Muvumba (Centre 

for Conflict Resolution), Daniel Zimbler (Centre for Conflict Resolution) & 

John Akokpari (Department of Political Studies at UCT). Jacana Media. 








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“’Analyse’ ... ‘describe’ ... ‘compare’ ...: How should a matric literature 

candidate respond?” isiXhosa presentation: Guidance on understanding and 

responding to questions in the literature examination papers. Nasou Via Afrika. 


Wits University Press launch of ‘African Writes Back: The African Writers Series 

and the Launch of African Literature’ by James Currey. Wits University Press. 





Celebrate Jacana’s New Titles with drinks at our Stand: “The African Union 

and its Institutions” with the Centre for Conflict Resolution. Jacana Media. 





“You’ve Earned It!” A guide to discounts and benefits for the over 50s. 

Marilyn Hallet. Juta. Launch. 


Extraordinary new writing talent, Robyn Scott, discusses her captivating and 

charming memoir, “Twenty Chickens for a Saddle.” Jonathan Ball Publishers.

The Literary MBA in SA 

Too Good to be True? 

Consider the prestige associated with the Masters in Business Administration degree (MBA) – the 

hoops that prospective candidates leap through in the stringent selection process, the sheer 

volume of work that those selected must complete along the way, the fees spent on acquiring the 

qualifi cation, the prospects of leadership. 

For those who treasure education, and particularly those who view literature as a 

vital means of expanding worldviews and building moral character, the question 

arises: what do MBA students read? 

According to a January article in the Harvard Business Review, MBA students at 

Harvard are reading literary classics as part of their Leadership Development 

curriculum. In the “Moral Challenge” component, titles like Antigone by Sophocles 

and Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe will be found; “Moral Reasoning” requires 

A Man For All Seasons by Robert Bolt; and the “Moral Leadership” section calls for 

The Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad, amongst other impressive titles. 

Author and senior lecturer of business administration Sandra J. Sucher (The 

Moral Leader) has had a long career as a practicing manager. She argues that 

bringing executives together to read and discuss literary works can be a potent 

leadership development tool. 

“Through the novels, plays, short stories, and historical accounts students are 

brought much closer to life as it is really lived, certainly closer than in lecture 

learning and even closer than in a case discussion. That’s because the authors 

lay out for us the full context of a situation: the fast friendships, bitter enmities, 

strong ambitions, and confused goals that the characters must navigate.” 

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It’s happening at Harvard; but are South Africa’s MBAs bred to be similarly 

well-read? 

Cynthia Schoeman, an external lecturer at Wits Business School, offers a 

different model to the one outlined by Sucher’s and Harvard’s reading lists. She 

is the designer of many leadership programmes where discussions about ethics 

form a central part of the course content. 

In her view, the study of moral philosophers - Plato, Socrates and others - should 

ideally underpin practical workplace ethics. “I’d give my eye teeth to attend 

a course like the Harvard one,” she says. “The content they cover is hugely 

relevant and interesting.” But in her experience students faced with the realities 

of running South African businesses question the practical value of studying 

moral philosophy directly. 

“They need a course offering functional solutions in a realm where there are 

often ‘right vs. right’ situations and shades of grey. Business people no longer 

have the luxury of exploring moral philosophy and interpreting it into their world. 

This is the luxury of education, as opposed to training,” she says. 

Schoeman utilises other teaching techniques in the available lecture time to

impart knowledge and empower people to make a difference to the ethical 

running of their companies. 

“Students don’t read. Executives don’t read,” she says, even though she gives 

them a reading list that includes Defi ning Moments by Joseph Badaracco 

and How Good People Make Tough Choices by Rushmore Kidder. “You strive to 

engage them with the issues in the course and hope they’ll pursue the goals 

afterwards in terms of actions.” 

The University of the Free State’s School of Management has a reading list 

online, which includes Mark Gevisser’s Thabo Mbeki: The Dream Deferred, 

Richard Branson’s Losing My Virginity and Rudy Giuliani’s Leadership. An 

interesting list, but more in the vein of Schoeman’s than Sucher’s. 

Daniel Malan, a senior lecturer teaching business ethics and corporate 

governance at the University of Stellenbosch Business School agrees with 

his South African colleague’s main point: “There is just no time,” he says. 

He prescribes Manuel Velasquez’s Business Ethics: Concepts and Cases, 

which contains a chapter providing a basic introduction to some ethical and 

philosophical theories, but literature isn’t on the curriculum. 

What about the world’s largest correspondence school? Anton Ferreira, who 

teaches corporate and business strategy at Unisa’s Graduate School of 

Business Leadership, is currently the academic head of the department. 

“We don’t have anything remotely similar [to Harvard’s reading list] in the 

MBL or MBA programmes,” he said. “Our course in business ethics is a yearlong 

core module for second year MBL students. The prescribed textbooks and 

articles look at similar things and refer to the classics, especially philosophical 

classics. Machiavelli, for example, is referred to in their strategy studies. 

Students don’t actually read the classics, though.” 

Professor Oliver Williams, author of Responsible Corporate Citizenship and the 

Ideals of the U.N. Global Compact, is a visiting professor from the University 

of Notre Dame, and has been jointly appointed at the UCT and Stellenbosch 

schools of business. 

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He has business ethics students look at the all-time classic of business 

literature, Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations. Written in 1776, it is an 

enquiry into the nature and causes fo states’ prosperity. 

“Smith, it can be argued,” says Williams, “was the fi rst economist-as-moralphilosopher. 

A lot of people understand that Adam Smith says that ‘greed is 

good’, that he promotes the value of self-interest in business. However, he also 

aims to help one understand how wealth is created. His point is that wealth 

lies not just in diamonds, or oil, but in human ingenuity, in creative minds. 

“We study the theory of moral sentiments – what does it mean to be human? It 

means to be compassionate. Self-interest is not the same as selfi shness, but 

requires moral maturity. Compassion is what differentiates us from the animal 

kingdom. As far as classics of literature goes, that book always gets into my 

courses,” said Williams. 

“I use selections from Dostoyevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov to show human 

behaviour being restrained by an overarching philosophy or world view. We 

all need some some reason to get out of bed each morning, some answer to 

‘What’s it all about?’” he said. 

In an ideal world, professors from near and far agree, MBA students would be 

garnering wisdom from literature to apply to real-world business situations. 

But in South Africa, the priorities of learning constrain the scope of the 

curricula, and the dimension of business leadership that extends beyond the 

concrete terms of commerce is only haphazardly explored. On that note, those 

enrolled for the degree might wish to bear the words of American tycoon Henry 

Kravis in mind: 

“If you don’t have integrity, you have nothing. You can’t buy it. You can have 

all the money in the world, but if you are not a moral and ethical person, you 

really have nothing.” 

The Brothers Karamazov in a nutshell!

Tuesday 17 June 

Tuesday 17th June 

09h00 Room 1.41 

“New Technologies in Publishing:” A publisher’s guide to print-on-demand, 

ebooks, and online publishing. Electric Book Works. 

09h00 Room 1.61 

“Cover design- Expression of Brand Identity” Exploring the concept of 

brand identity as the backbone to all communications presented by Thys 

de Beer Setting of key design principles, the creative briefing process 

presented by Danie Jansen van Vuuren. 

09h00 Room1.63 

“Buckingham Palace, District Six” (David Philip:1986). Richard Rive’s novel, 

set in Cape Town’s District Six, is a witty, funny, nostalgic and moving protest 

against Apartheid’s forced removals. The session will be conducted by Shaun 

Viljoen, a lecturer in the English Department at Stellenbosch University, who 

did his doctorate on Rive’s life and work. Dramatic readings will be done by 

Basil Appollis, actor, director and playwright, who is currently working on a 

TV series inspired by Rive’s novel. 


“Cool Nguni Cow” and “The Long Trousers,” by Maryanne Bester. Reading By 

Carol Broomhall. Ages 5-8. 

10h00 Room 1.42 

“The implications of economic crime and money laundering on Cape Town in 

2008.” Institute for Security Studies. 

10h00 Room 1.43 

“What not to write.” Join New Africa Books for an entertaining, invaluable and 

informative workshop on the Dos and Don’ts of good English. Whoever you 

are, if writing is part of your everyday life, this workshop is for you. Writing 

should be a pleasure, but there are rules and conventions ... use them as a 

foundation on which to explore the richness and versatility of the language. 

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10h00 Room 1.63 

Career talk for High School students:”Infinite Career Options” 

by Bafikile Gwiji. 







African wildlife trivia for kids (of all ages). Trivia session with Dawid van 

Lill, with an interactive trivia wheel (also including “Famous Dinosaurs” and 

other children’s titles). Struik Publishers. 





“Calling learners to a dynamic career in the printing industry!” Don’t let the 

daunting task of studying and job hunting put you off. Face the challenge 

with Paarl Media. Join a successful team where development and training 

are critical focus areas! Paarl Media. 


SA Encyclopedia. A demonstration of the electronic resource SA Encyclopedia. 

Nasou Via Afrika. 





“Who is Matilda Mudpuddle?” Matilda Mudpuddle is amazing in everything


she does! Find out what happens when she eats the beans her Grandfather 

has brought back from Tibet…her X-ray vision…and more! Shuter & Shooter. 


“The Very Mean King.” A tale from Kenya. Reading by Gilly Southwood. 

Ages 6-12. 


“Make your own Tiara,” inspired by “The Paperbag Princess” by Robert 

Munch. Ages 6-9. 

11h00 Room 1.41 

“New Technologies in Publishing: A practical guide to adding print-ondemand 

and ebooks to your existing workflow.” Electric Bookworks. 

11h00 Room 1.42 

Inside the ‘Malmokkie’ – Drama in Contemporary South Africa. Playwright 

Ian Bruce, author of the award-winning play “Groundswell” (2007), in 

conversation. Nasou Via Afrika. 

11h00 Room 1.43 

“Scorched - South Africa’s Changing Climate,” with Leonia Joubert. For 

Senior High Schools. Wits University Press. 

11h00 Room 1.61 

“Woordeboekgebruik in die klaskamer” - this will be an interactive 

presentation on the use of our bilingual school dictionary. The presentation 

will be in Afrikaans, but learners of Afrikaans First Additional Language will 

also benefit as the worksheets that will be handed out will cover both levels, 

i.e. Home and First Additional. This will suit all learners from Grade 8 to 12. 


Introducing the NEW Longman South African Schools’ e-Dictionary – Find out 

why the Longman South African Schools’ e-Dictionary is the best dictionary 

for South African schools! Maskew Miller Longman 

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“Lulama’s Long Way Home.” Reading by Marjorie van Heerden. Keida 

Children’s Books. 


Gruffalo puzzle competition - Come and build a Gruffalo puzzle and stand a 

chance of winning a Gruffalo toy. Pan Macmillan. 


Meet Steven Webb who will sign copies and talk about his new best-selling 

book, “Ops Medic: A National Serviceman’s Border War” and sign copies. 

Galago Publishing. 


Bring out the child in you! View and sing-a-long with our Nursery Rhymes 

DVD. A collection of isiZulu Nursery Rhymes available on audio cd, dvd and 

book. Nutrend Publishers. 


“I’m a Writer / Ek’s ‘n skrywer” The winners of the I’m a Writer / Ek’s ‘n 

skrywer competition. Derick Muller with “Vuil Skottelgoed,” and SA Partridge 

with “Goblet Club,” talk to Kabous Meiring of NB Publishers about reading, 

writing and the fun of creating alternative universes with words. The 

competition was sponsored by Human & Rousseau, Huisgenoot, You, Drum, 

RSG Befonk and SABC Education. NB Publishers. 







interested members of the public are invited to join us at our stand.



“Highlighting issues, values and human rights.” Get behind the camera 

with author and photographer, Reviva Schermbrucker, and meet the real-life 

characters that she encounters on Walmer Street, at Khanyisa School, Michael 

Oak Waldorf School and Athlone School for the Blind. Shuter & Shooter. 


“Home Now” reading with Lesley Beake. Come and hear about Satara the 



“The Girl Who Couldn’t Say No” - Tracy Engelbrecht talks about her 

experience as a teenage mother. Oshun Books. 


“It’s not the what, it’s the how” - Macmillan Groups launches a new Grade R 

programme. Macmillan. 




12h00 Room 1.42 

Panel discussion: “Climate change.” Institute for Security Studies. 

12h00 Room 1.43 

Launch of the African Literrature Catalogue. National Library of South Africa. 

12h00 Room 1.61 

Skills that will help Grade 12 learners ace the English Additional language 

examination papers. Our publisher, Melanie Grobler, who used to set the 

National English First Additional Language Paper for the Grade 12 exam will 

present this. The presentation will be aimed at Grade 10 to 12 learners. 

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The Longman Exams Dictionary – Find out how the Longman Exams 



Where’s Wally - Come and find Wally and win a prize. Pan Macmillan. 


African wildlife trivia for kids (of all ages). Trivia session with Dawid van 

Lill, with an interactive trivia wheel (also including “Famous Dinosaurs” and 

other children’s titles). Struik Publishers. 










“Nomtombomsa and the Sacred Pool.” An African Fantasy that follows the 

adventures of a girl who is called by her ancestors to become a sangoma. 

Chris Ntombemhlophe Reid. Juta. Signing. 


Dealing with Evolution in the classroom. Interesting teaching methods to use 

when teaching Evolution. Nasou Via Afrika. 


“African Gold – The Story of Africa’s Nobel Laureates.” Africa is often 

depicted as war-ravaged and desperate, yet our continent has produced 

twenty Nobel Laureates in the last half century. Come and listen to author


Sue Heese as she tells the story of Africa’s Nobel Laureates – from J.M. 

Coetzee, Kofi Annan and Nelson Mandela to Ahmed H. Zewail, Albert Luthuli 

and Wamgari Muta Maathai. Shuter. 


“Noko and the Nightmonster.” Reading by Fiona Moodie. Ages 3-9. 










Book Launch - “Moxyland” by Lauren Beukes. Jacana Media. 








Book launch of “Stormkaap: Drome kom altyd andersom uit.” Join us for 

the launch of this stunning graphic novel from the Cape Flats, written and 

illustrated by André Trantraal, Ashley Marais and Nathan Trantraal. Spoken 

word poet and rapper Jitsvinger will provide the beats. Vir die eerste keer in 

Afrikaans: seks, drugs en rugby op die Kaapse Vlakte in hierdie opwindende 

grafiese roman. Die bekende prater, digter en rapper, Jitsvinger, gaan die 

gaste vermaak. NB Publishers. 

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“What a Gentleman” by Dianne Case. 


“What A Gentleman!” - join us to celebrate Mr Mandela’s 90th Birthday 

. We’ll sign his birthday card, design his birthday cake, and sing happy 

birthday in different languages. 



exploration of creative ways to deal with the challenges of growing up in Africa, 

through the use of Sara comics, videos and stories. Maskew Miller Longman. 


Bring out the child in you! View and sing-a-long with our Nursery Rhymes 

DVD. A collection of isiZulu Nursery Rhymes available on audio cd, dvd and 

book. Nutrend Publishers. 


Science Works! Essential experiments for the Grade 11 and 12 FET Physical 

Sciences curriculum. Nasou Via Afrika. 


“Career? Sorted!” Competition Draw! “Career? Sorted!” is a simple and 

appealing handbook on careers for young South Africans. Place your entry in 

the competition box anytime during the Cape Town Book Fair, and win a copy 

of “Career? Sorted!” Shuter. 


BOOSTing Mathematics: Parents and children ages 6 – 12, come and explore 

a revolutionary new product made specifically for South Africa. Based on 

sound educational principles, with a technology/entertainment component 

which no child can resist, BOOST Maths is a unique solution to South Africa’s 

numeracy crisis. Maskew Miller Longman.


Reading IS fun – with Ziptales! See how reading comes alive with Ziptales, 

a fun digital reading programme. Shuter & Shooter. 


Science Works! Essential experiments for the Grade 11 and 12 FET Physical 

Sciences curriculum. Nasou Via Afrika. 





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