Pilot Jacinto Veloso, born in present-day Maputo, became a member of the Mozambique Liberation Front at the beginning of the struggle for independence. Since the independence of Mozambique, he has hel
" They sit in the doors of the Big Mamma Pumas, feet dangling out, all gung ho. Sometimes you have a bad hair day in the big fat sky come back with holes in you. "First nothing happens, on the border
Pierre de Villiers has walked a hard road. Tortured by his own army, his family killed, surviving cancer; his new life in New Zealand is supposed to bring him peace. But just when his life seems to be
Salena, the elder of two Cape sisters, is light-skinned and demure, an easy one to marry off to a husband of her parents’ choosing. Zuhra is dark and willful, refusing tradition and leaving the countr
Illustrated with color and b&w photos and maps, this 8.25x11.25" botanical reference and identification guide covers those species most frequently grown and cultivated in the region, as well as sp
Renowned African field birder Sinclair--the most published author on the birds of Africa--combines efforts with Ryan (ornithology, U. of Cape Town) to create a completely revised and updated guide. It
An excellent guide, fully updated and now in its third edition, designed for both organized and private tours by providing detailed planning and route descriptions, advice on where to stay and what to
"I've been craving the road for some time, writes Justin Fox - odd words for this most seasoned of travel writers. But there is more to it: "Restless, anxious about an uneventful slide into my late 30
Moved by the plight of the approximately 475 million homeless dogs in the world, Oscar and his ‘owner’, Joanne, decided to create a unique platform from which to draw positive attention towards the pr
Kate Jowell was the director of the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business (the first woman to hold such an office in South Africa) when she was diagnosed with the early stages of Alzhe
David Klatzow's twenty-six year career as a forensic scientist in South Africa is chronicled in this book along with the state corruption during Apartheid rule. Klatzow headed the forensic efforts of
The entire political landscape of South Africa has changed since Max du Preez published his much-acclaimed book Pale Native: Memories of a Renegade Reporter in 2003. This revised, updated edition has
In this striking volume, photojournalist Liebenberg has collected images he made during the late 1980s to document the final years of the so-called Border War between South Africa and liberation force
This commemorative edition of Newman's Birds of Southern Africa at once updates a classic and pays tribute to one of the region's best-loved birding authors, the late Kenneth Newman.With the support o
"It is Thursday, 20 January 1994 and I am being interviewed by IEC commissioners Dikgang Moseneke, Helen Suzman and Frank Chikane. The election date is a shade over three months away. An election of s
An asteroid the size of Table Mountain crashed into what was to become South Africa over 2 billion years ago, marking the spot. The country's history since then has always been robust and full of ener
Dark Continent, My Black Arse is Sihle Khumalo's personal and often hilarious account of his perception of Mama Africa, based on his journey from Cape to Cairo by public transport – bus, boksie, matol
This incomparable resource contains detailed descriptions and maps for all South Africa's 19 national parks in one handy volume. From a single sanctuary established in 1926, SA now boasts a proud comp
Africa is a continent of contrasts – not just those reflected in the grandeur of its deserts, mountains, dense forests or pristine white beaches that stretch endlessly to the horizon, but in the cultu
With short, punchy text and captions, and superb images, Game Parks of South Africa captures the best-known features of our spectacular reserves, detailing their key features, their unspoiled beauty a
In times of fundamental change, people tend to find a space, lose it and the find another space as life and the world transform around them. What does this metamorphosis entail and in what ways are we
Van Onselen (humanities, University of Pretoria) examines a little-known aspect of society in South Africa in the twenty years leading up to the Boer War, the Irish bandits. Ironically, he notes that
"In 1992, a gang leader was shot dead by an ANC member in Kroonstad. The murder weapon was then hidden on Antjie Krog's stoep. In Begging to Be Black, Krog begins by exploring her position in this con
This unrivaled field guide covers over 1,400 species of the most common forms of marine life that inhabit our coasts – including the invertebrates, fish, reptiles, mammals birds and plants. The book d
South Africa, together with Lesotho and Swaziland, is home to some 19,000 shrubs and herbs, a large number of which bear flowers of intricate and often stunning beauty. This guide covers more than 1,1
This large-format, image-driven book features 46 of Africa’s most sought-after safari getaways – those exclusive lodges where guests are virtually guaranteed encounters with the Big Five, alongside lu
"The stories in this collection ... give nuances to the theme of touch, with all its complex emotional and physical connotations. ... The theme has been interpreted in diverse, often surprising and in
A handy, all-in-one photographic field guide to the wildlife of South Africa, this guide covers the region’s mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs and trees most likely to be seen, with concise accounts and
Featuringover 50 of the best golf courses in South Africa, this lavishly illustrated coffee-table book presents the cream of South Africa’s greens and fairways. Information about the courses focuses o
Fay Lewis presents a do-it-yourself guide to graceful entertaining that will not only remove all the stress from entertaining, but it will allow you to enjoy yourself while your guests will be hoping
Creative Scrapbook Piecing with Marina du Plessis is a collection of scrapbook layouts created with little other than paper. Each of the 60 full-color layouts includes templates of the frames, letters
'&Beyond' has a commitment to African hospitality that has resulted in the establishment of some of the finest lodges and safaris on the continent. This stunning cookbook showcases the heart, soul and
Following in the format and style of Complete Guide to Snakes of SA and Guide to Reptiles of SA, this guide offers the most authoritative and comprehensive treatment of frogs of the region ever produc
Twenty-five per cent of southern African flora is succulent in nature, and a remarkable forty per cent of the world's succulent plants occur in South Africa. The book will highlight the diversity of s
This book is a collection of excerpts from interviews with former conscripts in which they recall their time in the South African Defence Force. The chapters are structured according to the general se
In 1982 a young American historian arrives in Zimbabwe filled with idealism and enthusiasm for the benevolent new Prime Minister Robert Mugabe and the postcolonial new beginning for that country. His
