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Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage by Jonny Steinberg

Welcome to Pagecast, the book-centred podcast series presented by Jonathan Ball Publishers. In this episode, Shaun de Waal, News24 Books Editor, interviews South African writer Jonny Steinberg about his latest book, "Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage." In this captivating book, Steinberg explores the marriage between Nelson Mandela and…

22 May 2023 25 min

Ada's Realm by Sharon Dodua Otoo

Thanks for clicking play on Pagecast, a book-centred podcast series brought to you by Jonathan Ball Publishers. In this episode, author and historian Mphuthumi Ntabeni chats with Sharon Dodua Otoo, regarding her latest book Ada's Realm! In a small village in West Africa, in what will one day become Ghana,…

15 May 2023 35 min

Daisy De Melker by Ted Botha

A true crime classic about Daisy de Melker in ragtime Joburg –a city of murder, mayhem and gold. In this episode, Nicole Engelbrecht, True Crime Author and Podcaster sits down with Ted Botha to discuss his latest book, Daisy De Melker - Hiding amongst killers in the city of gold…

8 May 2023 45 min

What Happens On Vacation by Jo Watson

Thanks for clicking play on Pagecast, a book-centred podcast series brought to you by Jonathan Ball Publishers. In this episode the wonderful Danielle Weakley, Brand builder, editor and writer is in conversation with Jo Watson, regarding her latest romantic comedy titled What Happens on Vacation... Two rivals. One holiday and…

1 May 2023 33 min

The Plot to Save South Africa by Justice Malala

In this episode, journalist and author, Andrew Harding interviews Justice Malala about his new book – The Plot to Save South Africa. Today it seems as if the defeat of apartheid was inevitable, but Chris Hani’s assassination on the Easter Weekend of 1993 nearly tipped the country into all-out war…

24 Apr 2023 32 min

Harry Oppenheimer: Diamonds, Gold and Dynasty by Michael Cardo

Thanks for clicking play on Pagecast, a book-centred podcast series brought to you by Jonathan Ball Publishers. In this episode author and historian Bill Nasson chats with author, and member of parliament, Michael Cardo regarding his comprehensive biography of Harry Oppenheimer. In the first, full-scale biography of Oppenheimer, based on…

17 Apr 2023 37 min

Hani: A Life Too Short by Beauregard Tromp and Janet Smith

Chris Hani’s assassination in 1993 gave rise to one of South Africa’s greatest political questions: if he had survived, what impact would he have had on the ANC government? On the 30th anniversary of his murder by right-wing fanatics, this updated version of the best-selling Hani: A Life Too Short…

10 Apr 2023 52 min

The World by Simon Sebag Montefiore

On Monday 20 March 2023, amidst a National Shut Down in South Africa, local author Mphuthumi Ntabeni met up with Simon Sebag Montefiore, in a quiet nook of the Book Lounge in Cape Town, to discuss Simon’s exquisite new book - The World. The world is a fresh and original…

3 Apr 2023 31 min

The Man Who Shook Mountains by Lesley Mofokeng

Thanks for clicking play on Pagecast, a book-centred podcast series brought to you by Jonathan Ball Publishers. In this episode, Sewela Langeni of Book Circle Capital is in conversation with Lesley Mofokeng, author of The Man Who Shook Mountains Journalist Lesley Mofokeng investigates the life of his remarkable grandfather, Mongangane…

27 Mar 2023 37 min

My Year of Not Getting Sh*tfaced by Pamela Power

In this episode,  author Amy Heydenrych chats with author scriptwriter and script editor Pamela Power about her latest book - My Year of Not Getting Sh*tfaced.  The title says it all – this is an honest, fun and humorous look at a grown woman’s love-hate relationship with alcohol. In My…

20 Mar 2023 32 min

Red on Red by Phil McNulty and Jim White.

In this episode of Pagecast, critic and football fan Dave Gorin interviews co-authors of Red on Red, Phil McNulty and Jim White. The untold story of the most contested fixture in world football Liverpool and Manchester. Two gloriously independent-minded, eclectic, culturally vibrant places. Yet the inhabitants dislike each other with…

12 Mar 2023 52 min

The Zulu Kingdom and the Boer Invasion of 1837-1840 by John Laband

Thanks for clicking play on Pagecast, a book-centred podcast series brought to you by Jonathan Ball Publishers. In this episode, Highly qualified and experienced Information specialist and Historian Graham Dominy chats with respected historian and author John Laband regarding his latest book The Boer Invasion of the Zulu Kingdom. This…

6 Mar 2023 25 min

Isaac and the Egg by Bobby Palmer

In this episode, Pagecast co-producer Nicola Bruns interviews Bobby Palmer, author of Isaac and the Egg! Isaac and the Egg, is "a story about love, friendship and baked beans", a parable about learning to live again. A story of a broken man's transformative journey into the woods. A young man…

27 Feb 2023 30 min

Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide

Thanks for clicking play on Pagecast, a book-centred podcast series brought to you by Jonathan Ball Publishers. In this episode, Avid runner, school teacher and MC Sean Robson chats with co-author and long-time running coach Eric Orton about Born to Run 2 - The Ultimate Training Guide. This book teaches…

20 Feb 2023 38 min

You Are Not Alone by Cariad Lloyd

CapeTalk's Pippa Hudson interviews Cariad Lloyd regarding her book 'You Are Not Alone'. Inspired by her award-winning podcast, Griefcast; You Are Not Alone is Cariad Lloyd's frank, funny and compassionate exploration of grief. When Cariad Lloyd lost her father at the age of fifteen, people didn't talk about death. Years…

10 Feb 2023 14 min

Bliss on Toast by Prue Leith

Co-producer of Pagecast, Nicola Bruns, chats with Dame Prue Leith regarding her latest cookbook, Bliss on Toast. About the book: What's more comforting and satisfying than toast? And if you top it with a few cleverly paired ingredients, it can be a full meal, not to mention pure bliss. These…

6 Feb 2023 43 min

Pagecast Year In Review with Joy Watson

Welcome to the final day of Pagecast's Year in Review. It's Pagecast’s holiday season! This December, we’re looking back and reflecting on all the incredible books published in 2022. We’ve asked a few special guests to review their top pick of the year; and to give us a taste of…

21 Dec 2022 9 min

Pagecast Year In Review with Sonja van der Westhuizen

Welcome to day 11 of Pagecast's Year in Review. It's Pagecast’s holiday season. This December, we’re looking back and reflecting on all the incredible books published in 2022. We’ve asked a few special guests to review their top pick of the year; and to give us a taste of what…

20 Dec 2022 11 min

Pagecast Year In Review with Pippa Hudson

Welcome to day 10 of Pagecast's Year in Review. It's Pagecast’s holiday season. This December, we’re looking back and reflecting on all the incredible books published in 2022. We’ve asked a few special guests to review their top pick of the year; and to give us a taste of what…

19 Dec 2022 13 min

Pagecast Year In Review with Patricia McCracken

Welcome to day 9 of Pagecast's Year in Review. It's Pagecast’s holiday season. This December, we’re looking back and reflecting on all the incredible books published in 2022. We’ve asked a few special guests to review their top pick of the year; and to give us a taste of what…

16 Dec 2022 17 min