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Compiled by University of the Western Cape (UWC) linguistics professor Quinten Williams, the Kaaps Woordeboek/Wordbook/Dictionary is the first formal effort to document and preserve the language in a way that is both accessible and academically recognised.

LANGUAGE AND ACADEMIA

Discover how the Kaaps language, long spoken yet rarely formalised, has achieved a historic milestone with the launch of its first trilingual dictionary, celebrated at the Castle…

Sinazo Mkoko

3 min read

Reader Thamera Naicker, from Edgemead, has 'Cape Fever' author Nadia Davids sign her book.

CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Nadia Davids, an award-winning South African playwright and novelist, captivated audiences at Wordsworth Books in Sea Point on March 27, sharing insights about her latest novel…

Fouzia van der Fort

3 min read

Behind the scenes of children's book Libo and the Leopard: Keeper of the Stars. Pictured from left voiceover artist for the audiobook Mdu Kweyama, illustrator Mary-An, from Panthera Kristine Maciejewski, Imagnary House publishing director Brad Harris, from Panthera Gareth Whittington-Jones, author Emily Child, from Panthera Gareth Mann, and publicist Thembela Mputamputa.

WATERFRONT

Explore the enchanting children's book 'Libo and the Leopard: Keeper of the Stars,' which beautifully intertwines Lozi culture with leopard conservation, featuring a free…

Fouzia van der Fort

3 min read

Veteran journalist and author Shafiq Morton, signs The Circle of the Saints book for Stellenbosch University Phd student Widaad Sirkhotte, from Rondebosch East.

CAPE MUSLIM

Uncover the spiritual legacy and resilience of the Cape Muslim community at the launch of The Circle of Saints, highlighting themes of political exile and identity.

Fouzia van der Fort

3 min read

Matthew Griffiths and his father, Professor Charles Griffiths at the launch of their book, 'Explore The Shore'.

TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM

Experience the launch of 'Explore the Shore' by Professor Charles Griffiths and his son, Matthew, at the Two Oceans Aquarium, where interactive videos enhance the exploration of…

WESLEY FORD

2 min read

Authors, Dave Murray from Plumstead and Brian Ingpen from Tokai, with Lee Botti from Onrus.

MARITIME

Maritime historian Brian Ingpen and sailor David Murray launch 'South Africa Supertugs', a captivating exploration of legendary supertugs John Ross and Wolraad Woltemade, filled…

Karen Watkins

1 min read

Visionary Christine Jacobs led 'Our Stories Through Every Season,' a devotional book sharing women’s honest reflections written over two months.

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

From a simple journaling exercise to a profound collection of women's stories, 'Our Stories Through Every Season' invites readers to explore themes of loss, healing, and joy, led…

Marsha Bothma

3 min read

BOOK

At just 27, Mandilakhe Pato from Khayelitsha is set to launch his debut book, 'Forgive Me Peter,' on July 26 at the Central Library in Cape Town. This novel, originally written…

Tara Isaacs

2 min read

Pictured, from left, are Sharon Paulsen, Ruper Pluck, Diana Ferrus, Dusanka Stojakovic, Archie Birch and Tina Smith.

CHILDRENS AUTHOR

"Diana Ferrus, a celebrated poet, launches her debut children's book, 'The Boy Who Loved to Dance,' telling the inspiring story of Johaar Mosaval, a dancer who overcame…

Roshan Abrahams

4 min read

book launch

Kaaps language gains formal recognition with the launch of its first dictionary

Award-winning playwright Nadia Davids discusses her new novel 'Cape Fever' in Sea Point

Imagnary House launches a captivating children's book on Lozi culture and leopard conservation

Uncovering the legacy of the Cape Muslim community in The Circle of Saints

Father and son unveil 'Explore the shore' at Two Oceans Aquarium

Brian Ingpen’s book explores South Africa's supertugs

Our Stories Through Every Season — A book of real-life journeys

Pato pens story of forgiveness and hope

Diana Ferrus launches captivating children's book about Johaar Mosaval