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Author Imraan Coovadia says he’s realised that ethnic identities are constituted by a kind of corrupt storytelling. (Photo: David Harrison)
BONGANI KONA

Imraan Coovadia on ‘The Poisoners’ and keeping science honest

Imraan Coovadia’s new book examines how poison has shaped political affairs in Southern Africa

  • Bongani Kona
15 min read
‘Publishing is gambling’: Maggie Davey cofounded independent publisher Jacana Media in 2002. (Delwyn Verasamy)
ABANTU BOOK FESTIVAL

The Portfolio: Maggie Davey

Jacana Media was established in 2002. We are the preeminent independent publishing firm in South Africa. We’re devoted to our authors’ imaginations, both in fiction and…

  • Maggie Davey
3 min read
MAGGIE DAVEY

Jo’burg’s jazzy Juliet

Maggie Davey looks back at the life of legend Juliet Prowse and wonders what the problem is with the local stars of today.

  • Maggie Davey
2 min read