In Gardens To Inspire, Keith Kirsten introduces 25 notable South African gardens, chosen for the ‘wow’ factor that sets them apart.

Great gardens are not simply an accumulation of plants. They are planned and nurtured over years, even decades, and they reflect the personality or intention of their creators. The selected gardens range from classic-traditional to quirky-eclectic to those that strive to meet the challenge of being environmentally sustainable. Some are grand estates, others are more modest, some are open to the public, others are not readily accessible. But whether they are private or public, big or small, exotic or indigenous, this book reveals something of the story behind each garden, introducing the owners or custodians and discussing the plants and landscaping that makes each one special.

Many of the featured gardens have been years in the making, others are more recent creations, but gardens are never static; man and nature are always reshaping them, and this book presents a moment in the life of each of these inspirational gardens.

Seks, leuens en die internet is ’n rou, eerlike vertelling deur ’n vrou wie se hart gebreek is, maar weier om moed op te gee. Op 50 lyk al die prinse en perde bra gehawend, maar vasbeslote durf sy die wilde wêreld van aanlyn afsprake aan, moedig op soek na haar sielsgenoot. Hierdie boek is deel van die immergewilde selfhelp-genre en kombineer die onderwerpe van verhoudings; seks en selfondersoek. Dis ’n eerlike en soms skreeusnaakse memoir - maar ook ’n nuttige gids oor die wêreld van aanlyn afsprake.

Die gebruik van vetkwarte is nie net vir kwilters nie, maar is baie meer veelsydig. Naaldwerkers gebruik ook graag die klein stukkies materiaal wat in pragtige bondeltjies in materiaalwinkels, asook by handwerk- en kunsmarkte teen ’n billike prys verkoop word. Elf talentvolle ontwerpers van regoor die wereld verduidelik stap-vir-stap in 50 Lapblokprojekte hul gunstelingpatrone en -projekte. Hierdie unieke versameling vinnige en maklike naaldwerkprojekte sluit kontemporere idees vir doen-dit-self dekor, bykomstighede, en geskenke in – alles gemaak met behulp van vetkwarte. Dit wissel van eenvoudige projekte met een vetkwart na projekte met ’n paar vetkwarte vir ’n vinnige lappieskombers, en bevat meer komplekse projekte wat tot tien vetkwarte gebruik. Die versameling projekte bied die ideale oplossing vir naaldwerkers met ’n bondel vetkwarte wat wag om in iets moois omskep te word.

Broken Porcelain is not just a book of essays describing one Black woman’s experience of mental illness, but rather a memoir-in-essays that shatters the walls of our hearts and guides us towards empathy – all while providing social commentary that demystifies stigmas of mental illness.

In her singular lyrical prose, Relebone Rirhandzu eAfrika covers topics such as social media’s role in how we view depression, generational trauma, what self-care really is, taking anti-depressant medication, and finding love when you are mentally ill.

The author writes with poignant honesty about the darkness of her mental illness and breaks down what mental illness is (and is not).

This book will let the reader into the world of migrant workers and how they have used their culture and heritage to reimagine and create a new socio-economic order through the production of cultural goods and services.

This is the story of Kwa Mai Mai; an economic trade zone that has captured the imagination of people who dared to dream. Kwa Mai Mai is the beginning of everything Johannesburg is meant to be, the City of Gold, a place where dreams deferred become true. The book tells a story of a people’s culture, wrapped in beautiful memories of life in villages left behind but collectively remembered by those who refuse to forget, lest they lose themselves in the concrete jungle that knows no mercy.

This is a story of how cultural memory, sacredly preserved and transported to new geographies, can serve both as cultural weapon that can be used to resist subjugation, while unleashing it as an economic weapon to turn those priceless traditions into tradeable commodities. The book narrates a story of how those who are the keepers of cultural memory can wield it as a weapon of survival and use its power to petition the entrepreneurial and creative spirits buried deep down in the souls of their true being.

The book raises an argument built on an assumption that if cultural memory can be stored and retrieved through artefacts, sites, ceremonies, myths and rituals, including texts, then Kwa Mai Mai assembles and converges these into one place and space of worship and celebration. This is a place where the hypervisibility of its bearers is always in a constant fight against being eclipsed by those who would rather pretend it did not exist – the City that created it.

The book combines both the author’s observation and interpretation gathered from ethnographic work of over four years, as well as the voices of those who reluctantly remained in this City when no other alternative presented itself, short of returning to the villages in absolute defeat.

A politically incorrect, thoroughly unscientific and exceptionally funny “guidebook” that identifies – and makes fun of – the people of the Rainbow Nation.

Written for all the South Africans it parodies, the book is satirical to its core, noting from the start that “Blacks”, “English Whites”, “Afrikaners”, “Coloureds”, “Indians” and “Miscellaneous” are the primary races to be encountered in the land, and they all have their own interesting and sometimes hilarious hang-ups about life in the new South Africa.

Case studies of metropolitan cities in nine African countries – from Egypt in the north to three in West and Central Africa, two in East Africa and three in Southern Africa – make up the empirical foundation of this publication.

The interrelated themes addressed in these chapters – the national influence on urban development, the popular dynamics that shape urban development and the global currents on urban development – make up its framework. All authors and editors are African, as is the publisher. The only exception is Göran Therborn whose recent book, Cities of Power, served as motivation for this volume. Accordingly, the issue common to all case studies is the often conflictual powers that are exercised by national, global and popular forces in the development of these African cities.

Rather than locating the case studies in an exclusively African historical context, the focus is on the trajectories of the postcolonial city (with the important exception of Addis Ababa with a non-colonial history that has granted it a special place in African consciousness). These trajectories enable comparisons with those of postcolonial cities on other continents. This, in turn, highlights the fact that Africa – today, the least urbanised continent on an increasingly urbanised globe – is in the thick of processes of large-scale urban transformation, illustrated in diverse ways by the case studies that make up the foundation of this publication.

Female Fear Factory is the much-anticipated follow up to the 2016 Sunday Times Alan Paton Award winner Rape: A South African Nightmare.

Where Rape: A South African Nightmare introduced strategies for disrupting rape culture at an individual level, Female Fear Factory offers an even bolder vision for collective action against all cultures of sexual violence.

Like the previous book on which it builds, Female Fear Factory fuses intellectual rigour and extensive research, written by one of South Africa's keenest minds, award-winning Professor Pumla Dineo Gqola.

Beneath the Nelson Mandela Boulevard flyover on Cape Town's foreshore lives a community of stowaways, young Tanzanian men from the slums of Dar es Salaam.

When journalist Sean Christie meets Adam Bashili, he comes to know the extraordinary world of Beachboys, a multi-port, fourth-generation subculture that lives to stow away and stows away to survive. But Sean starts to accompany the beachboys on trips around their everyday Cape Town, he becomes more than a casual observer, serving as sometime moneylender, driver, confidant and scribe, and eventually joining Adam on an unprecedented tour of Dar es Salaam's underworld and a reckless run down Africa's east coast.

Under Nelson Mandela Boulevard remaps both city and continent, introducing us to the places and people we so frequently overlook.

Minjonet en bitterbos is Thomas Deacon se vyfde digbundel in Afrikaans.

Die bundel sentreer om ouer word, die jeugdige energie wat daarmee afneem, ‘n herbesoek aan dit wat was en ‘n skrynende begeerte daarna. Deacon slaag uitmuntend daarin om die oerbron van herinnering en nostalgie telkens deur ‘n ander merafoor, ‘n ander tyd en met ander woorde te laat spreek.

Die bundel bevat ook ‘n heuglike inslag van Boerneef se loslittige Afrikaans met ‘n voorkeur vir die kontreiwoord en -uitdrukking.

Researched and written by South Africa’s foremost producer of bulbs, this comprehensive, clear and easy-to-use growing guide and reference volume shows you how to create a spectacular flowering garden anywhere in South Africa with bulbs, corms, tubers and rhizomes. The Bulb book: A South African gardener's guide covers everything you need to know about selecting and planting bulbs, bulb and soil care, watering and feeding tips, design in the garden, forcing and holding bulbs to extend flowering periods, protecting the plants against pests and diseases, and how to display cut flowers. An extensive A to Z listing, focusing especially on indigenous bulbs, gives specific details on bulbs suited to South African conditions, with more detailed attention given to the most successful and rewarding species and varieties. Included: Information on history and origin, size, planting requirements and techniques, further care and propagation methods; close-up illustrations and beautiful photographs of the bulbs and their flowers; advice on growing bulbs in containers, indoors and in smaller gardens; Genera and species that are little known but deserve consideration; bulbs that can be grown at home as food and flavouring. The beauty of these pages can be brought to life in your home and garden as each new season unfolds with your creations of colour.

Our Coast for Life captures the spirit, majesty, dynamism, beauty and diversity of the African coastline and celebrates the first steps of our journey towards truly sustainable coastal development and poverty alleviation. It salutes the work of nations and international organisations that are actively helping African coastal communities and champions the African people's struggle against adversity.

The book will be a cornerstone for future thinking and a valuable reference book for anyone involved in international sustainable development.

While the world's eyes are focused on exploring ways of implementing and managing sustainable development programmes, this book celebrates what is already being achieved and practised It commemorates the work that is helping alleviate poverty, empower and tram local communities and create alternative livelihood projects along Africa's coast.

This book publishes Martin Legassick's influential doctoral thesis on the preindustrial South African frontier zone of Transorangia.

The impressive formation of the Griqua states in the first half of the nineteenth century outside the borders of the Cape Colony and their relations with Sotho-Tswana polities, frontiersmen, missionaries and the British administration of the Cape take centre stage in the analysis. The Griqua, of mixed settler and indigenous descent, secured hegemony in a frontier of complex partnerships and power struggles. The author's subsequent critique of the "frontier tradition" in South African historiography drew on the insights he had gained in writing this dissertation. It served to initiate the debate about the importance of the precolonial frontier situation in South Africa for the establishment of ideas of race, the development of racial prejudice and, implicitly, the creation of segregationist and apartheid systems.

Today, the constructed histories of "Griqua" and other categories of indigeneity have re-emerged in South Africa as influential tools of political mobilisation and claims on resources.

Like so many of her generation, Lwando Xaso came of age alongside the beginnings and growth of South Africa’s constitutional democracy. Her journey into adulthood was a radically different one from that of earlier generations, marked by hope that changing perceptions would usher in a new and free society.

Made in South Africa – A Black Woman’s Stories of Rage, Resistance and Progress is a vibrant collection of essays in which Lwando examines with incisive clarity some of the events that have shaped her experience of South Africa – a country with huge potential but weighed down by persistent racism and inequality, cultural appropriation, sexism and corruption, all legacies of a complicated history.

As a young lawyer intent on climbing the corporate ladder, Lwando’s life’s direction was changed by a personal experience of the oppressive capacity of a supposedly democratic government when it unjustly fired a close family friend and mentor from a senior government position. She found herself on his legal team and the turmoil the case created within her led her to further her studies in constitutional law, and to pick up her pen and share with a wider audience her views of what was happening in her beloved country.

Her outlook was further shaped by her experience of clerking at the Constitutional Court for Justice Edwin Cameron, which deepened her respect for the South African Constitution, and what it really means for a resilient people to strive continually to live up to its moral and legal standards.

Lwando’s writing reflects her unflinching resolve to live according to the precepts of our groundbreaking Constitution and offers a challenge to all South Africans to believe in and achieve ‘the improbable’.

On 5 February 2014, world-renowned scientist Tim Noakes fired off a tweet allegedly dispensing dietary advice to a young mother into a highly volatile media space; the fallout threatened to destroy his career. This is the untold backstory.

Veteran journalist and writer Daryl Ilbury unveils, layer by layer, a combustible mix of scientific ignorance, academic jealousy, the collapse of media ethics, and the interests of a world-renowned scientist in highlighting the intricacies of human nutrition and exposing those he believes have vested interests in regulating it.

Featuring interviews with people who have worked closely with Noakes, including former Springbok coach Jake White and polar swimmer Lewis Gordon Pugh, as well as award-winning journalists and fellow scientists and academics, some of whom now consider Noakes dangerous and out of control, this book is bound to be as controversial as the man himself.

The authors love taking everyday items and giving them a twist. Upcycling and repurposing are key terms in their design lexicon. As they say: “Trends come and go, but you have to live in your home, so make it a comfortable space that can grow and change with you.”

Through their innovative ideas, inspired use of materials and ability to reinvent ordinary objects, the authors present projects suitable for all craft and décor enthusiasts, from beginners to those with more advanced skills. Whether you prefer to tackle projects with a handsaw and cordless drill, craft paper and scissors, or a sewing needle and delicate trim, there is something here for everyone.

From storage solutions to paint techniques, through knitted rugs and upholstered seats, to stamped tiles and outdoor seating, there are ideas to brighten and enliven your home and outdoor spaces – all showcased via beautiful photography, concise instructions and an appealing design.

Alles oor Suid-Afrika is reeds sedert 1992 die mees omvattende naslaanboek vir Suid- Afrikaanse skoliere (en hul ouers!) wanneer hulle op soek is na inligting oor die land. Hierdie uitgawe – met hersiene en opgedateerde inhoud en fotografie – sal beslis sy status behou! Hierdie grootformaatboek propvol kennis is hoogs visueel met volkleurfoto’s, -kaarte en -illustrasies en die teks is maklik om te lees en te verstaan. Bykomende belangstelling word geprikkel deur brokkies inligting wat in teksboksies en verlengde opskrifte vervat word. Plekke om te besoek word ook aanbeveel en pas by die betrokke tema wat op die dubbelbladsy-uitleg bespreek word. Die teks is opgedeel in afdelings soos lank, lank gelede; die mense; die kultuur; die gemeenskap; wetenskap en tegnologie; die ekonomie; die land; en die natuurlewe, wat elke aspek van Suid-Afrika dek.

This book, geared towards students, clinicians, those involved in the helping professions, and interested members of the public, deals with the topic of traumatic stress from a number of angles. Traumatic stress, and posttraumatic stress more particularly, has gained international prominence as a condition or disorder that affects people across the globe in the wake of exposure to extreme life events, be these collective or individual. Given the history of political violence in South Africa, extremely high levels of violence against women and children, and the prevalence of violent crime, South Africa has the unfortunate distinction of being considered a real-life laboratory in which to study traumatic stress. Taking both a historical and contemporary perspective, the book covers the extent of and manner in which traumatic stress is manifested, including the way in which exposure to such extremely threatening events impacts on people's meaning and belief systems. Therapeutic and community strategies for addressing and healing the effects of trauma exposure are comprehensively covered, as well as the particular needs of traumatised children and adolescents. Illustrative case material is used to render ideas accessible and engaging. The book also provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of theory and practice in the field of traumatic stress studies, incorporating both international and South African specific findings. The particular value of the text lies in the integration of global and local material and attention to context related challenges, such as how trauma presentation and intervention is colored by cultural systems and class disparities. The text will be of particular interest to scholars and practitioners working with traumatic stress in developing countries or in settings in which assessment and intervention resources are limited. The book highlights both psychological and socio-political dimensions of traumatic stress and emphasises insights derived from working in the South African context that have potential relevance for shaping the direction of traumatic stress studies.

This is the book that nobody thinks they need … until they see it.

Information is power. Those who can afford it and know how to navigate their way around the Internet have unfettered access to knowledge and information that gives them a distinct advantage when it comes to exploring opportunities, developing their own potential and finding solutions to problems.

In the words of Truida Prekel, this printed collection of tools, resources, services and solutions offered by non-profit, faith-based, civil society and government organisations is lLike holding Google in your hands. A huge time-saver, as you get curated what you are looking for, in compact form – rather than getting lost, misled or distracted by surfing around.

The Resource Directory is a direct result of the issues we learn about during Community Conversations and the follow-up research we do for articles in the magazine. The outcome? A comprehensive Directory of solutions, resources, tools and services from non-profit, faith-based, civil society and government programmes – letting South Africans know where to find what they need – online and offline.

Discover the power of hope, reconciliation, and strength.

Messages Of Hope For South Africa is a remarkable book that brings together the voices of 30 South Africans who share their heartfelt perspectives on hope and resilience in the face of adversity.

Dive into this collection of meaningful stories and gain a deeper understanding of the journeys and wisdom of those who have faced life’s challenges with courage and optimism.

Unckle is a foreign national who escapes from Kashmir Province in Pakistan after attracting attention for leading protests against the Indian occupation of Kashmir. It is during a peaceful protest that he becomes a violent character after suffering at the hands of police during a protest march. Unckle is re-united with his brother - Barbar - and the two brothers make use of Barbar’s link to Beijing and the bosses of the State Security Firm. The tale unfolds as the two brothers agree to do the bidding of the Beijing masters.

The international underworld of human trafficking, rhino horn poaching and the capture of money from the masses, takes a foothold in the coastal city of East London and Grahamstown.

Unckle will reach into the psyche of all Africans while the storyline will hold an international audience spellbound with the cultural background to three nations - Pakistan, China, South Africa, and in particular, the amaXhosa characters as the ancestors are invoked to deal with Rafiki Majosa and the foreigner, Barbar.

Andrew Hutchinson draws his experience from within the auctioneering, trading and wildlife arenas to bring you Unckle, a fictional/factual tour of the underbelly of the corrupt grab for Africa and her resources.

This book invites readers to share in the memories of members of the former Tiervlei community in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Their narratives bridge the realms of history, culture and memory while memorializing the lives of the community and their memories of their ancestors buried at the Hardekraaltjie cemetery. The void of information regarding the cemetery and its relation to the people of Tiervlei, currently known as Ravensmead, is filled by the oral accounts of the narratives shared in this book. The Hardekraaltjie cemetery was opened in 1910 and closed in 1946. This book should also serve as a community resource for use in classrooms, discussions of family histories and the development of a greater understanding of the lived experiences of people facing a set of circumstances as expressed in the narratives contained in this book.

This book could be the pioneer of a series of literary museums that encapsulates overlooked and forgotten community histories in South Africa.

Marriage is a team sport. If one player does all the work alone, while the other does little to none, the other will soon burnout.

In marriage, husbands cannot put in little to no effort in household chores and expect their wives to do household chores and still have energy for sex. A husband and wife need to work together to ensure they enter the love-making-chamber with some energy left. And like in mathematics, what happens on the left–hand side must also occur on the right–hand side to balance the equation.

Husbands must put in effort to entertain their wives in the love-making-chamber. If you expect her to entertain you, entertain her as well.

Food poisoning cases in South Africa have risen, though the increase remains unquantified. Existing legislation has gaps and fails to fully align with international obligations. Government departments and agencies adopt fragmented approaches to handle food safety concerns. As key stakeholders, communities are not fully aware of their role in food safety surveillance, leaving them vulnerable to foodborne illnesses.

The book highlights the serious global issue of food poisoning, food fraud, and the potential presence of food terrorism in South Africa. Its goal is to raise awareness about the importance of food safety surveillance, even in the face of the current socio-economic challenges, while promoting internationally recognized practices to combat the rising incidence of food fraud and food poisoning in the country.