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My Low Carb Kombuis (Afrikaans, Paperback): Vickie de Beer My Low Carb Kombuis (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Vickie de Beer; Photographs by Craig Fraser 3
R298 R233 Discovery Miles 2 330 Save R65 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

My Low Carb-Kombuis is ’n maklike, toeganklike stapvir- stap-gids tot ’n laekoolhidraat-lewenstyl. Dit verskaf riglyne oor watter kos om uit jou dieet te sny en wat om in te sluit vir optimale gesondheid en hope energie. Met meer as 50 watertandresepte, weeklikse maaltydplanne en inkopielyste om jou vinnig op dreef te kry! My Low Carb-Kombuis vertel jou alles oor: Hoe om oor te skakel na ’n laekoolhidraatdieet; Hoe om gewig te verloor op ’n laekoolhidraatdieet; Hoe ’n laekoolhidraatdieet kan help met seliaksiekte, diabetes, chroniese moegheid, glutenintoleransie en inflammasie; Hoe om smaaklike laekoolhidraatgeregte voor te berei, soos bolognaise, laekoolhidraat-broodrolletjies, geroosterde varkvleis, nacho’s, amandel-en jogurtplaatkoekies en selfs romerige kaaskoek.

Days Of Zondo - The Fight For Freedom From Corruption (Paperback): Ferial Haffajee, Ivor Chipkin Days Of Zondo - The Fight For Freedom From Corruption (Paperback)
Ferial Haffajee, Ivor Chipkin 2
R325 Discovery Miles 3 250 Ships in 4 - 8 working days

In order to look to the future, we must first understand the past. On 2 November 2016, then Public Protector Thuli Madonsela ordered a Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. Chaired by Judge Raymond Zondo, the commission began proceedings on 21 August 2018. After three years of staggering testimonies, the breadth and depth of how South Africa was captured has been laid bare for a traumatised nation to comprehend.

Days Of Zondo is the definitive guide to what was formally exposed during the commission; with players ranging from the Gupta family to former president Jacob Zuma, Gupta lieutenant Salim Essa, Ace Magashule, former NPA boss Shaun Abrahams, Brian Molefe, Bosasa's Angelo Agrizzi, numerous ministers and associates, business leaders and corporate entities. This tangled web of corruption and criminality is unravelled by award-winning journalist Ferial Haffajee as she leads the threader through Zondo's biggest moments and the most shocking admissions, and makes sense of the commission's findings.

With infographics and timelines that give a bird's-eye view of the key findings from the commission's report, including how much money was spent, how much was lost and where it could have helped us improve the quality of life for ordinary South African citizens. It also includes commentary from Ismail Momoniat, deputy director-general at the National Treasury, and Ivor Chipkin, a leading scholar of government and public policy in South Africa and internationally.

Little Secrets (Paperback): Gail Schimmel Little Secrets (Paperback)
Gail Schimmel
R340 R266 Discovery Miles 2 660 Save R74 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Monique and Ben Klein have been married for twenty years. They both know that they didn’t get married for all the right reasons, but they’re happy with the decision they made. They have a good life in a beautiful house, with three children who they adore.

It all worked out in the end.

Or did it?

Monique has become obsessed with being the perfect wife and mother. Her sense of self is attached to the compliments she receives from friends and relatives. From her appearance to her home to her children, nobody is allowed to see the cracks. They might be normal for other people, but not for Monique. Ben knows that he gave up on a part of himself and his dreams when he married Monique. He’s an actuary, working for a corporate, and not the artist that he longed to be. He ignores as best he can the difference in their thinking. If anyone asks, he is happy.

Their daughter Rosie is struggling with her friendships and the daunting world of teenage parties. But with a strict mother like Monique, she knows that even if she gets frustrated, Monique’s rules will keep her safe.

Until Ben meets Daisy. And Rosie meets Margie. And everything starts to fall apart.

Spear - Mandela And The Revolutionaries (Paperback): Paul S. Landau Spear - Mandela And The Revolutionaries (Paperback)
Paul S. Landau
R340 R266 Discovery Miles 2 660 Save R74 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Drawing from several hundred first-person accounts, most of which are unpublished, Spear reshapes our understanding of Mandela by focusing on this intense but relatively neglected period of escalation in the movement against apartheid.

Landau’s book is not a biography, nor is it a history of a militia or an army; rather, it is a riveting story about ordinary civilians debating and acting together in extremis.

Contextualizing Mandela and MK’s activities amid anti-colonial change and Black Marxism in the early 1960s, Spear also speaks to today’s transnational anti-racism protests and worldwide struggles against oppression.

The Reed Dance Stalker (Paperback): Angela Makholwa The Reed Dance Stalker (Paperback)
Angela Makholwa
R299 R234 Discovery Miles 2 340 Save R65 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Journalist and public relations maven Lucy Khambule is flying high in her life and career. Her book on convicted serial killer Napoleon Dingiswayo is a bestseller, Lucy is in demand for talks and interviews, and her company is involved in early stage organising for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Then comes the terrifying news that Dingiswayo has escaped from C-Max – or has he, as shortly thereafter Detective Morapedi confirms to Lucy that the charred remains found in a prison pipe shaft, along with a suicide note, are those of Dingiswayo. An official statement from Correctional Services further confirms this.

But who is the person stalking her on Facebook? What should Lucy and Detective Morapedi make of the violent and disturbing ‘copycat’ killings happening in eSwatini and the hushed rumours that are swirling around the annual Reed Dance? As Lucy and her events management team work on the historical FIFA World Cup Preliminary Draw at the Durban International Convention Centre, events unfold at breakneck speed.

Is this the work of an exconvict on a deadly mission or are there other dangers lurking on Lucy’s path?

Who can she trust and how can she stay safe?

Kasinomics - African Informal Economies And The People Who Inhabit Them (Paperback): G.G. Alcock Kasinomics - African Informal Economies And The People Who Inhabit Them (Paperback)
G.G. Alcock
R280 R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Save R56 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Did you know …

  • That the muti market is worth R3 billion a year, with 27 million consumers?
  • That the average hawker earns R3000 a month and there are nearly 500 000 of them!?
  • That the trade in goats is worth millions of rand?
  • That the dagga trade can set the standard for market and distribution to the informal market?
  • That Parmalat Cheese Slices have created a multi-million rand business in kotas, and why the Perfect Sishebo Show is the biggest food show in the country?

Do consumers modernise or westernise? What are the eight cultural megatrends of the South African kasi sector? One of them is modernising, another is spirituality, but how and why?

Feast on Mogodu Mondays and Shwam-shwams, visit sacrifice ceremonies and stokvels, meet sangomas and urban trendsetters. You will never look at the low income informal sector people and businesses in the same way again. With stories and anecdotes, from kayaking down the Tugela, Zulu dancing in the pyramids to hijacking a Kulula flight, GG’s true life stories and how they link to understanding and inspiration for marketing ideas will make you gasp, laugh and shake your head in wonder.

A book as eclectic, mysterious and colourful as the marketplace it is written about.

Mede-Wete (Afrikaans, Paperback): Antjie Krog Mede-Wete (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Antjie Krog 4
R315 R271 Discovery Miles 2 710 Save R44 (14%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

In Mede-wete,’n aangrypende nuwe digbundel deur Antjie Krog, word temas soos taal, geheue en gewete met ’n nuwe intensiteit en beleënheid hanteer. Dit is haar eerste digbundel in 8 jaar.

Dié gedigte laat blyk duidelik haar diep verknogtheid aan haar geboortegrond en haar volgehoue betrokkenheid by en passie vir die land se komplekse geskiedenis en samelewing. Terselfdertyd herdefinieer sy haar identiteit as Afrikaanse digter. Te midde van verse waaruit haar woede en afkeer ten opsigte van sosiale ongeregtighede spreek, is daar ook boeiende familieverse, verse oor die generasies vorentoe en terug waarin die stemme en gesprekke opklink wat ons elke dag hoor. Ook verse oor oudword en afskeid, waarvan die huldigingsvers vir Mandela ’n hoogtepunt is.

Maar dit is verál weens die ontwrigting van taal juis om nuwe betekenis te skep dat Antjie Krog ’n opwindende digbundel lewer.

Faansie Se Voelboek 2 - 'n Volledige Veldgids Vir Kinders (Afrikaans, Paperback): Faansie Peacock Faansie Se Voelboek 2 - 'n Volledige Veldgids Vir Kinders (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Faansie Peacock
R520 R406 Discovery Miles 4 060 Save R114 (22%) In Stock

Ek hoop jy's reg vir 'n lewe vol avontuur! Indien nie, moet jy asseblief nie hierdie boek koop nie.

Hierdie boek sal jou help om elke voel in Suider Afrika te identifiseer. Maklik!

Jy sal ook snaakse en interessante feite leer oor alles van sterre tot superhelde, plus so ietsie oor voels ook.

Fruit Of A Poisoned Tree - The Inge Lotz Murder And A Miscarriage Of Justice (Paperback, Updated): Antony Altbeker Fruit Of A Poisoned Tree - The Inge Lotz Murder And A Miscarriage Of Justice (Paperback, Updated)
Antony Altbeker
R300 R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Save R60 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

In 2005, Fred van der Vyver, a young actuary and the son of a wealthy Eastern Cape farming family, was charged with murdering his girlfriend, Inge Lotz, allegedly bludgeoning her to death with a hammer as she lay on a couch in her lounge. The case against Van der Vyver seemed overwhelming. His behaviour at the time of the murder appeared suspicious and the forensic evidence seemed to prove his guilt.

And yet, in one of the most sensational and controversial murder trials in South African legal history, Van der Vyver's lawyers sought to turn the table on the police, accusing them of fabricating evidence and lying to the judge.

Now updated with the tale of the remarkable events that followed the judge’s verdict, prize-winning author Antony Altbeker takes you into the heart of the epic courtroom battle. His eye-witness account of the trial presents the reader with all the evidence and testimony while also placing it in the context of a society and justice system that are being stretched to breaking point.

Since 1994, Antony Altbeker has worked on issues relating to crime, policing and the criminal justice in government and in a variety of think-tanks. He is also the author of A Country at War with Itself and The Dirty Work of Democracy.

Lead With Super Clarity - How Successful Leaders Achieve Exceptional Results (Paperback): Maanda Tshifularo Lead With Super Clarity - How Successful Leaders Achieve Exceptional Results (Paperback)
Maanda Tshifularo
R310 R248 Discovery Miles 2 480 Save R62 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

These are difficult times. The Covid-19 pandemic has proved to us that we cannot rely on tomorrow to be like today; there is no such thing as ‘business as usual’. The social and economic upheaval has been devastating, and its effects long-lasting, making these times even more uncertain. The antidote to this uncertainty is clarity.

Maanda Tshifularo has had the privilege of interacting with successful innovators, culture shifters, business leaders and thought leaders, and their ‘common success denominator’ is the ability to see, say, and do things, with purposeful clarity. He has identified ‘Super Clarity’ as the differentiator that helps leaders navigate the ambiguity and half-heartedness which have become the default state in many organisations, leading to plummeting employee morale and productivity.

Not only does a super-clear leader achieve and make a meaningful contribution, but they also experience remarkable joy and personal growth in the journey.

It has never been more crucial for leaders to provide clarity and, in this book, Maanda defines and explains the importance of Super Clarity, and how to translate purpose into our day-to-day activities to unlock exceptional results, job satisfaction, team cohesion and employee engagement.

He outlines in Lead with Super Clarity the critical steps that we can take, as business leaders or in our own lives, to foster clarity – and, in so doing, create an environment characterised by purpose, insight and alignment.

Democracy & Delusion - 10 Myths In South African Politics (Paperback): Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh Democracy & Delusion - 10 Myths In South African Politics (Paperback)
Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh 6
R315 R271 Discovery Miles 2 710 Save R44 (14%) In Stock

A fresh, different perspective on South African politics.

Many common political arguments come pre-packaged in a very old and dusty box – and in this book, Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh sets out to dismantle that box. The self-evident truths are not so inarguable. He argues that free education is far from impossible, land reform is not the first step to chaos, and the media is not free…

In this incisive, informed book we find challenges to commonly held opinions and new solutions to old problems.

The Most Evil Of Them All - When Narcissism Turns Deadly (Paperback): Sam Human The Most Evil Of Them All - When Narcissism Turns Deadly (Paperback)
Sam Human
R300 R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Save R60 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Most serial murderers undeniably spring from abusive or neglected childhoods, and/or are potentially predisposed to various genetic, sociopathic or schizophrenic afflictions, rendering the root cause of their murderous behaviour a complex, lethal combination of factors. What is less credited, however, is the role of pathological narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) in the making of a serial killer.

Narcissistic rage, sexual narcissism, necrophilia and cannibalism are all driven by a need to control and satisfy a grandiose sense of entitlement for personal pleasure, and of those, narcissistic rage is possibly the most dangerous factor of all in the understanding of serial rape and murder. In this riveting book, the author explores the role of NPD through the lived experiences of various serial murderers and showcases the profiles of both infamous and lesser-known serial offenders from South Africa and around the world.

From the blatant, callous criminality of the likes of Jason Rohde, Dina Rodrigues and Henri van Breda to the unspeakable cruelty of serial rapists and murderers like Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Kobus Geldenhuys (the Norwood killer) and Don Steenkamp (the Griekwastad murderer), this book reveals the role pathological narcissism might have played in some of the most notorious and gruesome criminal cases of our times. Just one warning: Don’t read this book at night!

The Whistleblowers (Paperback, Updated Edition): Mandy Wiener The Whistleblowers (Paperback, Updated Edition)
Mandy Wiener
R270 R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Save R59 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

With corruption and fraud endemic in democratic South Africa, whistleblowers have provided an invaluable service to society through disclosures about coverups, malfeasance and wrongdoing. Their courageous acts have resulted in the recovery of millions of rands to the fiscus and to their fellow citizens as well as in improved transparency and accountability.

But in most cases, the outcomes for the whistleblowers themselves are devastating. Some have been gunned down in orchestrated assassinations, others have been threatened and targeted in sinister dirty-tricks campaigns. Many are hounded out of their jobs, ostracised and victimised. They are pushed to the fringes of society.

These are the evocative accounts of South Africa’s whistleblowers, told in their own voices, from across the country. The Whistleblowers also advocates for a change in legislation, organisational support and social attitudes in order to embolden others to have the courage to step up

Poetic Inquiry For The Human And Social Sciences - Voices From The South And North (Paperback): Heidi van Rooyen, Kathleen... Poetic Inquiry For The Human And Social Sciences - Voices From The South And North (Paperback)
Heidi van Rooyen, Kathleen Pithouse-Morgan
R320 R235 Discovery Miles 2 350 Save R85 (27%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Poetic Inquiry for the Social and Human Sciences: Voices from the South and North enriches human and social science research by introducing new voices, insights, and epistemologies.

Poetic inquiry, or poetry as research, is a literary and performance arts-based approach. It combines the arts and humanities with scientific inquiry to enhance social research. By challenging conventional epistemological traditions that assert a detached stance of the known from the knower, poetic inquiry proposes a method of decolonising knowledge production. This book expands on ground-breaking work done in the Global North on transdisciplinary poetic inquiry scholarship by bringing it into conversation with knowledge from the Global South. It allows for South-North leadership and places unique scholarly contributions from the South at the centre of transnational discussions.

In exploring and advancing poetic inquiry in the Global South, part of the book’s decolonising agenda is to challenge and expand the definition of poetic inquiry and recognise the contributions from diverse traditions and social practices. The peer-reviewed chapters are written by new and established scholars in various knowledge fields worldwide. The chapters’ scholarly contributions are complemented by an original poetry sequence interwoven through the book. Critically, Voices and Silences shows how poetry can engender innovative research that addresses pressing social justice issues, such as inclusion and decolonisation.

Poetic Inquiry will interest researchers and academics who seek to advance social research by adopting new epistemologies and approaches that integrate the value of the Global South’s contributions and foster expanded South-North collaborations.

Servings Of Self-Mastery - Bite-Sized Pep Talks To Unlock Greatness (Paperback): Alistair Mokoena Servings Of Self-Mastery - Bite-Sized Pep Talks To Unlock Greatness (Paperback)
Alistair Mokoena
R280 R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Save R56 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Self-mastery is the pinnacle of self-effectiveness. It is the reset button that puts you back in control of your life and helps you make healthy choices in both your personal and business life. If you’ve ever experienced anxiety, self-doubt, confusion, procrastination, helplessness, lack of self-control, impatience and a constant need for instant gratification, then Servings of Self-Mastery is for you.

With self-mastery you are able to coach yourself out of the negative mind-states that hold you back. This book will help you recognise the thoughts, feelings and beliefs that stand in your way of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual fulfilment. It will equip you with the agency to reframe these barriers into positive energy that will catalyse and catapult you into action, and this is how the best among us experience flow.

With short, easy-to-digest pep talks, you may want to read this book from cover-to-cover, or choose a specific chapter to read on those days when you need a little support and inspiration.

Alistair Mokoena’s Servings of Self-Mastery is packed with bitesized reminders of the greatness within us, together with the tools to unlock potential and abundance in all aspects of our lives. It is a book that is written with love and compassion to help you thrive.

Corporate Governance In South Africa - With International Comparisons (Paperback, 2nd Edition): Tobie Wiese Corporate Governance In South Africa - With International Comparisons (Paperback, 2nd Edition)
Tobie Wiese 4
R695 R587 Discovery Miles 5 870 Save R108 (16%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

The second edition of Corporate Governance In South Africa addresses the changes in the corporate governance landscape in South Africa brought about by the King IV Report on Governance for South Africa, 2016 and changes to several international codes.

Corporate Governance In South Africa covers the following areas: the corporate governance framework in South Africa, comparisons with various international corporate governance frameworks, and contemporary governance issues. The book also offers a corporate governance implementation guide.

Examples of failed corporate governance practices, both local and international, are provided throughout the book, seeking to illustrate the importance of effective corporate governance practices by companies.

Huisies Van Papier (Afrikaans, Paperback): Dalena Theron Huisies Van Papier (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Dalena Theron
R290 R227 Discovery Miles 2 270 Save R63 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Groentjiejoernalis Anna is twee-en-twintig en woon saam met haar twee pa's en onheilige horde honde en katte op 'n klein plekkie in KwaZulu-Natal. Sy onthou hoe haar ouers se huwelik op die rotse beland het toe haar pa uit die kas geneuk het - ten aanskoue van konserwatiewe familielede en nuuskierige agies vir bure en haar boheemse ma, 'n skrywer wat nou op goeie voet met Anna's se pa's verkeer.

Dis wel nie aldag maklik om kop of stert uit te maak van wat aangaan in so 'n huishouding nie, veral nie nou dat haar een pa met ernstige gesondheidsprobleme sukkel nie. Anna se werk by die koerant is ook nie sonder uitdagings nie. Maar hoe maak jy tyd vir jou eie lewe as jy die spil raak waarom die hele spulletjie tol?

In Huisies Van Papier, vier Dalena Theron die liefde en familie in al sy kleurryke gedaantes.

Farm Stall To Farm Stall - A Food Lover's Guide To Farm Stalls And Markets In South Africa (Paperback): Jennifer Stern Farm Stall To Farm Stall - A Food Lover's Guide To Farm Stalls And Markets In South Africa (Paperback)
Jennifer Stern
R95 R75 Discovery Miles 750 Save R20 (21%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Farm Stall To Farm Stall is a collection of the best farm stalls and markets for food lovers and avid farm stall trawlers in South Africa.

Each farm stall has been individually visited and researched, and ratings are given on the best coffee, tea and local fare. There are also recipes for several of the delectable delights! The book lists accommodation in the area, the nearest town, child and pet friendly ratings, contact details and operating hours for all the farm stalls.

Farm stalls are listed according to the route on which they are found, and the handy quickfinder and overview maps will enable you to plan your stop.

At the back of the book you will find a list of annual markets and festivals as well as what to expect from each, with handy websites and contact details.

The book is an absolute necessity for any food lover who wants good, wholesome food and delicacies as well as meeting the local people and buying quality local products.

Black Lion - Alive In The Wilderness (Paperback): Sicelo Mbatha, Bridget Pitt Black Lion - Alive In The Wilderness (Paperback)
Sicelo Mbatha, Bridget Pitt
R295 R236 Discovery Miles 2 360 Save R59 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Wilderness guide Sicelo Mbatha shares lessons learnt from a lifetime’s intimate association with Africa’s wildest nature.

Black Lion begins in rural South Africa where a deeply traumatic childhood experience – he witnessed his cousin being dragged away by a crocodile – should have turned Sicelo against the surrounding wilderness. Instead, he was irresistibly drawn to it. As a volunteer at Imfolozi Nature Reserve, close encounters with buffalo, lion, elephant and other animals taught him to ‘see’ with his heart and thus began a spiritual awakening.

Drawing from his Zulu culture and his own yearning to better understand human’s relationship to nature, Sicelo has forged a new path, disrupting the conventional approach to nature with an immersive, respectful and transformative way of being in the wilderness. Both memoir and philosophical reflection, Black Lion - co-written with environmentalist Bridget Pitt - is his brilliant and profound account of life as a wilderness spiritual guide.

As humanity hurtles into the anthropogenic 21st century, Black Lion is an urgent reminder of just how much we need wilderness for our emotional and spiritual survival.

Spieëlbeeld (Afrikaans, Paperback): Franz Marx Spieëlbeeld (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Franz Marx
R263 Discovery Miles 2 630 Ships in 4 - 8 working days

’n Spieel is ’n vreemde ding, want in ’n spieel leef ’n koue leuen; alles is andersom, verkeerdom en plat. Regs is links en links is regs. ’n Spieel lieg, dink hy, want jy kan jouself nie regtig sien nie, nes mens jouself nie kan kielie nie. Tensy jy natuurlik ’n soort aap is, dan kan jy jouself kielie. En lag. Maar Dolf Eksteen lag nie. Daar’s min rede die laaste tyd om te wil lag. Joe Minnie se lewe raak verweef met die van een van die rykste besigheidsmanne in die land. Sy opdrag is om Dolf Eksteen met sy lewe te bewaak. Dolf se weelderige bestaan word versuur deur bedelbriewe, afpersboodskappe en doodsdreigemente, en die beeldskone Belinda Eksteen, ’n opkomende vermaaklikheidster, is soos ’n emosionele en finansiele tikkende tydbom aan sy sy. Met ’n rolverdeling wat ’n deursnit van die Suid-Afrikaanse gemeenskap bied – die onaantasbares, die onderdruktes, die onderduimses – word Spieelbeeld ’n intense en meesleurende, psigologiese karakterstudie wat nog vir lank by die leser sal spook. ’n Wereldklas spanningsverhaal waartydens die leser die speurder is.

Nobody's Business - A Memoir (Paperback): Thabo Jijana Nobody's Business - A Memoir (Paperback)
Thabo Jijana
R250 R195 Discovery Miles 1 950 Save R55 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

In 2003, Thabo Jijana's father was gunned down in a scrap between rival taxi associations who had been forced to operate from a single rank. A decade later, Thabo faces up to South Africa's most violent industry to try to figure out how and why his father was murdered.

In this searing first-person investigation, Thabo puts a face behind a recurrent tragedy that plagues South African working class communities. By speaking to the people who knew his father best he tries to fill in the blanks that are the years that have followed his father's death.

He begins by trying to reconstruct the night the murder took place, but what he uncovers about the ongoing strife that has plagued government's consistent attempts to formalise this multi-million rand industry comes with more baggage than he expected.

General Jan Smuts - And His First World War In Africa 1914-1917 (Paperback): David Brock Katz General Jan Smuts - And His First World War In Africa 1914-1917 (Paperback)
David Brock Katz
R310 R248 Discovery Miles 2 480 Save R62 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Jan Smuts grabbed the opportunity to realise his ambition of a Greater South Africa when the First World War ushered in a final scramble for Africa. He set his sights firmly northward upon the German colonies of South West Africa and East Africa.

Smuts’s abilities as a general have been much denigrated by his contemporaries and later historians, but he was no armchair soldier. He first learned his soldier’s craft under General Koos de la Rey and General Louis Botha during the South African War (1899−1902). He emerged from that conflict immersed in Boer manoeuvre doctrine.

After forming the Union Defence Force in 1912, Smuts played an integral part in the German South West African campaign in 1915. Placed in command of the Allied forces in East Africa in 1916, he led a mixed bag of South Africans and imperial troops against the legendary Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck and his Schutztruppen. His penchant for manoeuvre warfare and mounted infantry freed most of the vast German territory from Lettow-Vorbeck’s grip.

General Jan Smuts and his First World War in Africa provides a long-overdue reassessment of Smuts’s generalship and his role in furthering the strategic aims of South Africa and the British Empire during this era.

The Man Who Shook Mountains - In The Footsteps Of My Ancestors (Paperback): Lesley Mofokeng The Man Who Shook Mountains - In The Footsteps Of My Ancestors (Paperback)
Lesley Mofokeng
R285 R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Save R57 (20%) In Stock

Journalist Lesley Mofokeng investigates the life of his remarkable grandfather, Mongangane Wilfred Mofokeng, a prominent Dutch Reformed Church evangelist, who built a thriving community out of the dust of the far Northwest.

The journey takes him from Joburg’s Marabi-soaked townships of the 1930s to his childhood home of Gelukspan near Lichtenburg and then to the rural Free State and the remote mountain kingdom of Lesotho. In what becomes a spiritual quest, he traces the inspirational footsteps of his ancestors and the legendary King Moshoeshoe.

In the process, Mofokeng proudly claims his heritage and also uncovers a long-lost chapter of South African history and the church of the apartheid regime.

Ver In Die Wereld (Afrikaans, Paperback): Frederik de Jager Ver In Die Wereld (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Frederik de Jager
R340 R292 Discovery Miles 2 920 Save R48 (14%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Ver in die wêreld is 23 stories oor die lewe in die buiteland. Sommige van die vertellings is suiwer fiksie en ander is intiem persoonlike ervarings. Dis verhale oor die verlies aan die bekende, die verlange huis toe, maar ook oor die aanpassing in die verre vreemde wat dikwels met ’n goeie skoot humor gepaard gaan.

Skop jou skoene uit, sit agteroor en laat jou wegvoer na Engeland, Nieu-Seeland, Australië, Kanada, of na een van die ander plekke waar Suid-Afrikaners nesgeskrop het.

Wieg - Die Lewe Van Maria Du Plessis, née Buisset, (1679 - 1751) Hugenoot En Vroedvrou (Afrikaans, Paperback): Joan Kruger Wieg - Die Lewe Van Maria Du Plessis, née Buisset, (1679 - 1751) Hugenoot En Vroedvrou (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Joan Kruger
R362 Discovery Miles 3 620 In Stock

Hierdie is 'n biografie in konteks en lees soos 'n roman.

Die jaar is 1700, die plek Amsterdam. Die bruid is 21 jaar oud en inderhaas getroud met 'n wewenaar wat oud genoeg is om haar pa te wees. Wie is die Franse vrou wat kans sien vir 'n pionierslewe op 'n verre voorpos? Marie Buisset is 'n vlugteling, 'n weeskind uit Sedan, Frankryk, gebore tydens die felste Hugenootvervolging. Sy word die stammoeder van die families Du Plessis en Smith in Suid-Afrika. As vroedvrou - later op die loonlys van die VOC - word Marie (later genoem Maria) die hulp van die kwesbares: 'n verkragte meisietjie, 'n tiener wat geboorte gee en verskeie vroue wat deur hul eienaars, minnaars of eggenote verniel is.

Die leser ontmoet talle bekende name in die Suid-Afrikaanse geskiedenis. Dis 'n verhaal van politieke stryd, ontbering, politiek en liefde. Dis 'n storie oor mense en die uitdagings wat hulle aanpak.

Uit skrapse oorblyfsels soos hofverslae, mediese rekeninge, veilings en testament onthul Joan Kruger 'n ryk en boeiende verhaal, vol humor en patos. Wieg: die verhaal van Maria du Plessis, née Buisset, (1679 - 1751) Hugenoot en vroedvrou is a vonds vir historici en lesers wat nuwe lig werp op 'n gedeelde verlede. 'n Kragtoer.

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