News – New Africa Books

In Celebration of Diana Ferrus (1953–2026)

February 10, 2026

We celebrate the life of Diana Ferrus with immense love, gratitude, and admiration — a life lived boldly, generously, and full of purpose.

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Walter & Albertina Sisulu: In Our Lifetime

January 28, 2026

The definitive biography of South Africa’s liberation icons. Spanning five decades, it tells of Walter Sisulu’s 26-year imprisonment and Albertina Sisulu’s vital leadership in sustaining the ANC and the United Democratic Front — a powerful story of courage, resilience, and enduring love.

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Sewela Langeni and Subi Bosa wins the SILVER PENDORING AWARDS!

November 16, 2023

Sewela Langeni and Subi Bosa wins the SILVER PENDORING AWARDS!

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The much-loved MPUMI series by LEBOHANG MASANGO

August 24, 2023

The MPUMI series has become a favourite read, and is available in the eleven official languages of South Africa, French – and TWO of the books in t...

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SINDIWE MAGONA 2023: SCHOLARLY CONFERENCE

April 28, 2023

The Sindiwe Magona 2023: Scholarly Conference, held on the 12th to 14th of April 2023 was a hybrid conference to honor the 80th year of this formid...

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Nick Perren Foundation-PASA Lifetime Award for Marie and David Philip

November 30, 2022

Marie and the late David Philip were awarded a Publishing Lifetime Achievement Award for their contribution in the publishing industry at an online...

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My BIG Name by Amonge Elethu Sinxoto wins the PENDORING 2022 SILVER AWARDS

November 25, 2022

What an honour to have the young and ground breaking activist and author, Amonge Elethu Sinxoto as part of our team at New Africa Books! We are pro...

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RAINBEAST by Nicolaas Maritz is a WHITE RAVEN 2022

October 18, 2022

New Africa Books is honoured to announce that RainBeast by Nicolaas Maritz is a White Raven 2022. The White Raven label is given to books that dese...