Our authors and creatives
Historically, New Africa Books and David Philip's authors have included two Nobel Laureates, Nadine Gordimer and Wole Soyinka, alongside many other literary luminaries, such as Guy Butler, Ivan Vladislavic, Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, and Mongane Wally Serote.
Our new wave of authors and illustrators show off the diversity and vibrancy of modern South African writing, illustration and storytelling. Meet some of them below.
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Nicolaas MaritzNicolaas Maritz
Author, illustrator, internationally-renowned fine artist, musician, and creative maverick.
Books by Nicolaas Maritz
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Thembinkosi KohliThembinkosi Kohli
Artist, painter, writer of children’s books, Ruth Prowse graduate.
Books by Thembinkosi Kohli
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Sindiwe MagonaSindiwe Magona
Writer, motivational speaker, feminist, maverick, actor, storyteller, and award winner.
Books by Sindiwe Magona
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Loyiso MkizeLoyiso Mkize
Visual artist, fine artist, graphic designer, storyteller, and cultural activist.
Books by Loyiso Mkize
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Lebohang MasangoLebohang Masango
Author, academic, anthropologist, poet, literacy advocate, Zanele Mbeki fellow, World Read Aloud Day Ambassador, Volunteers Advocate for Unicef South Africa, and feminist activist.
Books by Lebohang Masango
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Paddy BoumaPaddy Bouma
Lithographer, printmaker, illustrator, fine artist, writer of alternative comics, and mentor of budding artists.
Books by Paddy Bouma
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Richard RiveRichard Rive
Winner of scholarships at post-graduate and post-doctoral levels; visiting professor, excellent sportsman, influential thinker; fervent supporter of development in South Africa.
Richard Rive was murdered in 1989.
Books by Richard Rive
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Mohale MashigoMohale Mashigo
Novelist, storyteller, writer, singer-songwriter, scriptwriter, award winner.
Books by Mohale Mashigo
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Masabata MokgesiMasabata MokgesiMultilingual African languages enthusiast, poet, avid reader. A professional language practitioner, Masabata specialises in Sesotho/English translation, interpreting and voice-overs.
Books by Masabata Mokgesi
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Gcina MhlopheGcina Mhlophe
Author, poet, playwright, director, performer and internationally-renowned storyteller, activist, feminist.
Books by Gcina Mhlophe
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Elinor SisuluElinor Sisulu
Writer, political analyst, human rights activist, ardent promoter of children’s literature by South African writers.
Books by Elinor Sisulu
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Dale BlankenaarDale Blankenaar
Picture book illustrator, designer, art director, award winner.
Books by Dale Blankenaar
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Clyde BeechClyde Beech
Comic book artist, illustrator, visual storyteller, digital painter.
Books by Clyde Beech
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Buhle NgabaBuhle Ngaba
Actor, author, playwright, Kanna Theatre Award winner, feminist, and storyteller.
Books by Buhle Ngaba
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Nomvula MasimulaNomvula Masimula
Translator, Editor, Educator, Storyteller, Feminist, Publishing graduate
Books by Nomvula Masimula
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Ben TurokBen Turok
Intellectual, activist, ex-Minister of Parliament, ex-co-chairman of the parliamentary joint committee on ethics.
Books by Ben Turok
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Alan DurantAlan Durant
Children’s author, poet, creative writing tutor, award winner.
Books by Alan Durant
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Amonge Elethu SinxotoAmonge Elethu SinxotoAuthor, social entrepreneur, female activist and public speaker
Books by Amonge Elethu Sinxoto
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Russel KaschulaRussel KaschulaProfessor in the Department of African Language Studies at the University of the Western Cape where he is the Postgraduate Coordinator. He also holds the newly established Chair in Forensic Linguistics and Multilingualism.
Books by Russel Kaschula
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Carole BlochCarole BlochEarly childhood educator, multilingual early literacy specialist, facilitator and advocate for multilingual children's literature.
Books by Carole Bloch
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Xolisa GuzulaXolisa GuzulaLecturer in Applied Language and Literacy Studies, co-founder of various multiliteracy reading clubs including Vulindlela Reading Clubs to Nal’ibali Reading Clubs and the Stars of Today Literacy Club.
Books by Xolisa Guzula
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Nokuthula Mazibuko MsimangNokuthula Mazibuko Msimang
Dr NM Msimang is a writer, academic, producer and broadcaster who holds degrees from the University of Cape Town (UCT), the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and has a PhD in African Literature from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). DR NM Msimang is also the Director of Special Projects and Fundraising for PUKU.
Books by Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang
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Miriam TlaliMiriam TlaliMiriam Tlali was a South African novelist. She was the first black woman in South Africa to publish an English-language novel, Between Two Worlds, in 1975. She was also one of the first to write about Soweto. Most of her writing was originally banned by the South African apartheid regime.
Books by Miriam Tlali
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Mongane Wally SeroteMongane Wally SeroteMongane Wally Serote is a South African poet and writer. He became involved in political resistance to the apartheid government by joining the African National Congress
Books by Mongane Wally Serote
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Nina G JablonskiNina G Jablonski
Nina G. Jablonski is an American anthropologist and palaeobiologist, known for her research into the evolution of skin color in humans. She is engaged in public education about human evolution, human diversity, and racism.
Books by Nina G Jablonski
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Robin MalanRobin MalanRobin Malan is an editor of South African textbook anthologies and a well-renowned author.
Books by Robin Malan
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Lawrence SchimelLawrence Schimel
Lawrence Schimel is a bilingual writer, translator and anthologist. His work, which frequently deals with LGBTQ themes as well as matters of Jewish identity, often falls into the genres of science fiction and fantasy and takes the form of both poetry and prose.
Books by Lawrence Schimel
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Elina BraslinaElina BraslinaElīna Brasliņa (1988) is an illustrator from Latvia. She has illustrated around thirty titles, most of them children's books and young adult novels by Latvian authors. Elīna made her international debut by illustrating Kate Wakeling's collection of poems, “Moon Juice”, published by “The Emma Press” (UK).
Books by Elina Braslina
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Mpho MasipaMpho MasipaDr. Mpho Masipa is a translator, editor and voice over artist.
Books by Mpho Masipa
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Tanja MalherbeTanja MalherbeEx-journalist, -editor and - educator. Currently freelance translator and proofreader for childrens books.Avid reader and word-lover, believing in the importance of exposing children at a young age to the wonder of words, books and early education.My philosopy: "Words become ideas that can change the world."
Books by Tanja Malherbe