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You are invited to the book launch of these two books at Exclusive Books in Cavendish Square on the 12th of August 2026. Herewith more information.

"I will be proud to publish under such a seal, just as farmers are who produce meat under the formal Karoo Lamb seal."

On Saturday, 1 August 2026, the Endler Hall at Stellenbosch University’s Konservatorium will host The symphonic gala – an evening of music, masquerade & impact, a fundraising gala celebrating the power of music to create opportunities, strengthen communities, and make music education visible.

You are invited to the discussion on the 13th of August 2026: Welgevallen Clinic, Stellenbosch.

"paper hats,
like tender lullabies,
never found a growing head
to wear them"

"The occupation, he insists, is not merely administered through architecture and engineering, but is the architecture of conquest."

What do two poets, united by poetry across the ocean, have to say about our place in the world and the urgent need to transform it in our image?

"When powerful states describe a relationship as mutually beneficial, who gets to define the mutuality?"

Roots retrospective is a deeply expressive live collaboration led by Luna Paige, where she draws together roots influences into a piano-driven, song-focused performance.

Tara Roos cuts through the political noise with this analysis of South African politics that argues that we have entered the age of uncertainty as populism is on the rise.

"Every child deserves a story that reminds them they are brave enough to face the unknown, kind enough to make a difference, and strong enough to believe in themselves."

"Critical thinking is a muscle, not a genetic trait. Its best gymnasium is time; its worst is speed. But given the busy weeks of a school term, and the persistence of continuous assessment – embedded into the CAPS system – it is difficult to believe these two principles swim in the same pool."

"Nuremberg succeeds as a courtroom drama and as an exploration of the psychology of evil. It is less successful as an examination of the broader political and nationalist currents that produced Nazi Germany."

"One might have thought the European success in having scrubbed their atmosphere over the past 50 years would be a cause for celebration. Instead, thousands of people are, or will soon be, dying prematurely as a result, unless cooler weather returns soon."

‎More than just a concert, Isiqalo is a powerful fusion of a cappella music, storytelling, movement, African tradition, and contemporary theatre. The production explores themes of identity, resilience, hope, heritage and the courage to embrace new beginnings.

"Chamber music is the great equaliser. When students play together in a group, their background, socioeconomic situation and skin colour become irrelevant. It is a wonderfully uplifting experience for all. We need more of this in South Africa."

"LifeCycles was proof that our local is often very lekker and more than capable of matching performances from all over the world. We have great artists."

"Those acrobats would tumble from the top of a human pyramid into the arms of waiting compatriots, only to be flung across the stage into the hands of another pair that had miraculously appeared at the right moment."

"With all this planned weekly rolling mass action, there is one question that is getting louder and louder: Who is funding these 'leaders' and organisations?"