The 2020 South African Book Fair was a tremendous success, making history as the first all-virtual book fair in the country. Now, in a boon for book lovers everywhere and in response to numerous requests, organisers have announced that access to the Fair sessions will be extended until the end of September 2020. The extension…
The South African Book Fair has gone 100 percent virtual this year which means the always popular Magic Tent is now accessible to children, teens, parents, caregivers, librarians and families anywhere. Taking place from September 11th to 13th, the all-free Children’s Programme has a range of activities that provide entertainment, engagement and stimulation for children…
The South African Book Fair 2020 programme has been announced and the tickets for this fully virtual event are now available to purchase. An entry ticket for only R50 gives you access to the full three-day event taking place between 11-13 September and featuring an engaging, stimulating and entertaining programme and the Fair’s signature industry…
For immediate release 12 August 2020 Feminism in focus at virtual South African Book Fair 2020 The all-women team behind the South African Book Fair is hard at work this Women’s Month, preparing two unmissable feminist focused sessions as part of a full and exciting programme that will run virtually from 11-13 September 2020. Feminism:…
For immediate release Wednesday 5 August 2020 The South African Book Fair announces 2020 virtual event this September The South African Book Fair to host virtual event in support of the book industry during COVID-19 The South African Book Development Council (SABDC) has announced that the 2020 edition of the South African Book Fair (SABF)…
The national lockdown, with its strict requirement for social distancing, has drastically changed our daily routines; from cutting out the commute to work/school, to allowing us to spend far less time deciding on the outfit of the day. In essence, even with some parts of our daily routines still intact, through working from home or…
It’s a wrap on South African Book Fair 2019! We’d like to thank all our visitors, participants and partners whose passionate commitment to books and reading helped turn Constitution Hill into the place to be last weekend. We knew it was going to be a great event when Johannesburg’s first spring rains welcomed learners to…
FROM SEX TALK TO SLAM POETRY Women write #OURSTORIES at the SA Book Fair 2019 This Women’s Month we’re especially proud to highlight the many South African, continental and international writers taking part in our 2019 programme. Letshego Zulu, Gabi Lowe and Ndileka Mandela have each authored inspirational stories of survival, catharsis and transcendence and will share their experiences…