Books and Beverages
Books and Beverages brings you conversations with authors about their latest releases.
10 Episodes
Author Denis Hirson dives into his Thirty-Minute Bar Mitzvah
Author Denis Hirson is back in South Africa for a visit from France, which he has called home since 1975, to speak about his latest offering – My Thirty-Minute Bar Mitzvah: A Memoir.
Book festival to showcase the limitless of Africa
Books and Beverages brings you conversations with authors about their latest releases.
Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang breathes new life into historical tales
The writer joins Fred Khumalo at the City Press studio to dive into her literary journey, which features seven children’s books – including the most recent release Soweto Tea Party – and her first adult novel titled The Daughters of Nandi.
Niq Mhlongo revisits his ‘very difficult and different’ road to being published
Books and Beverages brings you conversations with authors about their latest releases.
Dr Siphiwo Mahala on how lockdown helped him write
Novelist and playwright Dr Siphiwo Mahala joins Books & Beverages host Fred Khumalo for a behind-the-scenes look at his work on celebrated Drum-era journalists Bloke Modisane and Can Themba.
Sue Nyathi on her love for writing: 'I was always a bookworm'
This week, we’re joined in the studio by one of South Africa’s most spoken about authors, Sukoluhle Nyathi, who writes under the name Sue Nyathi.
Angela Makholwa on her books reaching new heights
Novelist, journalist and PR consultant Angela Makholwa joins Fred Khumalo in studio to speak about how her book Critical but Stable has been given a new lease on life.
Bulelwa Mabasa’s secret hope and passion for writing
Newly minted author Bulelwa Mabasa joins host Fred Khumalo in episode three of the Books and Beverages podcast to discuss her passion for land.
Véronique Tadjo’s wisdom from a Baobab tree
As the country wraps up National Book Week, we bring you another episode of Books and Beverages podcast with Fred Khumalo, who is joined by poet, academic and artist from Côte d’Ivoire Véronique Tadjo.
How Melusi Tshabalala fortuitously landed his first book deal
Author Melusi Tshabalala sits down with City Press’ deputy news editor and renowned author Fred Khumalo to talk about his writing journey.