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Pagecast is South Africa's biggest book podcast that offers insider interviews with recently published authors, delving into the creative processes and stories behind their latest works. As the leading platform for book lovers, Pagecast brings you the story behind the story, exploring the thoughts, ideas, and emotions that shape the country's most compelling literature.
Weekly English South Africa Books · Society & Culture
247 Episodes
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Pagecast at Franschhoek Literary Festival - Lester Kiewit in conversation with Justice Malala

Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival Pagecast Studio, Justice Malala joins Lester Kiewit for a wide-ranging conversation on South Africa's political trajectory and the questions shaping our democracy. Justice Malala is an award-winning South African political analyst, journalist and bestselling author. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including…
16 May 14 min

Op die spoor van die Stasiemoordenaar deur Julian Jansen (met Heindrich Wyngaard)

In hierdie episode van Pagecast gesels die meningsvormer en leier van die burgerregte-organisasie Kaapse Forum Heindrich Wyngaard met die bekroonde ondersoekende joernalis en skrywer Julian Jansen oor sy nuwe boek Op die Spoor van die Stasiemoordenaar. Jansen, wat ook die skrywer is van boeke soos Moord op Stellenbosch en Die…
11 May 32 min

Because I Love You by Joy Watson (with Mary Watson)

In today's episode of Pagecast, Joy Watson is in conversation with someone who knows her better than most - her sister, and fellow author, Mary Watson. It's an intimate kind of interview, the kind where the questions go somewhere deeper because the love in the room is already established. Settle…
4 May 35 min

Biltong en Dior deur Louis Jansen van Vuuren (met Hanlie Retief)

In hierdie episode van Pagecast is Hanlie Retief in gesprek met Louis Jansen van Vuuren oor sy nuutste boek, Biltong en Dior: Avonture van 'n Afrikaanse Fransman. Meer oor die boek: As grootoog seun in die ou Oos-Transvaal het Louis Jansen van Vuuren nooit kon dink dat hy eendag ’n…
20 Apr 30 min

Haram by Zubayr Charles (with Shana Fife)

In this episode of Pagecast, Shana Fife interviews Zubayr Charles about his unflinching debut novel, Haram. About the book: As a young man in a close-knit Muslim community in Woodstock, Muhammad used to feel trapped between who he was and who he was expected to be. But then he met…
13 Apr 26 min

One Word by Pepe Marais (with Khaya Dlanga)

This week on Pagecast, Khaya Dlanga interviews Pepe Marais about his book, One Word. About the book: One Word reveals the transformative power of discovering and embedding your organisation’s true purpose – captured in a single word. In this thought-provoking and practical guide, based on the author's doctoral research and…
30 Mar 43 min

PAGECAST: The Wildest Beauty by Michiel Heyns (with Shaun de Waal)

This week on Pagecast, Shaun de Waal sits down with acclaimed author Michiel Heyns to discuss his new novel, The Wildest Beauty. Danny Marais is the twin brother of the beautiful, talented Charlie. The Wildest Beauty is a remarkable novel, an account of their early childhood to their eventual enlistment…
15 Mar 32 min

It's Complicated by Nivashni Nair Sukdhev (with Arini Vlotman)

This week on Pagecast, host Arini Vlotman sits down with acclaimed local author Nivashni Nair Sukdhev to discuss her new novel, It's Complicated. They talk about second chances, hidden secrets, and the healing power of true love. More about the book: Love. Secrets. Second chances. Nivashni Nair Sukdhev is back…
2 Mar 39 min

101 Remarkable South African Women by Lizette Rabe (with Nancy Richards)

Discover the untold stories of South African women who changed history. In this episode of Pagecast, Nancy Richards sits down with Professor Lizette Rabe to talk about her book, 101 Remarkable South African Women. From ancient trailblazers like the "Eve of the West Coast" to modern icons including Thuli Madonsela,…
23 Feb 28 min

The Distance Within by Nicola Brandt

This episode of Pagecast is brought to you in collaboration with the ARTdacity podcast, just in time for the Investec Art Fair later this month. This week, Jo-Ann Strauss interviews Nicola Brandt about her book, The Distance Within, which features photographs and video stills made over more than a decade…
9 Feb 27 min
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