by Oupa Segalwe
Published by NB Publishers
As the leader of the most ‘successful’ ethnic homeland of the apartheid era, Bophuthatswana, Lucas Mangope was a controversial figure. His legacy still divides opinion to this day. A complex and polarising figure, some consider him a tin pot dictator whose rule was part of an immoral system riddled with corruption and repression, while others laud the infrastructural development and public services his administration delivered.
by Marina Auer
Published by NB Publishers
This new thriller by KZN doctor Marina Auer takes readers to a dysfunctional state hospital in Pietermaritzburg. Murphy Meyer arrives at Eden State Hospital on the first of January 2001, driven to solve a small, personal mystery, the young doctor has no idea she’s deposited herself into something larger and darker than she could ever have imagined; something that has a life of its own.
Penguin Random House South Africa (PRHSA) has signed award-winning author Jackie Phamotse.
PRH will publish The Tea Merchant - the first book in a two-book series, in August 2024. The Tea Merchant, a romantic thriller and the first in the series, will be unpacked in stores across South Africa on Thursday August 8 in celebration of Women’s Day the next day.
Phamotse has self-published several bestsellers and it is an exciting new prospect for PRHSA to join her on her future journey of success. The author commented: “This new partnership is a testament to my unwavering dedication to writing and my loyal readers. It marks a milestone in publishing history, as I prepare to release my 11th book, The Tea Merchant. This latest work is a masterful blend of history and memorable characters, celebrating the rich heritage of the indigenous Khoisan people and their beloved Rooibos tea.”
Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - The DCS Klerksdorp Management Area hosted a Mandela Day event at the KOSH Crisis Centre in Jouberton. The occasion was marked by the presence of acting Deputy Regional Commissioner Ronel Pretorius, North West Provincial Chairperson of Popcru Thabo Tlou and other dignitaries. In his welcoming remarks, Dr Nchanyana Leburu, representing the CEO of Tshepong Hospital, expressed the hospital’s honour at being part of this event.
Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law, allowing the implementation of the Two-Pot retirement system. The new two-pot retirement system will have a savings and retirement pot. The savings pot will hold one-third of all retirement savings and will be accessible before retirement age. The retirement pot will hold the remaining two-thirds of retirement savings and will only be accessible upon retirement.
