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When we meet someone, one of the things we notice is the colour of their skin. But what can someone's skin colour tell us about them? Despite what some people say, your skin means very little! Inside we're all the same. Join Njabulo, Aisha, Tim, Chris and Roshni as they discover why humans have different skins, and how people's thinking has changed.

Armien's adventure with the Kalk Bay fisherman in stormy seas proves to them - and his friends ashore - that he's not a little boy anymore.

Margaret has written Katie's oral testimony as an engaging and moving biography that spans the late nineteenth century into the apartheid years. We read of Katie's travels to England, her presentation to Queen Victoria; and her return to South Africa.

That Africa is the cradle of humankind has been conclusively confirmed in South Africa with the discoveries of fossil remains of early humans. In this book Hilary and Janette Deacon present in a lively and informative way the results of nearly 150 years of archaeological research that follows the progress of our Stone Age ancestors from these early beginnings to the late nineteenth century. The forgotten secrets of the precolonial period are not usually accorded high status in the histories of southern Africa but are vital for acknowledging the heritage of the indigenous people and for establishing the origins of all modern people. The evidence has been carefully pieced together to show that the roots of South African society stretch way back into the Stone Age. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs, maps and diagrams, this book provides an up-to-date and authoritive account specially designed for general readers, students, teachers and researchers.

Roger Webster published his first volume of At the Fireside stories in 2001. It became an overnight bestseller and he went on to write three more books filled with magnificent stories from southern African. Now, more than ten years later, Roger Webster is back with another, all new volume of fireside tales of people and events that have shaped this remarkable country. The author brings to life anecdotes from the country's past, either forgotten or, perhaps, left untold as a result of political prejudice, These are tales of courage and failure, honour and greed, hope and despair, unexpected and extraordinary achievements but, ultimately, stories of real people.

Beginning with a detailed analysis of the TRC's recommendations for reparation and the ensuing public debate over their implementation, To Repair the Irreparable features over twenty essays from leading commentators about the past, present and future of reparation in South Africa.

For more than five decades Walter and Albertina Sisulu were at the forefront of the struggle against apartheid. As secretary-general of the ANC, Walter was sentenced to life imprisonment with Nelson Mandela in 1964 and spent 26 years in prison until his release in 1989. While her husband and his colleagues were in jail, Albertina played a crucial role in keeping the ANC alive underground, and in the 1980s was co-President of the United Democratic Front. Their story has been one of persecution, bitter struggle and painful separation. But it is also one of patience, hope and enduring love.

Africa poses daunting medical, social, and economic challenges, placing local, regional, national, and international communities at a moral crossroads. This book, the first to systematically examine the ethical implications of the AIDS pandemic for Africa, examines such pressing questions as: How do we deal with the uncertainties surrounding AIDS statistics? Is it really too costly to provide people highly active antiretroviral therapies in Africa? What is the relationship between AIDS and poverty? Is the political leadership in South Africa doing what is right and prudent to meet the challenge of AIDS? Is the developed world responding responsibly and justly to this crisis in the developing world? Is it moral for companies to make profits from AIDS drugs? Given the scope of the crisis, ought First World ethical standards for doing research on AIDS drugs and vaccines to apply unchanged to Africa? Ought we to include children in research for AIDS vaccines, and if so, how? Why do people persist in regarding AIDS as punishment for sin?

Infused with the passion of the authors for their subject, this is the first book of its kind to discuss the rock art of cultural groups other than the San. It carries the story of the rock engravings and rock paintings of Limpopo into the present by describing the work of four distinct cultural groups: the San; Khoekhoen (Khoikhoin or 'Hottentots'); Venda and Northern Sotho, and, most recently, people of European descent.Between Polokwane and Alldays in northwest Limpopo lies the little-known Makgabeng plateau, home to billion-year-old hillsides that protect a wealth of San, Khoi, and Northern Sotho rock art. However, this unique heritage is under threat from mining.

Cecil Rhodes is the most written about and memorialised figure in southern African history, the subject of well over 25 biographies and numerous articles. This book analyses why such a cult developed around Rhodes, who, to all accounts, was far from admirable a person and was open to severe criticism on many fronts. Himself no admirer of Rhodes, the author's approach to the subject is ironical and critical as he sets out to address the paradox of why such an unappealing and 'rather mediocre person' should have been so venerated and commemorated.

All was well in the big, big forest. The king of the animals was very happy; his subjects were happy and they served him very well indeed. They served him so well that the king asked himself: "My, my, what can I do to make my people happier still? But one of the animals misses out on this opportunity.

Gold city is in for a big surprise! Mr Mpisi and his cohorts have met secretly to devise a plot to undo the rise of Kwezi and the superhero phenomena. They unleash Mamadou, a raging giant from the hidden land of the hyena to wreak havoc in the city centre. With Mohau and Khoi still in inter-dimensional travel, and Kwezi yet to gain new insights and powers back home, all is left to an introspective Azania to protect the city. Will the cunning Mr Mpisi's elaborate plan succeed in furthering his dark cause? Will Azania's heroism win out? Will Kwezi and the others return in time to aid Azania and defend the city from the ever-tightening grip of the megalomaniac, Mr Mpisi?

Why do we need water? What do we use it for? Water keeps us alive. We are water, and water is us. In this exciting new children's book, Thembinkosi Kohli's illustrations encourage young Readers to connect with the world they live in.

What is the story of the earth? The sun, the tree, the bird and me are all connected. We look after the earth and it looks after us. We are earth. In this exciting new children's book, Thembinkosi Kohli's illustrations encourage young Readers to connect with the world they live in.

The villain, Mr Mpisi has been working very hard to create an "Anit-Supers" campaign, while our team of heroes have been saving lives and helping Mamadou find his family. A show-down in the desert plus a new batch of supers are a mere distraction from what's actually happening in the pit. Mohao finally sees the prophecy of his people come true but realises that the story may be distorted. Is our team ready for "Anti-Supers" sentiments, new bad guys and a prophecy come true? "KWEZI is one of the country's most popular superhero comic books with a character that's unapologetically black and South African" - DESTINY MAN

A story about a voiceless girl of colour in search of a sound of her own. It provides a catalyst to remind young readers of the power of the sounds trapped inside them. "...for the ones with moonlight in their skin." As an act of restoring power and agency to young black girls in South Africa. Buhle Ngaba is an award-winning SA actor and writer.

King Lion used to have a very soft voice. He didn't sound like a powerful king of the beasts at all. The other animals had no warning of danger when he was out hunting. A big meeting was called to try and solve this problem. The animals made various suggestions but none were acceptable. Then Nogwaja, the crafty Hare, came up with a very clever idea. And this is how it came about that today Lion has the mighty roar that befits the king of the beasts!

Gold City is under siege! The power dynamics have shifted! The day of reckoning has finally come and neither Kwezi nor his companions could have expected to have to confront a threat as devastating as this. The star' s original chosen one - Nerus, has spawned a monstrous army of star people to pacify the citizens of Gold City, while he absorbs the life force away from the city by means of a cosmic beacon. With an injured Kwezi left to heal in the temple, can Mohau make sense of the current situation? Will Khoi succeed in his quest for justice? Can Azania find the strength to break the bonds that now constrain her mind? Why was she chosen to be the Guardian of the Spear?

An exciting addition to the existing Mpumi range, this book is aimed at the younger child and features a younger Mpumi. Masego Morulane's illustrations encourage young readers to connect with themselves and with the world in which they live. The bright and cheerful images, which are accompanied by short bursts of text, explain in an easy-to-understand visual language, our daily activities as human beings. This book is once again, available in the eleven official South African languages and is a charming interactive read for the whole family, especially children aged between 3 and 6 years old.

Another exciting addition to the existing Mpumi range, this book is aimed at the younger child and features a younger Mpumi. Masego Morulane's illustrations encourage young readers to connect with themselves and with the world in which they live. The bright and cheerful images, which are accompanied by short bursts of text, explain in an easy-to-understand visual language, our daily activities as human beings. In this story, Mpumi shows us her favourite meals. This story is a charming read for the whole family, especially children aged between 3-6 years old.

A story about the power of reading. The story is set in Dududu Village, which is in Kwazulu Natal, a province in the eastern part of South Africa.Mrs Zwane lives in Dududu Village and everyone knows that Mrs Zwane loves books.She collects old papers, books and magazines and keeps them in neat piles in her bedroom.Mrs Zwane had never been to school. She couldn't read or write, but something inside her tells her that there is magic in printed words.'One day they will talk to me,' she says.This is the story of how Mrs Zwane helps the children of Dududu - and how a young boy gives Mrs Zwane a very special gift. The gift of reading and words

Mpumi can count to 10. Vusi can too. Can you?

There are seven colours in a rainbow. What is Mpumi's favourite colour? What is yours?

This captivating children's book combines vibrant illustrations with fun adventures, offering young readers a delightful exploration of the world around them. 'Where Does Mpumi Go?' is a celebration of curiosity, discovery, and the joy of learning - a perfect addition to any child's library.

Louba lives in a part of N'Djamena called Doumpa. Life there is not always easy, but he has his friend, his soccer and his dream.

Based on the autobiography of Equiano, a freed and literate slave, this illustrated account plots his tragic exodus out of Africa; his terrible sea voyage; his experiences as a slave at the hands of his masters and his eventual liberation.