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One for the books: On her first visit to the Kingsmead Book Fair, held every May in Johannesburg, the writer was surprised by the massive turnout at the event.

Finding story and soul at the Kingsmead Book Fair

A first encounter with Kingsmead Book Fair, where community and unexpected joy come together in celebration of South African literature

  • Eyaaz
5 min read

Calling all birds of a feather to bookmark together at this year’s Kingsmead Book Fair

Kingsmead College will host the 13th annual Book Fair on Saturday, 24 May 2025 in association with Standard Bank – Wealth and Investment, Exclusive Books and Media Partner Hot 102.7. The event takes place at the Kingsmead College campus in Melrose, Johannesburg from 09h00 – 18h00. The Kingsmead Book Fair is more than just a […]

  • Shaun Goosen
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Cover to cover: The 13th Kingsmead Book Fair (above), to be held on 24 May at Kingsmead College in Melrose, Johannesburg, has something for everyone, says its director Alex Bouche.

A literary event to bookmark

Kingsmead Book Fair is a celebration of stories, voices and community, where readers of all ages come together to appreciate the magic of books

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Brave: Ghanaian author Kobby Ben Ben was at the recent Franschhoek Literary Festival. His first novel No One Dies Yet has queer themes but it also contains broader social commentary.

Kobby Ben Ben on breaking the queer ceiling

Novel writes queerness into a space where it’s forbidden and meanders through the unforgiving politics of Ghana, past and present

  • Eyaaz
8 min read
Autobiography: Caster Semenya will be at the Kingsmead Book Fair. Photo: Francois Nel/Getty Images

Two literary fairs are one for the books

The Franschhoek Literary Festival and Kingsmead Book Fair are good indications that South Africans love reading

  • Des Erasmus
2 min read