Staging Post

29/04/2026

22/04/2026

It was a real pleasure to attend the launch of 'Makers and Shapers of Media: The School of Journalism and Media Studies at 50' at Love Books.

This remarkable publication reflects on more than five decades of South African journalism and journalism education, explored through the lens of the School of Journalism and Media Studies at Rhodes University School of Journalism and Media Studies in Makhanda.

01/04/2026

Congratulations to Mark Potterton and all the contributors on the publication of 𝘓𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘚𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴: 𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘎𝘢𝘻𝘢.

This powerful anthology brings together a diverse range of essays and poetry from South African voices, reflecting on the profound pain and human cost of the ongoing war in Gaza. It’s a moving, thought-provoking collection that speaks to both empathy and awareness.

Now available in bookstores nationwide and online: https://bit.ly/3NDmKrE

18/03/2026

Congratulations to Vish Satgar on the publication of his new book, Facing the Heat. Southern Africa is heating at twice the global average, and the region may be facing a 3°C future — a reality we are largely unprepared for.

Through powerful photography, Facing the Heat captures ten years of climate shocks, injustice, and resistance, documenting how rapidly our climate is changing and how the meaning of “weather” itself is shifting.

Available at all good bookstores and online at https://bit.ly/4rFCqIJ

04/03/2026

Check out the opportunity below!

20/01/2026

Congratulations to the Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies on the publication of their 50-year anniversary book! 🎉

This insightful essay collection explores journalism’s theory and practice—from the struggle years to the social media era—through voices past and present.

It was a privilege to provide the publishing support for this milestone. Here’s to the next 50 years!

12/11/2025

Congratulations to Jeremy Pickering on the publication of his powerful new book, 'Raising the Bar: The Making of a Judge!'

Available now at all good bookstores or online at the link below:
👉 https://jacana.co.za/product/raising-the-bar-the-making-of-a-judge/

02/07/2025

A huge congratulations to Shiyloh Mostert on the publication of her inspiring book, 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦!

At just 13 years old, Shiyloh, who lives in Zimbabwe, is already making her voice heard in the fight for wildlife conservation. Her book tells the remarkable story of Justice, a brave anti-poaching dog, and the vital role he plays in protecting rhinos and other endangered species.

We are so proud to celebrate this young author’s dedication to wildlife and her passion for creating change through storytelling.

27/06/2025

Check out the opportunity below.

🗣️Last Call to Authors
Today is the last day to submit your manuscript. The clock is ticking, applications are open until 11:59PM tonight.

Submit here👉:https://www.anfasa.org.za/dsac-manuscript-application/

25/06/2025

‘Wars are started and peace is made, people migrate and find a new home, kittens are born and drowned, new generations take centre stage and make space for the next one.’ In this gripping memoir, the writer’s mother leaves her with the responsibility of weaving together a dark past and uncover...

25/06/2025

Why? Why can’t we accept the evidence of this beautiful world that at this moment surrounds us? So what if it changes or ends?

03/06/2025

Congratulations to Saliem Fakir on the publication of his wonderful new book,
𝘕𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢’𝘴 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘶𝘴: 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘖𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. This book draws on the founding of the African Climate Foundation to propose a new, African-led approach to tackling climate and development challenges together.