Books published by Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd

Offers a first-class glimpse into the life of the extraordinary Clive Barker. Author Michael Marnewick details everything from his pre-coaching days and how he avoided bankruptcy by driving taxis, to his early coaching jobs and making it into the professional ranks, and ultimately to the position of national soccer coach.

Rumors have abounded since the early days of South African democracy of a list given to Nelson Mandela of security agents infiltrated into the ANC. The List tells the story of a group of veterans of the intelligence services who are formed into a secret task team by the newly elected president to investigate the possibility.

I wrestled with life and lost."" So begins the story of Michael, a lawyer known to his colleagues and associates as Sir Marvin, who picks his way - sometimes delicately, but often in his own blundering way - through the intricacies that make up a life: love and anger, humility and ambition, trust and distrust, selfishness and selflessness.

A collection of remembrances from those who worked with, for and beside Nelson Mandela. More than one hundred individuals, from household staff to bodyguards and presidential advisors, provide warm, poignant, and often humorous insights into what it was like behind the scenes with one of the most beloved political figures the world has seen.

Jolyon Nuttall writes with feeling and depth about episodes in his life as diverse as the romanticism of early loves and learning to live alone after a long marriage. He has spurned the autobiography in favour of the essay as the Orwellian literary form in which to record these and other significant happenings in his life.

Told by the daughter of Robert and Jean Smit, I am Liza Smit lends an intimate insider's view into apartheid intrigues not accounted for at the TRC.

So just who is Bertus Basson? A dreamer, successful entrepreneur, braaimaster, genius, fanatic or chef extraordinaire? He is, of course, all of those things. This extraordinary cookbook, beautifully photographed by the legendary Claire Gunn, follows the success of Bertus's first cookbook Homegrown, now almost out of print.

Meet Colleen, the third-born child of parents who share a chaotic relationship. Set against the backdrop of Cape Town in the 1940s, this is Colleen's journey. It is a time of religious fervour, conversions and Sunday school picnics. Apartheid can't be escaped and is experienced by the children, who are bemused and confused by the unjust system.