The Curse of Teko Modise

The Curse of Teko Modise
Author: Nikolaos Kirkinis
Publisher: Jacana Media
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2017
Genre: Biographies
ISBN: 9781431425761

Teko 'the General' Modise is one of the best footballers South Africa has ever produced. But life wasn't always kind. At eight years old, Teko was kicked out of his home for the very thing that would catapult him to stardom - football. After a series of contractual battles that saw him passed from team to team in Limpopo, he got his big break when he was signed to SuperSport United, a premier-league team. At the height of his career he played for the Orlando Pirates, becoming the superstar of South African football. His downward spiral came when he went through a messy and public divorce and developed a nasty drinking habit. It was at this stage that Teko was approached by a powerful medicine man, a king from the Congo. This story tells it all, from poverty to fame, from love to divorce. It is the story of a fatherless father trying to make sense of parenthood and a man who never had money trying to make sense of an abundance of wealth and the evils it brings, all the while maintaining his status as the greatest South African footballer of the modern era.

An African Elegy

An African Elegy
Author: Ben Okri
Publisher: Other Press, LLC
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2024-02-13
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1635423112

This moving poetry collection from the Booker Prize–winning author finds strength and hope while reflecting on the complex issues that have burdened Africa. First published in 1992, Ben Okri’s remarkable debut collection features poems that are now considered classics and taught in schools and universities worldwide. Here he plays with the mystique of the African continent, countering simplistic narratives of suffering that have been imposed on it with vibrant, nuanced portraits of the traditions and resilience of African peoples. An invaluable window onto Okri’s experiences as a Nigerian immigrant to the United Kingdom and as a writer discovering his calling, these poems also speak to universal truths about love, injustice, and the search for meaning.

Crossing the White Line

Crossing the White Line
Author: Chris Schoeman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2020-04-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781445695341

Drawing on first-hand accounts from several players and original research, respected rugby writer Chris Schoeman marks the 50th anniversary of this controversial tour remembered as much for politics as for rugby.

Hasta la Gupta, Baby!

Hasta la Gupta, Baby!
Author: Zapiro
Publisher: Jacana Media
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Caricatures and cartoons
ISBN: 9781431425754

No little thorn in the flesh or irritating fly in the ointment, Zapiro just cannot be ignored. It's been one helluva year. We've held our breath thinking Zuma may resign. We've seen Juju re-booted and Zille tweeted out. We've seen Trump's megalomania, Bell Pottinger's spin and Pravin's fightback, cadres captured and Cabinet's relocation to Saxonwold Shebeen. GuptaLeaks threaten to drown us and as the flood rises the rodents scatter. And who better to make sense of this than Zapiro, political analyst, cartoonist and agent provocateur. He has the ability to knock the air out of us, to rock us back in our seats, to force us bolt upright with a 1000-watt jolt of electrifying shock. He shines a light on the elephant in the room, presents the emperor in all his naked glory. When all around is crumbling, when fake news and zipped lips conceal the truth, Zapiro comes to the rescue.

Alone Forever

Alone Forever
Author: Sizwe Faith Sithole
Publisher:
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2019-11-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781710009484

This book is not about escaping Alone Forever. This book is not intended for those who are only passing through. This book is about living the Alone Forever life to its fullest potential.

The Art of Hustling

The Art of Hustling
Author: DJ Sbu
Publisher: Jonathan Ball Publishers
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2018-10-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0639926401

Persuasiveness. Influence. A certain something that makes it impossible for people to say no. Call it what you will, some people have it. DJ Sbu certainly does. It's the quality that has helped him evolve from an ambitious boy growing up on Tembisa's rough streets to a DJ, an entrepreneur, an author, a philanthropist and a speaker who graces stages around the world. In The Art of Hustling Sbu shares the secrets to cultivating this irresistible quality. Using events that have shaped his own life, he reveals how a positive outlook, resilience, hard work and determination can help you win in every sphere. This inspiring read also acts as a practical handbook, showing you how to apply The Art of Hustling to become a winning salesperson. It is DJ Sbu's firm belief that, if you know how to sell, you will never go hungry. He also believes that this simple skill holds the key to solving Africa's considerable unemployment problem. His passion for youth development comes through loud and clear in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use handbook. Full of practical examples, sound advice and no-nonsense insights, it's a must-have for every person who wishes to further their lives and their careers, whether in the corporate world or starting out on an entrepreneurial journey. DJ Sbu's career is testimony to his strength, resilience and spirit of innovation; the very qualities needed to get ahead in today's rapidly evolving business environment. In sharing his story, he hopes to ignite others' success.

My Father, My Monster

My Father, My Monster
Author: McIntosh Polela
Publisher: Jacana Media
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2011
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1431401609

Bright, articulate, and charismatic, former journalist and police spokesman McIntosh Polela has been on African television screens for many years. But behind a dazzling career, Polela’s troubled past haunts him. When he was a child, both his parents disappeared, leaving him and his sister Zinhle to suffer years of abuse. The story of Polela’s journey to uncover the truth, this candid autobiography shares the journalist’s turmoil as he confronts his father about his mother’s brutal death and faces the worst dilemma a son can ever confront: How can he possibly forgive when his father remains a remorseless, cruel, and heartless murderer?

From Curses to Blessings

From Curses to Blessings
Author: Ken Harrington
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0768490421

From Curses to Blessings takes readers through a thorough teaching on the various causes that allow curses to enter our lives, including generational patterns and personal sin. The authors give substantial scriptural support to their message, along with lists of demonic spirits associated with various sins and prayers for freedom. Since the material covers the full range from murder and prostituting oneself to the way one speaks about one’s neighbor or thinks about one’s spouse, all believers will be able to find something to apply to their lives to gain greater freedom. The final chapters include faith-building material on how to release God’s blessings into our lives.