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2025 HSS Awards – two shortlisted titles
We were delighted to discover that two of our titles were recognised at this year's HSS Awards. They were Moving On, short stories by Barbara Ludman and S.E. Bhamjee's debut...
Modjaji Subscription Offer
We have an exciting offer to share with you, inspired by an early Modjaji initiative: a special subscription...
Is it February already?
We’re changing things up in 2025. We’ve moved our newsletter over to Substack. So if you are happy to keep on being a subscriber, you don’t need to do anything. (You can...
SUN’S OUT, BOOKS OUT: A NEW SEASON BLOOMS AT MODJAJI
We've been busy and we couldn’t be happier. We have enjoyed book launches, panels, and literary festivals galore. So after a hectic few months, we want to share our news and new...
Home Scar – Cape Town book launch
On Tuesday 17th September, we launched Saaleha Bhamjee's Home Scar at Cavendish Exclusive Books, who always welcome us warmly! Lovely to see Saaleha in Cape Town, with her son....
Cape Town launch of Barbara Ludman’s short story collection, Moving On
We'd love to see you at the Cape Town launch of Moving On. Barbara Ludman, the author and legendary journalist of the Weekly Mail and Mail & Guardian will be in conversation...
Be a part of the 2024 African Small Publishers Catalogue
We’re working on the 6th edition of the African Small Publishers Catalogue which will be available in October 2024. We'd love to have you in the catalogue. You can be a sponsor...
Modjaji Magic continues in 2024
Can you believe it’s already June and we’re only just sending out our first newsletter of the year? We have lots of exciting news to share! It’s hard to know what to share first.
One of our books has been turned into a movie, and we’re bringing out a re-edited movie tie-in edition. Our titles have also been receiving recognition left and right with wins, longlists, and shortlists for various awards. We’re also exploring some new directions we hope you’ll love.
Be sure to read below to catch up on our latest news!
Modjaji turns 17!
We have turned 17! And to celebrate we'd like to offer you a 17% discount on any books for sale on the website and free shipping for a week, till the 20th May. Thank you for...