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A few tips on getting published exclusive books blog. The publishers and distributors listed on this page are publishers and distributors in africa and. For childrens book submissions english and afrikaans please email. We specialise in south african history, politics and current. South africa, the drc and kenya, all drawn together by one common thread. Publishing literature in southern africa publishers weekly. Or if you cant find a publisher interested in publishing your book. Pasa is the largest publishing industry body in south africa, and is committed to creativity, literacy, the free flow of ideas and encouraging a culture of reading. Mkuki na nyota publishes books in both english and swahili. Are you a south african author searching for a publisher. The department of arts and culture established the books and publishing unit in 2004.
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