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The Big Five Cartel – No Honour Amongst Thieves
Bare VI Classic Series By Jackie Phamotse In order to get to the truth, we might have to burn the house down and rebuild it. It has been said that only rats come out to play at night. Yet eagles do not sleep. South Africa has been captured by criminals who seek to remain nameless. However, there is one man whom everyone fears. South Africa is an illicit treasure, and the big Five Cartel is controlled by the Ghost who lives with lions.
See all 45 books longlisted for the 2025 Sunday Times Literary Awards
The Sunday Times Literary Awards has announced the longlists for South Africa’s most prestigious annual literary awards. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the non-fiction award and 24 years of the fiction prize in partnership with Exclusive Books.
Jackie Phamotse urges Ramaphosa to address trafficking and crime
In an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, author Jackie Phamotse writes about the growing threats facing the nation, including human trafficking and gender-based violence. File photo. Author Jackie Phamotse has written an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the recent decision to ease travel restrictions for Nigerian citizens entering South Africa.
Jackie Phamotse urges Ramaphosa to address trafficking and crime
In an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, author Jackie Phamotse writes about the growing threats facing the nation, including human trafficking and gender-based violence. File photo. Author Jackie Phamotse has written an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the recent decision to ease travel restrictions for Nigerian citizens entering South Africa.
Jackie Phamotse promotes latest book (while remaining under house arrest)
Sara-Jayne Makwala King speaks to best-selling author Jackie Phamotse about her latest book, The Tea Merchant. Listen below. She's a powerhouse of African literature, a best-selling author whose work delves into the life of blessers, blesses, human trafficking and the notorious Hockey Club. Her debut novel, BARE I: The Blesser’s Game, was published in 2017 and was awarded the African Icon Literary Award in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2018. From there the BARE series became a runaway success.
BOOK REVIEW | The Tea Merchant
Part 1 of two-book series By Jackie Phamotse It is 2005, a time of silent anticipation and hidden possibilities in the rugged Cederberg mountains. The illustrious rooibos Cameron Coal is embroiled in a desperate fight to save his family’s rooibos farm, which is a hair’s breadth from bankruptcy, while wrestling overwhelming grief after his wife’s death and trying to build a relationship with his blind daughter.
Extract: The Tea Merchant by Jackie Phamotse
Part 1 of Jackie Phamotse’s new series takes us to 2005 in the rugged Cederberg mountains. Cameron Coal is struggling to save his family’s rooibos farm from bankruptcy while grieving his wife’s death and raising his blind daughter. As his father, John, fights to save the farm from a hidden enemy, Cameron's brother, Sole, harbours a secret that could destroy everything. Amidst the chaos of a veld fire, Cameron meets Luna Parks, an enigmatic nurse with a mysterious past.
Exploring South African Heritage with Jackie Phamotse
Jackie Phamotse is a master storyteller, blending suspense, romance, and social activism into narratives that resonate deeply with readers. Her latest work, The Tea Merchant, follows Cameron Coal as he battles to save his family’s rooibos farm from ruin while grappling with grief, uncovering dark secrets, and navigating a budding romance with a mysterious woman.
Basetsana Kumalo celebrates turning 50 with three-day soiree Original
Media personality Basetsana Kumalo. Picture: IOL/Oluthando Keteyi Published 6m ago | Published 6m ago Former Miss South Africa and prominent businesswoman Basetsana Kumalo, turns 50 on March 29 and for her milestone birthday she is going all out for the celebrations. Kumalo gave a glimpse of her birthday plans when IOL Entertainment spoke to her on the stairs of the Randburg Magistrate’s Court after the sentencing of author Jackie Phamotse.
Author Jackie Phamotse sentenced to two years house arrest Original
Jackie Phamotse walks past media mogul Basetsana Kumalo as they head into court to hear her fate. Picture: IOL/Oluthando Keteyi Published 3m ago | Published 3m ago After a lengthy six-year battle, author Jackie Phamotse has been sentenced in the Randburg Magistrate's Court. Following a six-year legal battle, the author of 'Bare' was found guilty last year of defaming media moguls Romeo and Basetsana Kumalo over a tweet alleging that Romeo had engaged in a sexual encounter with another man.
The South African Booksellers Association is pleased to announce the 2023 SA Book Awards.
You are Invited to the South African Book Awards – 2023 to be hosted online on Tuesday, 3 October @ 12pm (South African Time). These annual Book Awards recognize books that are popular with Booksellers and the public, and celebrate the creativity and skills of Authors, Publishers, and their support teams, who came together in the past year to entertain, educate, and inform us. South Africa has a rich literary history, including 2 Nobel prizes for Literature.
Jackie Phamotse Lambasts Influencers For Allegedly Selling Sex For Money
Award-winning author and activist Jackie Phamotse, is well known for her strong opinions on issues relating to women, children, rape, and other social issues affecting the nation. Jackie gained the attention of many after releasing her book Bare: The Blessers Game, which garnered a lot of traction online and hatred in the process. She coined the term "The Hockey Club," an organization of the ultra-rich where they live an underground lifestyle by spending copious amounts of money on women and men.
Jackie Phamotse Pregnant?
Twitter users are convinced that award-winning author Jackie Phamotse is Pregnant. Jackie wrote “twins” followed by pregnant woman emoji on Twitter. Read More: Jackie's New Book To Blow SA Away Tweeps have since shared their congratulatory messages in the comments section. Here are few reactions from Twitter.
Jackie's New Book To Blow SA Away
Award-winning South African author Jackie Phamotse does not rest. The controversial author has just announced that she has a new book on the way titled Liwa. The new book will be available from July 1st 2021. Read More: Jackie Calls Out Julius Malema “This story will blow you away!” Said the author upon announcing the book. “There is so much we are yet to discuss and celebrate. My heart is full. I’m so proud that we are starting a new chapter.
JACKIE PHAMOTSE TO TURN HER BOOK INTO MOVIE!
CONTROVERSIAL author Jackie Phamotse. AUTHOR Jackie Phamotse is looking for new actors for her movie. Bare the Blesser’s Game is an adaptation of her book with the same title. Taking to Twitter, she wrote: “I’ve made a decision to predominantly take on new faces for my movie – people who’ll live out the story as raw as the book is and completely give everything to break out! No one believed in me.
Jackie Calls Out Julius Malema
International award-winning author Jackie Phamotse has publicly called out the EFF leader Julius Malema, she is accusing him of being mum about the allegations against the internationally renowned DJ Nkosinathi Maphumulo popularly known as Black Coffee. Read More: Jackie To Pay For Mthokozisi's Funeral Jackie asked the Eff leader to clarify his stand on the matter, she tweeted: “Is your activism one-sided @Julius_S_Malema @EFFSouthAfrica? Is this you choosing sides?
Jackie Phamotse To Pay For Mthokozisi's Funeral
In a very heartwarming act of humanity, published author Jackie Phamotse has pledged to help the family of slain Mthokozisi Mtumba with preparing for his funeral. Read more: Mzansi Celebs Weigh In On #WitsProtest President Cyril Ramaphosa described the senseless killing of Mthokozisi Mtumba as deeply disturbing and will be thoroughly investigated.
The Many Times Jackie Phamotse Trended
As we've stated before, author Jackie Phamotse's life has never been short of drama. She loves controversy and for once it is working in her favour. The author Jackie Phamotse is still trending after she went on Instagram Live and started a fiery conversation about wealthy celebrities who have acquired their wealth using dark magic. Although she didn't name any names she talked about celebs who use snakes to gain wealth.
Jackie Phamotse Also Got On Bonang's Bad Side
Controversial author, Jackie Phamotse has been accused of seeking attention with her antics on social media and boy is she getting it! Read More: Jackie Phamotse: I Said What I Said About two years ago, after being dragged to court by Basetsana Kumalo, losing that case and facing another impending case from PR maven, Linda Moeketsi, comes the wrath of Bonang Matheba.
Jackie Phamotse: I Said What I Said Original
Just when we all thought Bare author, Jackie Phamotse said a handful on her IG Live over a day ago, it appears there's more. Read More: Jackie Phamotse Accuses Celebs Of Using Snakes To Gain Wealth Before heading to bed last night, Phamotse took to the gram to address the backlash she's been getting from social media and her highly anticipated interview with Gogo. "I said what I said!" She captioned her address. " I can't force someone to do a live' when they feel threatened.
Jackie Phamotse Accuses Celebs Of Using Snakes To Gain Wealth
Controversial author Jackie Phamotse went on Instagram Live and started a fiery conversation about wealthy celebrities who have acquired their wealth using dark magic. Read more: Jackie Phamotse Charged By The Kumalos The self-proclaimed former "slay queen" took to IG to engage in a lengthy conversation which saw her trending thereafter. Even though Jackie did not mention any names, her 40 000 viewers drew their own conclusions.
20th Anniversary SA Book Awards winners announced during virtual ceremony - Born a Crime by Trevor Noah wins grand prize
South African booksellers have voted and the overall winner of the 2020 SA Book Awards is … Trevor Noah for the child adaptation of Born a Crime, published by Pan Macmillan SA! The winners of the 2020 SA Book Awards were announced on Thursday, 1 October, during a virtual ceremony. Jackie Phamotse won the Adult Fiction prize for her book Bare: The Cradle of the Hockey Club, while Pieter du Toit scooped the Adult Non-Fiction prize for Stellenbosch Mafia (Jonathan Ball Publishers).
Robbie Malinga Jnr scoops Drama Queen of the Year nod at the Feather Awards
After receiving major backlash for his flashy lifestyle and for taking over his late dad’s Instagram account, Robbie Malinga Jnr is in the running for Drama Queen of the Year award at the Feathers The annual awards ceremony aims to raise awareness about the LGBTIQ+ community and honours personalities in a fun way. Robbie Jnr told TshisaLIVE that he was ecstatic about the nod. “I’m overwhelmed and feel appreciated by the support I get from people.
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