15 Best Book Podcasts South Africa Edition 2025

1. PAGECAST

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Join Pagecast, South Africa's premier literary podcast, every Monday morning for insider interviews with recently published authors and their latest books. Explore the creative processes behind compelling South African literature, and discover new book releases and reading recommendations through engaging discussions and literary analysis.MORE Producer/Network PAGECAST
Email ****@jonathanball.co.za
Location South Africa
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 46.4KTwitter 8.3KInstagram 36.6K Avg Length 23 min Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.(Export Full Database)Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Book Choice

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Book Choice is broadcast every alternating Tuesday of each month presented by Paige Nick.While you're munching your lunch or driving the myriad motorways, you'll hear all that's best in books. Cape Town's top book reviewers will entertain and inform you as they cheerfully chat about the newest and nicest fiction and non-fiction on current book shelves.You love author interviews? Well, we line up those for your pleasure and leisure too.You want an easy-peasy competition each month with good prizes? All there, prettily planned for your lovely listening...MORE Host Paige Nick
Producer/Network Fine Music Radio
Email ****@polka.co.za
Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Facebook 10.2KTwitter 2.2KInstagram 1.8K Avg Length 42 min Get Email Contact

3. Mindful Reading

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An unashamedly self-help podcast where we go through interesting self-help books, and discuss the nuggets of wisdom in them. Once a month, we'll discuss our latest read, exploring its teachings and learning how we can apply its principles to our lives. mindfulreading.substack.comMORE Hosts James Carmichael de Klerk, Peter Banda
Producer/Network James de Klerk & Peter Banda
Email ****@gmail.com
Location South Africa
Avg Length 104 min Get Email Contact

4. TGE's Current Read

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Sam Herbst (co-host of The Great Equalizer) catches up with authors to chat about their books. TGE's Current Read offers word nerds, bibliophiles and literature buffs a glimpse into the mind of an author and showcases the latest books that the world's biggest publishing houses have on offer. Subscribe and join the conversation with TGE and authors from around the globe.MORE Hosts Sam Herbst, Charlene Armstrong
Email ****@thegreatequalizer.co.za
Location South Africa
Facebook 1KInstagram 2.7K Avg Length 52 min Get Email Contact

5. The Reading Room with Melanie Walker

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Can we entice you into our Reading Room?This is the place for lovers of language and literature, those of us who believe that reading is essential, as we seek to rise above the ordinary.another Solid Gold podcast #BeHeardMORE Host Melanie Walker
Producer/Network Solid Gold Podcasts
Email ****@solidgold.co.za
Location South Africa
Twitter 150Instagram 650 Avg Length 34 min Get Email Contact

6. The Book Tree Podcast

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Welcome to The Book Tree - a resource and home for children's books and readers.We find the best reads for your child and you - by chatting to authors and illustrators, publishers and book store owners, literacy experts and teachers.We also unpack issues around literacy and writing skills, finding ways to inspire and grow young readers and creative thinkers. Your host is Corinne Rosmarin, journalist, children's book author and organiser of the Kingsmead Young Writers' Competition. Join us in exploring the ways, big and small, in which books and stories help us navigate life...MORE Host Corinne Rosmari
Producer/Network The Book Tree
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Avg Length 38 min Get Email Contact

7. Audiobook Narrators from Vox - find your voice #BeHeard

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Are you looking for the perfect voice to narrate your next Audiobook?Your search is over!Our selection of voices deliver professional readings for every kind of book you can imagine.To be understood, you must first be heard.another Solid Gold podcast #BeHeardMORE Producer/Network Solid Gold Podcasts
Email ****@solidgold.co.za
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Avg Length 4 min Get Email Contact

8. A Readers' Community

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Your local literary spotlight. A South African podcast featuring conversations about books with local writers and readers. Hosted by Vasti Calitz.
Email ****@openbookfestival.co.za
Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Facebook 11.1KTwitter 8.6KInstagram 12.5K Avg Length 44 min Get Email Contact

9. The Bookish Podcast

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The Bookish Podcast is about the intersection of the written word and real life. Since books are not just books their words that hold power and have a story to tell. Through interviews and engaging conversations with guests who have read the books and felt strongly about the books. We aim to inspire and ignite you in whatever journey you are walking on. The Bookish Podcast invites you to pick up a book and join the community.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Location South Africa
Avg Length 43 min Get Email Contact

10. PAGECAST at Kingsmead Book Fair

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Welcome to Pagecast at Kingsmead Book Fair, proudly brought to you by Jonathan Ball Publishers! Kingsmead Book Fair is an exciting literary event that aims to foster a love for reading and promote the joy of storytelling among students, educators, and book enthusiasts alike.This incredible book fair, held annually, is a renowned gathering that celebrates the world of literature, encouraging intellectual exploration and engagement...MORE Producer/Network PAGECAST
Email ****@kingsmead.co.za
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Facebook 1.8KTwitter 960Instagram 2.6K Avg Length 15 min Get Email Contact

11. Faith Like Potatoes

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The inspiring true story of farmer Angus Buchan shows how faith can carry you through the darkest times in your life. Angus' life changed completely when he accepted Jesus as Savior, going from an angry, hard-drinking man to a passionate servant of God. Laugh and cry as Angus recounts the stories of personal tragedy, drought, runaway fires and financial crises. This book will inspire and deeply touch your heart and renew your confidence in the power of God, His care and provision for His children.MORE Host Angus Buchan
Producer/Network Angus Buchan
Email ****@angusbuchan.co.za
Location Greytown, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 608.5KInstagram 216.5K Avg Length 18 min Get Email Contact