South African Business History

A compelling and controversial account of André de Ruyter's three years as Eskom CEO. Truth to Power exposes alleged corruption, political interference, sabotage and the extraordinary challenges of managing South Africa's embattled…

Politically Incorrect - A candid and controversial autobiography by former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers, written with Gavin Rich. From his early life in Paarl to leading the Springboks, De Villiers discusses…

Seasons of Change - A detailed centenary history of the Natal Agricultural Union from 1891 to 1991, written by Terry Edwards. Explores farming, agricultural politics, economic challenges and rural life in Natal.…

Scarce 1976 limited de luxe edition of Graham Knox’s Estate Wines of South Africa, one of only 100 copies bound in quarter leather, numbered and signed by the author. This is copy…

Africa South - Scarce original October–December 1957 issue of Africa South, edited by Ronald M. Segal. Includes contributions by Gerard Sekoto, Alex La Guma, A. C. Jordan, Leo Kuper and Yusuf Cachalia,…

An optimistic and thought-provoking snapshot of South Africa in 2008, Don’t Panic! by Alan Knott-Craig gathers positive perspectives on the country's challenges, opportunities and identity. An interesting addition to any collection of…

A superior-condition South African Railways Handbook from the steam era, complete with acknowledgement page and clean covers—an increasingly scarce survival from the working railway environment.

Trade Licensing in Natal - Scarce 1963 South African legal reference on trade licensing in Natal, covering licensing authorities, appeals, reviews, municipal by-laws and licensing legislation. An excellent resource for collectors of…

A substantial and authoritative 1976 Geological Survey reference work detailing the mineral wealth, mining geology, and economic mineral resources of South Africa during a pivotal period in the country’s industrial development.

Fifty Years of Progress - A beautifully produced commemorative history of the African operations of the Imperial Tobacco Company from 1907 to 1957. Richly illustrated and privately published, this uncommon volume documents…

There Are No South Africans - A scarce 1941 first edition exploring South African identity during World War II. An important and collectible work of Africana political history by G. H. Calpin.

Prodigies and Prodigals - Scarce 1939 Guinness promotional poetry booklet featuring humorous verse and superb full-colour illustrations by Antony Groves-Raines. A highly collectible piece of vintage advertising ephemera.

Abiding Values - Signed first edition of Henry Gluckman's important collection of speeches and addresses, offering valuable insight into South African politics, healthcare reform and social history. An increasingly scarce Africana title…

Valiant Harvest - A detailed history of the founding and growth of South Africa's sugar industry from 1848 to 1926, published by the South African Sugar Association and focused on the development…

The Production of Sugar - A scarce 1940 bilingual South African sugar industry booklet detailing the history and development of sugar production in both Afrikaans and English, issued by the South African…

The Diamond Diggers - A fascinating and richly detailed history of South Africa’s diamond rush, tracing the discovery of diamonds and the rise of Kimberley from the 1860s through to the twentieth…

Mineral Resources of the Republic of South Africa - An authoritative Geological Survey handbook detailing South Africa’s vast mineral wealth, mining industries, and geological resources, issued by the Department of Mines and…

Manne en Maatskappye - A fascinating Afrikaans study of the rise of early Afrikaner business enterprise in South Africa, written by noted historian Eric Rosenthal.

Cradle of Commerce - A scarce privately published 1974 South African commercial history title documenting the story of Cape Town’s iconic Block B development, issued in a signed limited edition of only…

South African Railways Handbook - A scarce South African Railways steam-era handbook, rich in technical detail and original diagrams, used by locomotive crews during the height of steam operations.