The countdown to the Durban International Book Fair 2026 is underway at the Umhlanga Apart-Hotel, and book lovers, you don’t want to miss this celebration of storytelling.

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“The Durban International Book Fair isn’t just a literary event but a celebration of stories, culture and community. Through our theme, ‘WORD! THE BEGINNING…’, we want to create a space where established and emerging voices can meet, learn from one another and inspire the next generation of readers and writers. We invite everyone to be part of this journey,” said founder and organiser Anivesh Singh

Saturday, 8 August
Meet acclaimed authors and speakers including Fikile Mguni, Sibonelo Mbele, Ndukuhle MrSir Buthelezi, Nikki Böwer, Zunaid Mansoor, Prashi Reddy, Dr Khayelihle Nzimande, Andile Mngxitama, Telisha T Chellan, Yudika Sujanani, Advocate Linda Zama, Dr Fathima Deedat, Dr Gita Suraj Narayan, and Angelina Govender.

Sunday, 9 August
Look forward to sessions with Dr Shamila Ramsookbhai, Gaishrie Sharon Singh, Graham Alston and the Professional Editors’ Guild, Manisha Mulial, Fikile Simelane-Allan, Elwyn Bonhomme, Lorraine Richards, Oliver Tichmann, and Binaben Akoobhai.

Monday, 10 August
Don’t miss Michelle Mathysen, Noelene Moodley, Dr Nanda Sooben, Dr Pixley Kaseme, Musa E Zulu, the DIBF 2026 Lifetime Awards, the Ballito Book Club, Shristi Ashmaya, Jerald Vedan, Tholsi Mudly, and Indrani Govender.

Immerse yourself in three days of thought-provoking discussions, inspiring workshops, and incredible authors sharing their stories.

Full programme here.

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