Book Launch: The Fifth Indaba

Red Ribbon Award-winning author Kristina Young brings the vibrant world of South African folklore to you in this spellbinding new tale. Join us for the Joburg book launch of The Fifth Indaba!

Book Blurb

When Athea and Edward set out on a hike through the Drakensberg mountains, they expected peace. The ancient cliffs, however, had other plans, leading the pair to stumble across a conference for career-changing legendary creatures.

Thrust into a world where African folklore meets modernity, they find themselves rubbing shoulders with a crew of myths reinventing themselves. From goddesses turned entrepreneurs to horse-headed serpents pursuing academic careers, the event is filled with innovation. It’s chaotic, charming, and magical.

As the conference unfolds, however, they begin to suspect a deeper connection to this gathering. Amidst the magic and the whirlwind, a greater truth about their own journey awaits, if they are open enough to find it.

Event details

Date: 16th September 2026 18:30

Address: Lit.Culture @ Breezeblock., 29 Chiswick Street, Brixton, Johannesburg

Activities: meet the author, hear a reading, author Q&A