Published for the first time in one of South Africa's eleven official languages, Inkosana Encane is the isiZulu translation of The Little Prince, one of the world's most enchanting stories. 88pp, SOUTH AFRICA. STE PUBLISHERS.

A young Xhosa miner becomes a hero after saving three workmates from a collapsed mine. Illustrated picture book which can be used as a simple reader for beginners in the language. Text in English and Zulu. 39pp, SOUTH AFRICA. ITHEMBA PUBLISHING.

A story of how a boy from London and a girl from Ladysmith get to meet in their garden in Jo'burg. Text in English and Zulu. Includes a hidden nursery rhymes and song with score. Illustrated in colour. 32pp, SOUTH AFRICA. ITHEMBA PUBLISHING.

A collection of riddles, folk tales, proverbs and songs. Text in Zulu. Illustrated with line drawings. Line drawings, 72pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DAVID PHILIP.

Focuses on language as a tool of scholarly discourse in analysing the stories created by Nyembezi, while also considering the Zulu languages own process of self-revelation within its socio-cultural context. Argues that Zulu has qualities not present in English, elements unique to its literature. This study questions if a culture can claim exclusive ownership of the criteria of literary excellence. 220pp, USA. EDWIN MELLEN PRESS.