Under The Spell

Hypocrisy, contradictions, polarisation, opposing narratives – we ask established journalist, Simon Brown, how he makes sense of the world and whether reading The Spell helped. To learn more visit thespell.co.za.

'The Spell' gives a narrative on how humans make sense of themselves through stories. Zolile Zikode notes how the book traces Western thought from the Ancient Greeks to the present day. It shows how politics, religion, and science try to answer one question: What does it mean to be human? This is a read for anyone curious about why societies repeat mistakes and how narratives control human destiny. To learn more visit thespell.co.za.

How are our narratives formed in the modern era? We stop to unpack this hard-hitting topic with Mbali Shamu’s fresh perspective. To find out more about the themes explored in The Spell, visit www.thespell.co.za.

The Spell invites readers into a world of bold ideas and thought-provoking themes. In this interview, Steven Mitchell, Head of Marketing at Monocle Solutions, shares his perspective on the book’s central messages and why it’s already sparking important conversations. Explore the ideas shaping conversations around The Spell at www.thespell.co.za.

What does one of South Africa’s pre-imminent intellectuals think of The Spell? We Sit down with Professor William Gumede, Associate Director at Wits to understand why he believes it is so important for young people to read books like The Spell. To find out more about the themes explored in The Spell, visit www.thespell.co.za.

We are joined on Under the Spell by renowned financial journalist, Michael Avery, to talk about truth, human progress and societal upliftment. To find out more about the themes explored in The Spell, visit www.thespell.co.za.

Welcome to the very first episode of the ‘Under the Spell’ podcast series, where we are joined by David Buckham, co-author of the book The Spell, to unpack his journey and insights gained from writing the book. To find out more about ‘The Spell’, visit www.thespell.co.za.