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An independent South African publisher celebrating local stories and fresh voices.

11/07/2025

She’s longing for home. He’s guarding a past he can’t escape.

In this fast-paced thriller, a missing woman, a suspicious death, and a serial killer pull PI Hudson Brand into a case that spans from South Africa to Kenya’s Masai Mara.
And not everyone is who they seem.

Available now from Rockhopper Books. Link in Bio!

09/07/2025

Adventure. Secrets. Survival.
Mike Williams is no ordinary safari guide. Haunted by his past as a UN landmine clearer, he’s drawn into a poaching investigation that hits too close to home.

With a determined journalist and a group of unsuspecting backpackers along for the ride, their holiday is about to take a deadly turn.

Now available from Rockhopper Books. Link in Bio!

05/07/2025

Die Mak Maniere van Wilde Diere is on the shortlist for Afrikaans 100, and your vote can make all the difference.

Voting closes on 14 July. Let’s celebrate local stories together.

Link in bio to vote!

04/07/2025

A hidden garden on campus, where something magical stirs. What if it’s the place where your characters begin to change in ways they never imagined? 🌸

03/07/2025

Aiming To Save by Larry Patterson

From the grey Pennines to the vivid wilds of Africa, this remarkable memoir follows a young vet’s journey from England to Botswana.

Driven by a love of wildlife and conservation, Patterson shares stories of adventure as a veterinarian, ecologist, survey pilot and more. Along the way, he builds Botswana’s first veterinary practice and discovers his true calling.

Available now from Rockhopper Books. Link in Bio

27/06/2025

A playful collection of stories that brings nature to life for young readers.
The Tame Ways of Wild Animals is now available in English and Afrikaans on our online store.🐘
Let the adventure begin.🍃 🌿

24/06/2025

At Rockhopper Books, we believe great stories are shaped in the edit.
We are here for every part of the process, not just the polished pages.

12/06/2025

Black Pioneers is now featured on the Homebru list.

This powerful first edition uncovers the stories of Black entrepreneurs in the 1960s — individuals who defied the odds, challenged the system, and shaped South African business history. With striking visuals and untold stories, this book honours their legacy and impact.

09/06/2025

Tales of Two Countries traces Ray Dearlove’s journey from apartheid South Africa to life in Australia, sharing honest, moving, and occasionally humorous reflections on identity, change, and resilience.
📖 With forewords by Tony Park, Jean-Claude van Damme & Andrian Gardner.
🌍 Available now — link in bio.

06/06/2025

This week’s prompt is here, Hoppers!

Get ready to solve a mystery, prove your sleuthing skills, and uncover what’s hidden high up on the mountain. Will you crack the case before it cracks you?🔎 🕵️‍♂️

04/06/2025

Writing isn’t about waiting for the perfect moment. It’s about showing up.
Write a little each day. It adds up.📚 ✍️

And if you get stuck, we’ve got you. New prompts drop every second Friday.😉

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Monday	09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 16:00
Thursday	09:00 - 16:00
Friday	09:00 - 16:00

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http://www.rockhopperbooks.co.za/

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