The Cape Town Book Fair wants to fill the gap and provide foreign as well as South African participants with the option to work with the whole of Sub Saharan Africa. For many years the Harare Book Fair had provided this, but after its disappearance, no other book fair has been able to provide that platform and atmosphere. Cape Town Book Fair strives to fill this gap. However, we are aware, that it is difficult for publishers from other African countries to participate in the Fair, especially as an exhibitor. Therefore we are very proud to have found a wonderful partner in the Goethe-Institut in South Africa who will be inviting app. 15 publishing houses from Sub-Saharan African countries to participate in the CTBF. Publishers have to apply for this grant, and the terms and conditions for this programme can be found on the Goethe Institut website

Publishers participating in this scheme will enjoy a one-day workshop on Thursday, 29 July 2010, as well as different matchmaking meetings etc. during the fair. The Cape Town Book Fair is reaching out to all of Africa, and these are the first steps. Come and join – there is so much more to do on the African continent!