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Find the President and Win a Holiday Worth R5 000 and a Copy of Where’s Zuma? by Kobus Galloway

by Amanda on Nov 18th, 2015

 
Where’s Zuma?To celebrate the publication of Where’s Zuma?, the new Where’s Wally inspired book from Kobus Galloway, Random House Struik is giving away a holiday voucher worth R5 000 along with a copy of the book.

To stand a chance to win, you need to complete three challenges, finding Zuma in busy pictures from Where’s Zuma?. The picture from the first week of the competition was of the president’s private residence at Nkandla, the second of the 2015 State of the Nation Address and the third of the Gupta Wedding at Sun City.

The competition closes on 4 December. To stand a chance to win, you need to answer the question about where you spotted Zuma and enter your details on the Random House Struik’s website.

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Where’s Zuma? Challenge 1 of 3: Find Our Elusive President and Win a R5 000 Holiday Voucher

by Amanda on Nov 12th, 2015

 
Where’s Zuma?One lucky reader and super sleuth can stand a chance of winning big in our three-part Where’s Zuma? challenge.

The competition will run over three weeks, and each week participants need to find our elusive president in Kobus Galloway’s new book, which is modeled on the famous Where’s Wally? series.

To stand a chance of winning a copy of Where’s Zuma?, as well as a R5 000 holiday voucher, visit the Random House Struik website, complete the entry form and answer one question:

Where’s Zuma hiding?

A. In the bushes

B. In the helicopter

C. In the swimming pool
 

This week, Zuma is hanging out at his Nkandla homestead. To see where he hiding, have a look at the extract from Where’s Zuma? in PDF format.

The competition will end on 4 December, and participants must enter all three weeks of the competition to be considered for the prize. The two runner-up winners will each receive a copy of Where’s Zuma?.

 

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Win a Rugby World Cup Book Hamper!

by Amanda on Oct 9th, 2015

 
Zebra Press is giving away a hamper of ten books to celebrate the Rugby World Cup. The books are everything a Springbok fan could want to read as the tournament unfolds.

The hamper includes South Africa’s Rugby Legends: The Amateur Years by Chris Schoeman, Call It Like It Is: The Jonathan Kaplan story by Jonathan Kaplan and Mike Behr and the forthcoming Springbok Rugby Quiz:

South Africa's Rugby LegendsThe Greatest Springbok TeamsWynie - My bloed is blouCall It Like It IsMitch: The Real Story
The Poisoned ChaliceWhen the Lions Came to Town100 Memorable Sporting Moments100 South African Sporting Legends

 
To stand a chance of winning, enter the competition on the Random House Struik Website before 31 October. Terms and conditions apply.

 

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Win One of Three Copies of The Battle of Savate by Piet Nortje

by Amanda on Jun 3rd, 2015

The Battle of SavateThe author of the bestselling 32 Battalion, Piet Nortje, recently released his definitive account of one of the greatest battles of the Border War – The Battle of Savate.

Three lucky readers can each stand a chance of winning a copy of The Battle of Savate, which tells the story of the events of 21 May 1980 when 32 Battalion, under the codename Operation Tiro-Tiro, attacked and routed a FAPLA brigade in the small Angolan town.

To stand a chance of winning, visit the Penguin Random House SA Facebook page and answer one easy question: “What is the name of Piet Nortje’s previous bestseller?” Write your answer in the comments section of the related post before Sunday, 7 June.

See more about the competition on Facebook:
 

Win a copy of THE BATTLE OF SAVATE, the latest release by bestselling author of 32 Battalion, Piet Nortje. To stand a…

Posted by Penguin Random House SA on Wednesday, 27 May 2015

 

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Win a Copy of Empire, War & Cricket in South Africa and a Magical Trip to Matjiesfontein

by Amanda on May 26th, 2015

 
Empire, War & Cricket in South AfricaWine Flies Wine Tours and the team behind Empire, War & Cricket in South Africa by Dean Allen are giving away a trip for two to Matjiesfontein on The Forgotten Route.

The journey will start in Cape Town and takes two days. The lucky winners will visit historical sites, interact with Karoo winemakers and musicians and taste local produce.

To stand a chance to win, all you have to do is answer an easy question on Penguin Random House SA’s Facebook page: What is the name of the Scottish-born founder of Matjiesfontein?

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Win a Copy of Empire, War & Cricket in South Africa and Tickets to a Cape Cobras Game

by Amanda on Apr 29th, 2015
Empire War & Cricket in South Africa Competition

 
Empire, War & Cricket in South AfricaEmpire, War & Cricket in South Africa by Dean Allen is the untold story of James Logan, the founder of Matjiesfontein who was instrumental in developing the game of cricket in South Africa.

The Cape Cobras and Random House Struik are giving five lucky readers a set of double tickets and a copy of Empire, War & Cricket in South Africa.

To stand a chance of winning, all you have to do is fill out a short form. The competition closes on 25 May 2015 at midnight and tickets are valid for any domestic game with the Cape Cobras.

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Win a Copy of How Much is Enough? by Andrew Bradley, Arun Abey and Andrew Ford

by Amanda on Mar 20th, 2015

How Much is Enough?Three copies of How Much is Enough? by Andrew Bradley, Arun Abey and Andrew Ford are up for grabs in a competition hosted by Random House Struik.

This book provides a framework for the reader to find the right balance between their time, money and happiness in order to achieve financial security and personal wellbeing. Combining the latest economic theory and behavioural research with compelling stories of those who have found peace beyond their bank accounts, How Much Is Enough? is the perfect antidote to our acquisitive, materialistic times.

To stand a chance of winning one of three copies simply go to the Random House Struik website, fill in your details and answers one easy question:

What is the subject matter of How Much Is Enough?

A. Maximising Wealth and Well-Being
B. Parenting Techniques
C. Conflict Management

The competition closes on 31 March 2015.

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Win One of Three Military History Book Hampers from Random House Struik

by Amanda on Feb 10th, 2015

 
Louis Botha's WarRandom House Struik is giving away one of three military history book hampers in celebration of the release of Louis Botha’s War by Adam Cruise.

The competition closes on Saturday, 28 February. To stand a chance of winning the hamper, visit the Random House Struik website, fill in your details and answer one easy question:

Who was the first prime minister of the Union of South Africa?

A. Winston Churchill
B. Louis Botha
C. Koos de la Rey

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Win a One on One Coaching Call with International Rugby Coach John Mitchell

by Amanda on Nov 18th, 2014

Mitch: The Real StoryWould you like to improve your teamwork on the field or your skills in the business world? International rugby coach John Mitchell can show you how to change the way you do business and set you on your way to becoming a leader in (or on) your field.

You can win a one on one personal coaching call with John Mitchell, co-author of Mitch: The Real Story with Gavin Rich, which was released by Zebra Press in September this year.

To stand a chance of winning, simply visit the Mitch Factor website, fill in your details and tell Mitchell in 160 characters or less why you would like to win the coaching call.

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Win: A Copy of Darrel Bristow-Bovey’s Latest Book, One Midlife Crisis and a Speedo

by Amanda on Nov 12th, 2014

 

One Midlife Crisis and a SpeedoRandom House Struik is giving away a copy of One Midlife Crisis and a Speedo by Darrel Bristow-Bovey.

The book tells the story of Bristow-Bovey’s unpleasant realisation of his own middle-age status, and what he does about it.

To stand of chance of winning the book, visit the Random House Struik website, fill in your details and answer this simple question:

Darrel Bristow-Bovey is a weekly columnist for?

A. The Sun
B. The Times
C. The Star

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