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English South AfricaReligion & SpiritualityAuthored by Jenny Crwys Williams
Now something for art lovers…. An impressive exhibition celebrating the life of the legendary Dr David Koloane is under way at the Standard Bank Gallery. Titled: A Resilient Visionary: poetic expressions of David Koloane, the exhibition is curated by Art historian Dr Thembinkosi Goniwe and is not only a showcase…
The annual Joburg Festival will kick off its six-day celebration from 19 - 24 November. This year, the festival’s line up includes films from South Africa; Nigeria; Mozambique; Brazil; USA; UK; Morocco and more, with a mix of feature films and documentaries showcasing stories that cross-cultural boundaries. The festival will…
This week, tributes poured in for renowned South African writer, activist and poet Sandile Dikeni who died last weekend at the age of 53. Among the many notable positions he held in his career, he was an arts editor for the Cape Times, editor of Die Suid Afrikaan and political…
We continue our conversation on the South African Literary Awards. We are now joined on the line by Bongani Ngqulunga who has won the First-Time Published Author Award for his book, 'The Man Who Founded The ANC: A Biography of Pixley ka Isaka Seme'.
South Africa’s best literary minds convened at Ditsong National Museum of Cultural History recently to honour the best among them. Several newcomers, as well as established artists, came together to share accolades at the ceremony’s 14th installment. Among the winners were Johannesburg Review of Books Editor Jennifer Malec who bagged…
The Springboks have come home with the Webb Ellis Cup but the Rugby World Cup hosts, Japan has catch the attention of many South African travelers. We thought, who better to tell you what to look forward to in the island nation, than the Japan's ambassador to South Africa.
South African author Niq Mhlongo can count himself among a few authors whose books have sold out in a few months after their release, forcing publishers to reprint more copies. Publishers usually print 5000 copies and Niq’s fans have rummaged through that number and are still hungry for more.
Today we feature South African poet, Makhosazana Xaba who is trained as a nurse whose poetry, fiction and academic work reflect a lifetime actively involved with politics. Xaba began writing poetry in 2000, and has an MA in Writing from Wits University.
One of the books that have made it onto the Exclusive Books’ Top 10 Bestsellers. List is an extraordinary book by author, Jojo Moyes. The Giver of Stars is a inspired by a remarkable true story, the unforgettable journey of five extraordinary women living in extraordinary and perilous times.
The Winners of 2019 Sanlam Youth Literature Awards have been announced and among them was IsiXhosa debut author, Thembisile Kundlwana was one of two winners in the African Languages category.
The Day of reckoning has arrived for Siya Kolisi and his Men. The Springboks face England in the much-anticipated Rugby World Cup final in Japan this Morning, While many South Africans will be Watching the Action on their TV Screens.
The conversation that philanthropist, Melinda Gates had this week with award winning author and broadcaster, Redi Tlhabi, Gates talks about the toll of unpaid labour on the lives of women across the economic divide…
Today we feature poet and writer, Maneo Mohale whose work has appeared in publications such as Jalada, Prufrock, the New York Times, the Mail & Guardian, spectrum.za, to name a few. She has been longlisted twice for the Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Award. After living in Canada for five…
One of the highlights in Johannesburg’s social calendars is the annual RMB WineX and they turn 20 this year. This year’s edition promises to paint the Sandton Convention Centre red from Wednesday 30 October to Friday 1 November with the best of the Cape – and some gems from the…
NGO Play Africa has established one of the first children's museums in South Africa at the iconic Constitution Hill. The museum invites families with children up to 10 years of age to come explore children's rights and exceptional learning experiences that inspire children to create, discover and connect with each…
26 Oct 2019 4AM
11 min
352 – 372
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