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"It has to be a love story to be my novel" - Zakes Mda

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We had the incredible honour of sitting down and having a quick chat with an icon of African literature. He dabbles in painting, writing novels, plays and film scripts, composing music and teaching…

He sits amongst the best writers of the continent. He has just released two new books, one of which he collaborates with his two talented children.

Take a listen.

26 Oct 2021 English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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