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Pagecast conversations at the KBF 2025: "Get To Know The Team Behind it All''

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Relive the excitement of the 2025 Kingsmead Book Fair with our exclusive behind-the-scenes podcast episode. Just minutes before the festivities began, Maryam Adams sat down with the talented team who brought this year’s incredible programme to life. Alex Bouche, Sue Nyathi, Jennifer Platt and Pamela Power spoke about what it took to organise one of South Africa’s most anticipated literary festivals, shared their intentions for the day, and offered unique insights into the creative process. And for a fun twist, Maryam asked them the burning question: If you could be any bird, which one would you be?

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29 May 2025 English South Africa Books · Society & Culture

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