On the eve of Women’s Day 2019, PEN South Africa is issuing a statement condemning in the strongest terms the recent sentencing of prominent Ugandan academic, feminist and LGBTI+ campaigner, Dr. Stella Nyanzi to 18 months in prison. She was found...
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Warning. Smoking kills. It also corrupts law-enforcement officials and eviscerates state institutions. It devours politicians, professionals, businesspeople and ordinary workers in the chase for big bucks and the battle for a slice of an ever-shrinking cigarette market. Join one of...
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Below you’ll find a list of literary events featuring PEN South Africa members, as well as a selection of other noteworthy launches, classes, performances, exhibitions, readings and workshops happening around South Africa. If there is an event you’d like us...
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Deadline: 30 September The Journal of African Youth Literature (JAYL) is calling for young writers to submit their short stories, poems, plays etc. for possible publication in their inaugural edition, set to be published on 1 December 2019. JAYL publishes...
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In celebration of Women’s Day, PEN SA is proud to profile three of South Africa’s most vibrant women publishers. Alison Lowry, Thabiso Mahlape and Zukiswa Wanner have each made a unique and valuable contribution to the local publishing industry. In...
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