PEN SA notes with concern the re-classification by the Film and Publication Board of the film Inxeba – The Wound from 16LS, to X18, which serves to essentially outlaw the distribution and showing of the film in most public places,...
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PEN SA is seriously concerned about the threats of violence levelled toward workers at cinemas showing the film Inxeba, calls by traditional leaders to ban the film, and successful attempts to stop the film being shown at cinemas this past weekend in the Eastern and Western Cape. PEN...
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It is with grave concern that PEN SA notes the threats of violence being levelled at the actors and makers of the film Inxeba, among them, PEN SA member, Nakhane. The film, which explores themes of masculinity, tradition and homosexuality,...
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Dear Friends, We hope this message finds you well. As we step down from our roles as President and Vice President, we are excited to welcome Bongani Kona as the new President of PEN SA. Kona has served as a...
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PEN SA extends a warm welcome to Nadia Krige, who has joined the permanent staff at PEN South Africa as its new Head of Communications (originally the Newsletter Editor). She was asked about what drew her to work for PEN...
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