The 27th of April 2019 marks 25 years of democracy in South Africa. At PEN SA we find ourselves thinking carefully not only about the urgencies of present and future freedoms, but also about our country’s past. For the last...
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There’s little over a month remaining until the Franschhoek Literary Festival kicks off, so best buy your tickets and book your shows soon. This year’s festival runs from 17 – 19 May and includes an array of exciting events which will...
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Impepho, reputedly one of the earliest herbs used by African healers, is a powerful indigenous medicine renowned for clearing spiritual pathways. When vangile gantsho, Sarah Godsell and Tanya Pretorius joined forces to tell Pan African feminist stories, ‘impepho press’ was...
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On this International Women’s Day, PEN SA reiterates its condemnation of the intimidation and threats of bodily harm and rape made by EFF supporters to Radio 7o2 presenter, Karima Brown, following EFF leader, Julius Malema’s, public dissemination of her telephone number...
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It’s that time of year again when the streets of Stellenbosch are transformed into a wonderworld of art, performances, poetry, discussion and debate. That’s right – it’s US Woordfees time! This year’s festival runs from 1 – 10 March and...
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