We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to PEN SA member Christine Coates for being selected as one of the winners for Black Letter Media’s annual The Short Story is Dead, Long Live the Short Story competition for her story...
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PEN SA notes with sadness the closure of South African literary journal, Aerodrome. Founded by PEN SA member Alexander Matthews and digital designer Djameela Daniels in July 2013, the publication has been a refreshing source of literary inspiration and a...
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The Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research (WiSER) recently announced 10 new additions to their team for 2019, including professors, researchers, fellows and artists in residence. PEN SA would warmly like to congratulate board member Sisonke Msimang on being...
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Congratulations to PEN SA member Carien Smith for being selected as a recipient of the 2019 Iceland Writers Retreat Alumni Award. This prestigious award is funded in its entirety by generous IWR alumni and friends. It gives its recipients full...
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Congratulations to PEN SA members Leon de Kock and Karin Schimke for winning the 2019 Sol Plaatje Translation Award for Flame in the Snow, their English translation of Vlam in die Sneeu. Flame in the Snow is a collection of love letters...
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