Weeping Waters, the English translation of PEN SA member, Karin Brynard’s novel Plaasmoord, has been longlisted for this year’s prestigious Crime Writers’ Association (CWA) International Dagger. Maya Fowler and Isobel Dixon – both also PEN SA members – were responsible for the...
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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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The first fortnight of September sees a number of book festivals in South Africa’s two largest cities. Most exciting are the South African Book Fair (7–9 September) taking place in Johannesburg, and Cape Town’s best bookish gathering, the Open Book Festival (5–9...
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Captain Albertus Beeslaar has had enough of the Kalahari. He is about to hand in his resignation, but before doing so he is sent into the heart of an ancient San community: an elder has died after being released from...
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The 2018 edition of the Franschhoek Literary Festival is hosting – well – a host of PEN SA members. This year’s festival, held from 18-20 May in the eponymous Western Cape town, promises an exciting array of events, including a...
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