In celebration of the centenary of the birth of former South African president Nelson Mandela, PEN South Africa is partnering with Penguin Random House South Africa, The Mandela Rhodes Foundation and The Fugard Theatre for an evening of discussion about...
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Congratulations to PEN SA member Masande Ntshanga, whose debut novel The Reactive has been shortlisted for the Society of Authors’ 2018 Betty Trask Prize, one of their four Authors’ Awards. The Betty Trask Prize and Awards are presented for a...
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Congratulations to PEN SA member Shubnum Khan, who has won the 2018 Octavia Butler Fellowship as part of a Jack Jones Literary Arts retreat in New Mexico, U.S.A. As Shubnum explains: It’s a retreat exclusively for women of colour. You...
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Interview by Nick Mulgrew Rosa Lyster is a Durban-born writer who is, depending on who you ask, best known for her absurd, meta-fictional poetry, her uproariously funny humour pieces, and her insightful essays and current affairs reporting for the New...
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The gripping psychological thriller that explores the darker side of social media, perfect for fans of The Girl Before and Friend Request. Have you ever reached the New Year and thought it’s time to reinvent yourself? Have you ever lied about who you...
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