Statement from PEN International 17 October 2017 Anti-corruption activists, press freedom advocates and investigative journalists from around the world condemn the barbaric murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, an investigative journalist from Malta who courageously exposed organised crime and corruption in...
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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, It has been a profound pleasure and a privilege to reflect on Margie Orford’s tenure as President of PEN South Africa. As I sifted through the various reports and documents that detailed her years of commitment, I was...
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Dear friends It is with great pleasure that I write to you to say goodbye and to welcome Nadia Davids as PEN South Africa’s newly elected president. She is taking up this position at a critical political and moral moment...
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This statement was sent to the ANC SG. PEN SA condemns the Black Land First protest against the Tiso Blackstar editor at large, Peter Bruce. PEN SA condemns the thuggish placard protest and threats by the so-called Black Land First...
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