PEN SA Members at the US Woordfees

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 more than 500 arts-related events.

Several PEN SA members feature on the programme.

They include:

• Gabeba Baderoon
• Dominique Botha
• Karin Brynard (she will be participating in three events)
• Beyers de Vos
• Judith February
• Zakes Mda (he will be participating in two events)
• Charl-Pierre Naude
• Mike Nicol
• Jonathan Shapiro
• Douglas Reid Skinner
• Karina Szczurek

A lecture in honour of late SABC 8 journalist, Suna Venter will be delivered by Prof. Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, Chair for Historical Trauma and Transformation at Stellenbosch University.

Visit the Woordfees website purchase tickets and find more information on the event.