Update: Since recording episode one of our Empty Chair podcast, we have been alerted to reliable information that Chimengül Awut has been released. We celebrate her freedom. In the inaugural episode of The Empty Chair, three wonderful South African writers...
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At PEN South Africa we focus on the relationship between freedom and expression, believing that the one cannot exist fully without the other. We understand freedom of expression as the right to be able to write, think and exchange ideas,...
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Date: 9 March 2019 Where: Exclusive Books, Cavendish Square Time: 10:00 for 10:30 We’re excited to announce that PEN SA President Nadia Davids will be in conversation with PEN SA professional member, Zakes Mda during the launch of his new book,...
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Dear Friends, 2018 was a challenging, exhilarating, sometimes disheartening and often inspiring year for PEN South Africa. Those who work for and within the realm of freedom of expression have been deeply troubled and frightened both by the global assault...
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PEN South Africa and the Institute for Creative Arts present the 2018 Day of the Imprisoned Writer, on which writers will give readings and presentations in solidarity with jailed artists around the world. This year’s event will be hosted on...
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