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Win a copy of Judy Croome's Dancing in the Shadows of Love: Winners announced!

2012-06-08 Stand a chance to win a copy of Judy Croome's Dancing in the Shadows of Love.

In the heart of the country: Booktown Richmond’s JM Coetzee and Nobel Laureates Festival II

Waldo Muller 2012-06-08 "There is love in the heart of the country. As elsewhere in rural South Africa, in Richmond the people often are beautiful and loveable." Waldo Muller attended Booktown Richmond’s JM Coetzee and Nobel Laureates Festival II on 25 and 26 May 2012.

PHFAT releases music video for Kill the Universe

Steyn du Toit, PHFAT 2012-06-07 PHFAT just released a brand-new music video for the song, Kill the Universe. In this interview with LitNet Mike from the band talks third-party powers, a new range of t-shirts, and that elusive debut album.

Author of Dancing in the Shadows of Love, Judy Croome, in conversation with Janet van Eeden

Janet van Eeden 2012-06-07 “Dancing in the Shadows of Love is an unusual novel in that it takes the form of a moral allegory of sorts, yet seems to be a fantasy novel on one level. However, it’s rooted in a world we can identify with as reality. ”

Raising the Spear or dropping the ball?

Mike van Graan 2012-06-06 "The general feeling among most panellists was that, indeed, freedom of expression and other democratic freedoms and rights are under threat from the ANC and its alliance partners." The Cape Town chapter of Arterial Network South Africa hosted a forum to discuss the significance of the Spear controversy for the local arts sector.

My dearest: You

Elizabeth M Star 2012-06-05 Elizabeth M Star pours her heart out in a love letter simply directed at "You".

My dearest: Beloved John

Myra Lochner 2012-06-05 Myra Locher writes a love letter addressed to an English Poet whose words never fail to move her.

A guide to walking in Blougat

Adriaan Coetzee 2012-06-05 Adriaan Coetzee pilfers from a hiking guide to create a clever poem.

Cape Town Edge set to rock Grahamstown

Steyn du Toit, Jon Keevy 2012-06-05 The pioneering Cape Town Edge is back at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown from 28 June to 8 July. Jon Keevy, the company coordinator and marketing manager, tells Steyn du Toit what festivalgoers can look forward to.

Asleep in Transit gives away debut EP for free

Steyn du Toit, Asleep in Transit 2012-06-05 Asleep in Transit, an exciting new band from Durban, just released their debut EP for free. In this interview with Steyn du Toit, they explain this very clever marketing move.

Klankbeeld / sound image: Debussy’s 12 préludes in paint

2012-06-05 Klankbeeld / sound image is inspired by impressionist composer Claude Debussy’s (1862–1918) 12 préludes in his Premier Livre (1910) and consists of 12 works each by Clare Menck and Anthea Delmotte. The exhibition ends 8 June 2012.

Jam-packed youth programme at Artscape during Youth Month

2012-06-04 Artscape offers an exciting talent mix at this year’s Youth Month celebrations ranging from musical drama to a disability career expo.

The Spear controversy: What could it mean for the arts and artists in South Africa?

2012-06-04 Arterial Network invites you to a panel discussion on the fifth of June to consider the implications of various government, ruling party, public and other reactions to artist Brett Murray's painting, The Spear. In particular, the forum will consider the possible impact of these reactions on artistic practice and on democratic engagement with the key issues of the day.