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Exciting competition launches for young theatre scriptwriters

Steyn du Toit 2012-04-11

An exciting competition has just launched for young theatre scriptwriters. Sam de Romijn, co-founder of the Imbewu Trust, explains the concept behind it.


Out in Africa director Nodi Murphy looks back on latest festival

Steyn du Toit 2012-04-11

The latest cycle of the Out in Africa films has just wrapped up. Festival director Nodi Murphy looks back on highlights from the festival.
 

New from Jacana: The Book of War

2012-04-10 James Whyle takes on the war genre with an eloquent narrative and a command of language and style that captures the fragility and bleakness of the time. There is no doubt that Whyle is a masterful storyteller.

James Whyle reads from The Book of War

James Whyle 2012-04-10 Listen to a recording of James Whyle reading from his upcoming novel The Book of War. 

Believe – an interview

Nico Elema, Naomi Meyer 2012-04-10 The book From Malan to Mbeki was published by Benedic Books. Nico Elema tells Naomi Meyer some of the stories behind Jannie Momberg, the man who stood up for what he believed.

Win a Kalahari.com voucher with Sing ‘it

2012-04-05

Tell us what you thought of Sing ‘it and stand a chance to win a Kalahari.com voucher!


Watching shadows

René Bohnen 2012-04-04 Digter en fotograaf René Bohnen deel 'n uittreksel uit haar reeks foto's getiteld "Watching shadows".

Picador's 40th Birthday Party: Back in black (and white)

Bibi Slippers 2012-04-04 LitNet attended the first Open Book event for 2012, the celebration of Picador’s 40th birthday. Bibi Slippers took some black-and-white snaps at the event in the spirit of the redesign of the Picador classics.

SeanO's favourite websites

SeanO 2012-04-04 SeanO from Good Hope FM recommends his favourite sites on the worldwide web.

Stones for My Father: Second Boer War remembered

Janet van Eeden 2012-04-04 The scenes in the concentration camp are brutal and realistic. The smells of putrefaction and starvation seep through the page and Trilby Kent shows that she has done her research well.

The Doll that Grew: Q&A with Damaria Senne

Christelle du Toit 2012-04-03 The Doll that Grew is the latest children’s story to be published by Damaria Senne, author of Boitshoko and owner of Damaria Senne Media cc. Christelle du Toit asked Damaria about the underlying themes in her book.

South Africa's longest-running theatre improvisation show to showcase in Australia

Steyn du Toit 2012-04-02 Members of South Africa's longest-running theatre improvisation show, TheatreSports, will showcase their talents in Australia later this year. Read more about their trip, as well as their recent special guest - improv guru Joe Bill.

Blacksheep TV #23: Cape Town

Blacksheep 2012-04-02 I was just in Cape Town and I don't agree with everyone that it's racist.

ANC congratulates Adam Small

2012-04-02 The African National Congress wishes to congratulate Adam Small on receiving the prestigious Hertzog Prize from the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns.

Happy 40th, Picador!

2012-03-29 To celebrate Picador’s 40th anniversary we are re-issuing some of our classic fiction titles. Among them you will find prize-winning books, books that have become global sales hits, books that caused huge controversy when published or were published to huge critical acclaim. Together they are a valuable set of must-reads.

Cape Town Book Fair

2012-03-29 After an almost two-year absence, The Cape Town Book Fair is back− remodeled and set to impress. The Fair will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 15 − 17 June.

City Soirée at The Book Lounge

2012-03-28 Attend the free City Soirée at The Book Lounge on 5 April 2012, featuring poet Toni Stuart and guitarist Philip Malan.

Tell us what you thought of Sing ’it and stand in line to win a Kalahari.com shopping spree!

2012-03-27 Keen for a shopping spree at Kalahari.com? Complete this survey and stand a chance to share in R5 000’s worth of prizes.

Proudly South African: we are a nation of eaters

Naomi Meyer, Deon van Wyk 2012-03-27 The 2012 Eat In DStv Food Network Produce Awards were announced on 24th March at a fabulous, special market at the Stellenbosch Slowmarket. Naomi Meyer asked Deon van Wyk, one of the judges, about his background, the event and the world of food.

City Press and Tafelberg invest in nonfiction authors with annual award

2012-03-26 City Press and Tafelberg Publishers, an imprint of NB Publishers, are proud to announce their partnership in investing in nonfiction authors by means of an annual award. The award of R60 000 will be made on an annual basis to an author to fund the research for a nonfiction book on a subject of importance in the South African context.
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