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The Parlotones return with brand new album, Journey Through The Shadows
2012-03-26 The Parlotones are back with a brand new album in May, called Journey Through The Shadows. They chat to Steyn du Toit about the themes behind it, as well as their upcoming concert series at KKNK.
Dans Dans Lisa wins Sing 'it music video!
2012-03-22 After four exciting weeks the Sing ’it download phase has closed. To find out which of the competition artists walked away with a music video from MK (DStv channel 324), click here.
Blown in from the East: A selection of works from the Walter Battiss Art Museum
2012-03-20 A selection of works from the Walter Battiss Art Museum in Somerset East
Appointment of James Woodhouse as Publisher of Kwela Books
2012-03-20 NB Publishers is pleased to announce the appointment of James Woodhouse as Publisher of Kwela Books, effective from 1 April 2012.
Cup O' Thought on Poetry
2012-03-19 A vibrant new addition to the Durban poetry scene is emerging with The Cup O' Thought poetry sessions which kicked off the year with a rousing launch at the Alliance Francaise in January.
1 Club Festival – a fun filled children's festival at Exclusive Books
2012-03-19 This year, the 1 Club Festival will celebrate the very best of youth titles for children from the ages of three to 15 then catering for the older teen in the young adult category with many fabulous new reads, as well as classic children’s stories.
Godfrey Johnson on his love for the music of Coward and Porter
2012-03-16 Coward and Cole sees the music of two of the most popular composers ever performed by two of the best piano men around today. Godfrey Johnson talks about his new show with Roland Perold at the Kalk Bay Theatre.
“Africa worldwide”: ZAM magazine goes international
2012-03-16Photographer Menán van Heerden attended the 2012 launch of the edgy, contemporary African magazine’s first international issue in LitNet’s home away from home, Amsterdam.
Speaking with many voices: The Cambridge History of South African Literature Cape Town launch
2012-03-15 LitNet attended the Cape Town launch of The Cambridge History of South African Literature at The Book Lounge and was left somewhat star-struck.
SA-illustreerders: Theo Krynauw
2012-03-13 Theo Krynauw shares his passion for art and his experiences abroad with Bibi Slippers.
Dreaming about being a bestselling writer?
2012-03-12 International best- selling author, Albert Jack can equip you with the writing tools to get your manuscript published.
Yewande Omotoso, author of Bom Boy, in conversation with Janet van Eeden
2012-03-12 "I loved Omotoso’s flirtation with magic realism in some parts of the story and I look forward to more of this from her in the future. Her skill lies in the subtlety of her character creations. Omotoso is definitely an author to watch."
Seasons of sorrow: Carol Thompson’s Betrayed – A mother’s battle for justice
2012-03-09 "Thompson’s Betrayed – A Mother’s Battle for Justice ultimately demands to be read. It avoids forms of easy manipulation and rose-tinted glasses when looking at its subject matter, and continuously reminds us of the precariousness of life in a society beset by crime."
African Library: Little Mother
2012-03-09 “Cristina Ali Farah’s fine, moving and exhortatory text exhibits a large talent.”
Big Book Chain Chat #85: The orgasm of writing
2012-03-09 “Excruciatingly delicious and yet endurable, it lasts a lot longer than the clitoral/penile orgasm. In fact, it is a way of life if you choose it to be.” Gillian Schutte on the writing process.
LitNet Akademies: In conversation with Jane
2012-03-08 Izak de Vries challenges artists to stage parodies of Jane Alexander's Butcher Boys.
South African English – a “mixed masala”?
2012-03-08 The sun may have set on the English Empire, but the English language continues to spread and proliferate across the globe