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"It is important for us to learn as much as we can of these long-forgotten societies – how they were organised and what happened to them before Africa was divided up by colonial powers into its present form."

Infused with rhythm and melody, Zakes Mda’s new novel invites you to travel from Lesotho’s Mountain Kingdom to the City of Gold through the history of Famo.

"Since day one, I had only one
And I guess it was better than having none
But as the years went by,
He left just like the rest"

The Baxter management regrets to advise that due to an illness (not COVID-19- related) with one of the cast members of its production of Nadia Davids’ latest play Hold still, it has been decided to postpone the season to early 2022.

"Every language matters; any language is good enough. The best readers, the most challenging creative and critical thinking, the largest wins for communication skills, are across and between languages." – Elinor Sisulu, award-winning writer and human rights activist.

Acclaimed playwright Nadia Davids’ latest play, Hold Still, premieres at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio, for a limited season, from 13 to 30 October.

In 2021 actress, director, writer, voice artist, producer and television presenter Lizz Meiring celebrates 50 years in the entertainment industry. Playing everything from Lady Macbeth to a "pop-up" toaster, Lizz has done it all.

"A unique challenge presented to us, and specifically Stellenbosch University, is that the New Policy Framework excludes Afrikaans as an indigenous language. This is something Stellenbosch University would like to see amended." - Wim de Villiers, SU Rector and Vice-Chancellor.

Human and Rousseau and Exclusive Books invite you to join the launch via online webinar of Hearty home food.

"And what would South Africa be without its biggest export: corruption? A popular anecdote says that if corruption were an Olympic sport, South Africa would win the gold, silver and bronze medals."

"An island is an ethically driven and formally accomplished novel."

Captain Ben Booysen, senior investigating officer in the Krugersdorp murders on which the Showmax documentary Devilsdorp was based, writes: "Please note that no investigating officer follows the same route as another one, and my approach I have mentioned does not mean the investigators therefore did something wrong. It is rather that my methodology in identifying the suspect would have been different."

In this deeply personal book, Hlumelo Biko, who was born of Steve and Mamphela’s union, movingly recounts his parents’ love story and how the BCM’s message of black self-love and self-reliance helped to change the course of South African history.

Mohale is not afraid to criticise the government. Listen to his views on land reform, cadre deployment, state capture and wages.

Proudly presented by Animation SA, the ninth Cape Town International Animation Festival (CTIAF) takes place from 1 to 3 October online and in-person at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock.

How do we celebrate Heritage Day (24 September) in an unsettled time? In the face of a pandemic, ideas of identity seem as superfluous and dangerous as flames on Braai Day. Simon van Schalkwyk’s debut collection, Transcontinental delay, is the most fitting recommendation in Heritage Month.

"We did not evolve to be ourselves, 
Our consciousness is controlled by chemicals. 
Neither the mind, the body, the heart 
nor free will belong to us."

The shortlist for the 2021 Kendeka Prize for African Literature has been announced today.

Damon Galgut's latest novel, The Promise, has been shortlisted for one of the world's most prestigious literary prizes, the Booker Prize. The announcement was made during an online event on Tuesday evening.

The University of Johannesburg is pleased to announce the winners of the following three newly instated prizes: UJ Prize for Creative Writing in isiZulu, UJ Prize for Creative Writing in Sesotho sa Leboa and the UJ Prize for Literary Translation.