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Seasons of sorrow: Carol Thompson’s Betrayed – A mother’s battle for justice

Jonathan Amid 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

Annie Gagiano 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

Gillian Schutte 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.

Sing ’it-kunstenaar is plesierig (en dis aansteeklik)

Naomi Meyer 2012-03-08 Zolani Mahola is die supergewilde voorsanger van die Grammy-bekroonde Freshlyground. Karen Zoid is die SAMA-wenner met die ysterstem, leerbaadjie en warm rock-snare. Hulle kom lewer ’n dubbelloopsarsie briljante musiek wat begin en eindig met ’n Z!

South African English – a “mixed masala”?

Rob Gaylard 2012-03-08 The sun may have set on the English Empire, but the English language continues to spread and proliferate across the globe

Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness comes highly recommended

Louise Anne Buchler 2012-03-08 In her latest memoir, Alexandra Fuller regales us with what is largely the story of her mother, Nicola Fuller – or as she likes to be introduced, “Nicola Fuller of Central Africa”.

After just now an account of postmodernity

Runette Kruger 2012-03-08 Gillian Schutte’s After just now can best be described as a psychic, spiritual and historical travelogue, the non-linear account of a private and shared journey.

Why the buzz? Dit gons oor Sing ’it!

2012-03-02 We've asked South African media personalities about their favourite Sing ’it downloads. Are their favourites your favourites as well?

Photos: From Malan to Mbeki book launch

Naomi Meyer, Elzette Steenkamp 2012-02-23 On Tuesday, 21 February 2012 a small crowd gather in parliament. Most of the people present work here anyway, during the day, but tonight they are attending the book launch of From Malan to Mbeki.

Somewhere on the Border - an inter-review

Janet van Eeden 2012-02-22 Anthony Akerman, playwright, in conversation with Janet van Eeden, about the republication of his play Somewhere on the Border

The Nutcracker on Ice – suggestions to parents and theatres from a fan

Serisha Letchmiah 2012-02-22 "I truly commend parents who expose their young ones to the arts, and in particular to the theatre, which can often be a hard sell. Unfortunately this was also the cause of my inability to engage properly with the show."

Win with Sing’it

2012-02-21 Want to win R500? Simply comment on your favourite Sing ’it song!

PS Check back here every week for more competitions and giveaways.

Ants in the Big Onion: A bustling, warm-hearted romp

Jonathan Amid 2012-02-21 I would recommend Ants in the Big Onion to readers that can look past the perfunctory title and jarring cover design, those willing to suspend disbelief in service of a genuinely warm-hearted, good-natured and mostly well-written frolic in the deep end of the new South Africa.

Johannesburg launch of The Cambridge History of South African Literature

2012-02-21 Achmat Dangor, novelist, and Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, will speak on South African literary history.

Downloads

2012-02-20 Download the 9 songs by the Sing 'it bands. It's free! The most downloaded song wins a music video budget from MK, so support your favourite.

Cape Town launch: The Cambridge History of South African Literature

2012-02-20 The Cambridge University Press is launching the The Cambridge History of South African Literature. Professor Njabulo Ndebele, novelist, critic and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town, will speak on South African literary history.

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