Sing 'it
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sing ’it notches up massive number of downloads!
2012-03-09 In just under three weeks the nine Sing ’it songs have been downloaded more than 8 000 times, with Dans Dans Lisa the current frontrunner. The song downloaded the most by 20 March via www.singit.co.za website will be the ultimate winning song.
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
Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness comes highly recommended
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
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.
Sing ’it-kunstenaar is plesierig (en dis aansteeklik)
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!
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
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
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
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.
