An internationally renowned quintessential poet who possessed stealth and wisdom and a powerful representation of Gqeberha’s own modern-day Shakespeare.
The All-White Heritage Day Picnic, presented by the organisers of the annual Ebubeleni Festival, will be held on September 24 at Victoria Park from 11am until 6pm.
For someone whose career as a poet and playwright has spanned more than two decades, one would think that Gqeberha author Mzi Mahola has told every story he had in him.
Literature extravaganza at National Arts Festival
By ZONGEZILE MATSHOBA
Lockdown Level 4 did not stop the arts festival, and could not deter Amazwi South African Museum of Literature from launching an avalanche of books. Amazwi, known throughout South Africa for hosting book launches, had a full line-up from 8 to 18 July 2021.
Authors who launched and read pieces from their books are:
Liz Gowans –
Dr Amitabh Mitra –
Jeannie McKeown –
Kyle Allan, editor of the
New Coin literary journal at the Institute for the Study of English in Africa (ISEA), hosted the writers reading their poetry in the latest edition.
IsiXhosa literature was not to be left behind, given the changed mandate of the museum. Several books came to the party, including the debut novel
PREMIUM By Gillian McAinsh - 22 February 2021
Mdantsane-born literacy trainer and author Madoda Ndlakuse has written two books which he is launching on Monday in celebration of International Mother Language Day on Sunday (February 21).
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