Darryl Accone

Darryl Accone has been in journalism for the best part of four decades. He is also a Fellow of the Salzburg Seminar and the International Writers Workshop of Hong Kong Baptist University and the author of ‘All Under Heaven: The Story of a Chinese Family in South Africa’ and ‘Euripides Must Die’.

Head’s journalism eclipsed

Article Darryl Accone - 17 May 2019

The acclaimed author’s newspaper articles should have been given critical attention too

A ‘madman’ who earned the tribute

Article Darryl Accone - 1 Feb 2019

A little over 31 years ago, the president of Burkina Faso was murdered in a coup instigated by his former friend and army captain, Blaise Compaoré

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Peter Abrahams, a black man who spoke of freedom, has died

Article Darryl Accone - 7 Feb 2017

The prolific writer who left South Africa in 1939, but who could not leave his identity, has died aged 97 in Jamaica.

Locked-room Roman mystery

Article Darryl Accone - 9 Dec 2016

Catholicism and political intrigue mix well in ‘Conclave’, a new book by Robert Harris, which follows the election of a new pope.

Writing a wrong is a bitter irony

Article Darryl Accone - 11 Nov 2016

Misunderstood facts and an insult to boot leave bad taste from book on local lingo.

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Noah’s arc: Intimate and humane

Article Darryl Accone - 11 Nov 2016

His story, encompassing identity, masculinity and nationality, reflects a thoughtful, observant and empathetic man.

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Death of an anarchist

Article Darryl Accone - 21 Oct 2016

Dario Fo – actor, director, playwright, singer, activist, jester and satirist – exposed abusive systems of power

Blowin’ in the wind: How Nobel winner Bob Dylan rewrote history without a pen

Article Darryl Accone - 13 Oct 2016

The singer-songwriter has always stood for a craftsmanship and artistry that make his Nobel deserved and unsurprising.

It’s lit at the M&G’s book fest

Article Darryl Accone - 30 Sep 2016

Topics include writing since Sol Plaatje to reporting on Marikana – and will continue at the afterparty

We need to talk about Lionel

Article Darryl Accone - 16 Sep 2016

It’s remarkable but regrettable that reparation processes usually entail those erred against being done over for a second time.

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M&G’s Litfest takes flight, honouring Sol Plaatje on his 140th anniversary

Article Darryl Accone - 9 Sep 2016

Alongside panels discussing hot topics, shortlisted poets from the Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Award and Anthology will receive their awards.

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Don DeLillo’s foresight in his undiminished works are a delight to read

Article Darryl Accone - 5 Aug 2016

SinceToni Morrison (1993), Isaac Bashevis Singer (1978) and Saul Bellow (1976), American authors have got short shrift from the Nobel.

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Press Releases

Special Reports

UNISA hosts its first TEDx event

[email protected] - 26 Sep 2020

The Elephant in the Room Tedx event at UNISA will help to create meaningful change in South Africa through the power of ideas

Special Reports

SA’s SEZs create decent jobs

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Special Economic Zone programme is used as a critical tool for accelerating the country’s industrial development agenda

Special Reports

The new normal in tourism is business unusual

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

Innovation and changing trends have kept some tour operators in the green, though most have struggled during the tight lockdown

Special Reports

TENDER NO. BOBS 05/2020 PROVISION OF CERTIFICATION SERVICES TO BOTSWANA BUREAU OF STANDARDS QUALITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) invites tenders from reputable companies for the provision of certification services

Special Reports

The Galaxy Z Fold2 smartphone breaks all the rules

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Galaxy Z Fold2 has meaningful innovations that offer users enhanced refinements and some unique foldable user experiences

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Adventures, ghost tours and big skies await visitors to the Cape Winelands

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

All of the CWDM destinations are accessible within a 30- to 120-minute drive from Cape Town, creating real value for money

Special Reports

SingularityU Online Summit to contribute to SME growth in 2020

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

The global speakers lined up for this year's event will address the challenges and opportunities specifically facing small businesses

Special Reports

Policy priorities lie with urgent economic reforms

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

Professor Raymond Parsons believes that business and consumer sentiment in South Africa would both benefit from even lower borrowing costs