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South African Writers

Slice of life: ‘I knew I’d be a writer’
Article
/ 25 October 2019

Slice of life: ‘I knew I’d be a writer’

I love how words can have new meaning. I love creating new words. I love seeing the inconsistencies in the English language

By Franny Rabkin
Healing from shame is a marathon task
Article
/ 2 August 2019

Healing from shame is a marathon task

Carastavrakis wants to help others and give them the benefit of his experience

By Shaun De Waal
​Authors are (not) selling themselves
Article
/ 18 November 2016

​Authors are (not) selling themselves

Self-publishing is providing a way of beating a ­system that many believe compromises writers

By Kwanele Sosibo
Short fiction by The Yearning author Mohale Mashigo: The High Heel Killer
Article
/ 25 August 2016

Short fiction by The Yearning author Mohale Mashigo: The High Heel Killer

A woman undergoes a strange metamorphosis in this short story by Mohale Mashigo

By Staff Reporter
How reading can change your life
Article
/ 13 April 2016

How reading can change your life

Books reshaped the destiny of James Matthews – poet, political prisoner and, now, doctor.

By James Matthews
Chris Barnard hailed as a ‘patriot’
Article
/ 29 December 2015

Chris Barnard hailed as a ‘patriot’

The South African Civic Organisation has paid tribute to the Afrikaans author and scriptwriter for using his writing to denounce the "evil apartheid."

By Staff Reporter
Winning novels examples of newfound writing freedom
Article
/ 25 June 2015

Winning novels examples of newfound writing freedom

Noted novelist Zakes Mda and debut writer Penny Busetto have won the University of Johannesburg awards with "Rachel’s Blue" and "The Story of Anna P".

By Craig MacKenzie
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Article
/ 12 February 2009

Pioneer of the South African novel

South African-born writer Daphne Rooke died last week in Cambrdige at the age of 94.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 7 November 2008

Leaving the forefront of African lit

Literary great Es’kia Mphahlele will pass on his intellectual legacy to many generations to come.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 7 November 2008

A glimpse past the pen

Edyth Bulbring’s novel <i>The Club</i> examines the nefarious activities of a privileged section of South African society.

By Staff Reporter

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