Literature

Discover this week's cultural highlights, including the 19th edition of FNB Art Joburg in Sandton, Cape Town's vibrant Open Book Festival, and a showcase of emerging jazz talent…

This article draws parallels between Luigi Pirandello's play, 'Six Characters in Search of an Author,' and the ongoing Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry in South Africa. It…

In the age of BookTok, reading has evolved from a solitary pleasure into a public performance. This article delves into how social media has reshaped our relationship with books,…

Explore how contemporary African artists, writers, and filmmakers are challenging stereotypes and giving a voice to marginalised communities, fostering empathy and driving social…

A quiet conversation at the Kingsmead Book Fair became a reflection on shrinking attention spans, digital culture and the fragile future of reading

In a triumphant comeback, Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni captivates audiences and critics alike, winning Best Actress for her raw and magnetic performance in Sierra’s Gold

Twenty-one years on, the Kabelo Sello Duiker Foundation launches to return his urgent, unflinching stories to a new generation

Seventeen years later, Mervyn Sloman reflects on The Book Lounge thriving in the digital age and building reading community through Open Book Festival

A first encounter with Kingsmead Book Fair, where community and unexpected joy come together in celebration of South African literature

An explicit, ambitious debut novel that delivers on sensuality but struggles to balance story, substance and seduction

Writer confronts family, grief and recovery in his most vulnerable, honest book yet

The closure of the city’s biggest library is a loss to the public, and some of the other libraries are also battling to keep the culture of books alive

From critiques of apartheid to reflections on post-colonial identity, Southern African literature has chronicled the region’s history and shaped its trajectory to a just society

From banned books to political activism, Marcus de Jong’s life was a testament to the power of ideas and the human spirit

Nigerian writer looks at issues such as inequality and violence through her women characters