South African Writers
latest news & developmentsSlice 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
Healing from shame is a marathon task
Carastavrakis wants to help others and give them the benefit of his experience
Authors are (not) selling themselves
Self-publishing is providing a way of beating a system that many believe compromises writers
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
How reading can change your life
Books reshaped the destiny of James Matthews – poet, political prisoner and, now, doctor.
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."
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".
Pioneer of the South African novel
South African-born writer Daphne Rooke died last week in Cambrdige at the age of 94.
Leaving the forefront of African lit
Literary great Es’kia Mphahlele will pass on his intellectual legacy to many generations to come.
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.