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Book excerpts

A Cape tragedy—Stephen Langtry reviews Martin Plaut’s new book Dr Abdullah Abdurahman: South Africa’s First Elected Black Politician

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021Stephen Langtry1 Comment on A Cape tragedy—Stephen Langtry reviews Martin Plaut’s new book Dr Abdullah Abdurahman: South Africa’s First Elected Black Politician

Whether we have learnt from the story of Dr Abdullah Abdurahman remains to be seen, writes Stephen Langtry. Martin Plaut’s…

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Africa

Tribute to Sibusiso Nyembezi, a literary and cultural giant, in his centenary year, by Sandile Ngidi

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019Sandile NgidiLeave a Comment on Tribute to Sibusiso Nyembezi, a literary and cultural giant, in his centenary year, by Sandile Ngidi

Sandile Ngidi reflects on the life and work of Zulu novelist, poet, scholar, teacher and editor Sibusiso Nyembezi (1919–2000). In…

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Books and belonging—Fred Khumalo reflects on how James Hadley Chase and Alan Paton changed his life

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018Fred Khumalo2 Comments on Books and belonging—Fred Khumalo reflects on how James Hadley Chase and Alan Paton changed his life

Fred Khumalo recalls being swept off his feet by Alan Paton, the African Writers Series and James Hadley Chase. It’s a question…

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