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Drama

[City Editor] Behind every story, think of the writer—Niq Mhlongo on the new stage adaptation of his short story ‘Nailed’

February 4, 2019February 4, 2019Niq MhlongoLeave a Comment on [City Editor] Behind every story, think of the writer—Niq Mhlongo on the new stage adaptation of his short story ‘Nailed’

There’s a film that stands the test of time and still resonates with my friends and me: The Shawshank Redemption….

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Essays

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

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018Fred Khumalo1 Comment 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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Awards

[The JRB Daily] UJ Prize shortlists announced—novels dominate this year

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018Jennifer Malec1 Comment on [The JRB Daily] UJ Prize shortlists announced—novels dominate this year

The shortlists for the 2017 University of Johannesburg Prizes for South African Writing in English have been announced. Unlike most…

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Africa

‘Historical fiction is a way of fighting rootlessness’—Ayesha Harruna Attah discusses her new novel The Hundred Wells of Salaga

August 6, 2018August 6, 2018Jennifer Malec1 Comment on ‘Historical fiction is a way of fighting rootlessness’—Ayesha Harruna Attah discusses her new novel The Hundred Wells of Salaga

Ayesha Harruna Attah’s new novel, The Hundred Wells of Salaga, has just been published by Cassava Republic Press. She chatted…

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Africa

Historical fiction is back—with a fire in its belly: Fred Khumalo reflects on how writing can be a powerful tool for an activist

May 7, 2018May 10, 2018Fred Khumalo4 Comments on Historical fiction is back—with a fire in its belly: Fred Khumalo reflects on how writing can be a powerful tool for an activist

Fred Khumalo, whose most recent novel is Dancing the Death Drill, believes past narratives can help shape what is to…

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Fiction

Eking out a deeper truth on the rough seas of historical fiction: Wamuwi Mbao reviews Fred Khumalo’s Dancing the Death Drill

July 3, 2017Wamuwi Mbao2 Comments on Eking out a deeper truth on the rough seas of historical fiction: Wamuwi Mbao reviews Fred Khumalo’s Dancing the Death Drill

Dancing the Death Drill Fred Khumalo Umuzi, 2017 The historical novel presents rough seas for a writer. Attaching a novel…

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