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Tag: Short Fiction

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Africa

New short fiction: ‘Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!’ by A Bouna Guazong, excerpted from Of Passion and Ink: New Voices from Cameroon

April 1, 2019July 2, 2020The JRBLeave a Comment on New short fiction: ‘Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!’ by A Bouna Guazong, excerpted from Of Passion and Ink: New Voices from Cameroon

The JRB presents an excerpt from Of Passion and Ink: New Voices from Cameroon, a collection of short stories forthcoming…

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Africa

New short fiction: ‘Origami’ by Troy Onyango

March 4, 2019March 4, 2019Troy Onyango11 Comments on New short fiction: ‘Origami’ by Troy Onyango

The JRB presents a new short story by Troy Onyango. ~~~ Origami  First, he plucks a small part of himself…

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Africa

New short fiction: ‘The Neighbourhood Watch’ by Rémy Ngamije

February 4, 2019May 5, 2019Rémy Ngamije12 Comments on New short fiction: ‘The Neighbourhood Watch’ by Rémy Ngamije

The JRB presents a new short story by Rémy Ngamije. ~~~ The Neighbourhood Watch Mondays: Auasblick, Olympia, and Suiderhof (maybe…

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Awards

New short fiction: ‘Loadshedding’ by Michael Yee, winner of the 2018 Short Sharp Stories Award

February 4, 2019February 4, 2019The JRBLeave a Comment on New short fiction: ‘Loadshedding’ by Michael Yee, winner of the 2018 Short Sharp Stories Award

The JRB presents ‘Loadshedding’ by Michael Yee, the winner of this year’s Short Sharp Stories Award. The Short Sharp Stories…

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Fiction

New short fiction: ‘Monkeys’ by Keletso Mopai

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019Keletso Mopai9 Comments on New short fiction: ‘Monkeys’ by Keletso Mopai

The JRB presents a new short story by Keletso Mopai. ~~~ Monkeys Pa is a farmer. He is also a…

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Africa

New short fiction: ‘Njuzu’ by TL Huchu, excerpted from the Pan-African science fiction anthology AfroSFv3

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019The JRB3 Comments on New short fiction: ‘Njuzu’ by TL Huchu, excerpted from the Pan-African science fiction anthology AfroSFv3

The JRB presents ‘Njuzu’, a new short story by TL Huchu, excerpted from AfroSFv3. AfroSFv3 Edited by Ivor W Hartmann…

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Fiction

[Fiction issue] ‘Paying for Independence’, a new short story by Sisonke Msimang

December 5, 2018December 5, 2018Sisonke MsimangLeave a Comment on [Fiction issue] ‘Paying for Independence’, a new short story by Sisonke Msimang

The JRB is proud to present a new short story by Sisonke Msimang.  Msimang is the author of Always Another Country:…

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Africa

[Fiction issue] ‘Man of God’, a new short story by Odafe Atogun

December 5, 2018December 5, 2018Odafe Atogun2 Comments on [Fiction issue] ‘Man of God’, a new short story by Odafe Atogun

The JRB presents new short fiction by Odafe Atogun. Atogun is the author of the critically acclaimed novels Taduno’s Song…

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[Fiction issue] ‘The Story of My Cousin’ by Koos Prinsloo, newly translated by Michiel Heyns

December 5, 2018December 5, 2018Koos PrinslooLeave a Comment on [Fiction issue] ‘The Story of My Cousin’ by Koos Prinsloo, newly translated by Michiel Heyns

In The JRB Fiction Issue this year, we are delighted to feature two short stories by Koos Prinsloo, published for…

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Fiction

[Fiction issue] ‘The Story of My Father’ by Koos Prinsloo, newly translated by Michiel Heyns

December 5, 2018December 5, 2018Koos Prinsloo10 Comments on [Fiction issue] ‘The Story of My Father’ by Koos Prinsloo, newly translated by Michiel Heyns

In The JRB Fiction Issue this year, we are delighted to feature two short stories by Koos Prinsloo, published for…

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Fiction

[Fiction issue] ‘Chasing shadows’, a new short story by Palesa Manaleng

December 5, 2018December 5, 2018Palesa ManalengLeave a Comment on [Fiction issue] ‘Chasing shadows’, a new short story by Palesa Manaleng

The JRB presents the short fiction debut of Palesa ‘Deejay’ Manaleng. ~~~ Chasing shadows It’s raining, the roads are slippery, the…

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Fiction

[Fiction issue] ‘How the War Ended for Jonathan’, a new short story by Byron Loker

December 5, 2018December 5, 2018Byron LokerLeave a Comment on [Fiction issue] ‘How the War Ended for Jonathan’, a new short story by Byron Loker

The JRB presents new short fiction by Byron Loker. ~~~ How the war ended for Jonathan Jonathan and I became…

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Africa

‘Even death dey fear me.’—Read an excerpt from Nnedi Okorafor’s short story ‘Showlogo’, from the new anthology Lagos Noir

November 5, 2018January 18, 2019The JRB1 Comment on ‘Even death dey fear me.’—Read an excerpt from Nnedi Okorafor’s short story ‘Showlogo’, from the new anthology Lagos Noir

The JRB presents an excerpt from a short story by Nnedi Okorafor, taken from the new anthology Lagos Noir. Lagos…

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Fiction

New short fiction: ‘The Golden Egg’ by Sandile Ngidi

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018Sandile NgidiLeave a Comment on New short fiction: ‘The Golden Egg’ by Sandile Ngidi

The JRB presents a new short story by Sandile Ngidi. ~~~ The Golden Egg I am sad today. I am…

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Fiction

New short fiction: ‘Looking for Simphiwe’ by Sifiso Mzobe

September 3, 2018January 25, 2019Sifiso MzobeLeave a Comment on New short fiction: ‘Looking for Simphiwe’ by Sifiso Mzobe

The JRB is proud to present a new short story by award-winning author Sifiso Mzobe. Mzobe was born and bred…

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Fiction

New short fiction: ‘Water Treason’ by Andile Ndlovu

August 6, 2018June 30, 2019Andile NdlovuLeave a Comment on New short fiction: ‘Water Treason’ by Andile Ndlovu

The JRB presents an original short story by Andile Ndlovu. Water Treason Two jugs of water was all Bulelani’s mother…

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Awards

New short fiction: ‘All Our Lives’ by Tochukwu Emmanuel Okafor, winner of the 2017 Short Story Day Africa Prize

July 2, 2018September 3, 2019The JRB14 Comments on New short fiction: ‘All Our Lives’ by Tochukwu Emmanuel Okafor, winner of the 2017 Short Story Day Africa Prize

The JRB is presents the three winning stories from this year’s Short Story Day Africa Prize.  Nigerian writer Tochukwu Emmanuel…

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Fiction

New short fiction: ‘Gutting Instincts’ by Jarred Thompson

May 7, 2018January 25, 2019Jarred Thompson2 Comments on New short fiction: ‘Gutting Instincts’ by Jarred Thompson

The JRB presents a new short story by Jarred Thompson. Gutting Instincts The ocean had always been a second skin…

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Africa

New short fiction: ‘A Woman is her Hands’ by Wame Molefhe, from The Gods Who Send Us Gifts: An Anthology of African Short Stories

May 7, 2018May 17, 2018The JRB7 Comments on New short fiction: ‘A Woman is her Hands’ by Wame Molefhe, from The Gods Who Send Us Gifts: An Anthology of African Short Stories

Exclusive to The JRB, read Wame Molefhe’s short story ‘A Woman is her Hands’, excerpted from The Gods Who Send…

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Fiction

New short fiction: ‘Intimates’ by Mbali Sikakana

March 5, 2018Mbali Sikakana1 Comment on New short fiction: ‘Intimates’ by Mbali Sikakana

The JRB presents a new short story by Mbali Sikakana. Intimates One day she takes a plane to a small…

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Fiction

New short fiction: ‘The day the white people walked into the sea’ by Stacy Hardy

February 5, 2018March 4, 2018Stacy Hardy1 Comment on New short fiction: ‘The day the white people walked into the sea’ by Stacy Hardy

The JRB presents a new short story by Stacy Hardy. The day the white people walked into the sea As…

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Fiction

New short fiction: Fred Khumalo’s debut isiZulu short story ‘Kwakungcono eGibhithe’, from the anthology Izinkanyezi Ezintsha

January 15, 2018September 18, 2018The JRB6 Comments on New short fiction: Fred Khumalo’s debut isiZulu short story ‘Kwakungcono eGibhithe’, from the anthology Izinkanyezi Ezintsha

The JRB presents new fiction from novelist and memoirist Fred Khumalo. This a first for both The JRB and Khumalo:…

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Fiction

[Fiction issue] ‘Snake Story’, new short fiction by Henrietta Rose-Innes

December 6, 2017March 29, 2020Henrietta Rose-Innes3 Comments on [Fiction issue] ‘Snake Story’, new short fiction by Henrietta Rose-Innes

The JRB presents new short fiction by Contributing Editor Henrietta Rose-Innes. Author’s note: I began to write this Twitter story…

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Fiction

[Fiction issue] ‘Lolwethu Oluthando’, a short story by Julie Nxadi

December 6, 2017December 6, 2017Julie Nxadi1 Comment on [Fiction issue] ‘Lolwethu Oluthando’, a short story by Julie Nxadi

Exclusive to The JRB, a new short story by Julie Nxadi. This story is excerpted from Cutting Carrots the Wrong Way,…

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Fiction

[Fiction issue] ‘I am here, Amor Swart, 1986. May tomorrow never come.’ Exclusive excerpt from a work in progress by Damon Galgut

December 6, 2017December 6, 2017Damon GalgutLeave a Comment on [Fiction issue] ‘I am here, Amor Swart, 1986. May tomorrow never come.’ Exclusive excerpt from a work in progress by Damon Galgut

The JRB presents an exclusive excerpt from a novel in progress by Damon Galgut. ~ ~ ~ By the time…

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Fiction

[Fiction issue] ‘Boy’, new short fiction by Yewande Omotoso

December 6, 2017May 4, 2020Yewande Omotoso12 Comments on [Fiction issue] ‘Boy’, new short fiction by Yewande Omotoso

Exclusive to The JRB, new short fiction by Editorial Advisory Panel member Yewande Omotoso. ~~~ Boy They were the sort…

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Fiction

[Fiction issue] ‘Some Men’, a new short story by SJ Naudé

December 6, 2017December 6, 2017SJ NaudeLeave a Comment on [Fiction issue] ‘Some Men’, a new short story by SJ Naudé

Exclusive to The JRB, new short fiction from SJ Naudé. ~~~ Some Men Jakob leaves the gift on the roof…

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Fiction

[Fiction issue] ‘Forgiveness’, new short fiction by Perfect Hlongwane

December 6, 2017January 8, 2018Perfect HlongwaneLeave a Comment on [Fiction issue] ‘Forgiveness’, new short fiction by Perfect Hlongwane

Exclusive to The JRB, an excerpt from a work in progress by Perfect Hlongwane. ~~~ Forgiveness They put me in…

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Africa

[Fiction issue] ‘Child’s Play’, a short story by Gloria Mwaniga Minage

December 6, 2017January 8, 2018Gloria Mwaniga Minage5 Comments on [Fiction issue] ‘Child’s Play’, a short story by Gloria Mwaniga Minage

The JRB presents an original short story by Gloria Mwaniga Minage. ~ ~ ~ Child’s Play We are seating up….

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Fiction

[Fiction issue] ‘Thirty’, a short story by Wamuwi Mbao

December 6, 2017January 8, 2018Wamuwi MbaoLeave a Comment on [Fiction issue] ‘Thirty’, a short story by Wamuwi Mbao

Exclusive to The JRB, a new short story by our Editorial Advisory Panel member Wamuwi Mbao. ~ ~ ~ Thirty…

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Fiction

[Fiction issue] ‘Return of the Afringers’, an allegory by Bongani Madondo

December 6, 2017Bongani Madondo1 Comment on [Fiction issue] ‘Return of the Afringers’, an allegory by Bongani Madondo

The JRB presents ‘Return of the Afringers’, an allegory by Contributing Editor Bongani Madondo. ~~~ A country’s soul is captured…

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[Fiction issue] Exclusive excerpt from Lying Perfectly Still, a work in progress by Laura Fish

December 6, 2017October 17, 2024Laura FishLeave a Comment on [Fiction issue] Exclusive excerpt from Lying Perfectly Still, a work in progress by Laura Fish

The JRB presents an exclusive excerpt from Lying Perfectly Still, Laura Fish’s novel in progress, which is set in Swaziland….

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Fiction

[Fiction issue] ‘1. This Is The Title’, a short story by Richard de Nooy

December 6, 2017December 6, 2017Richard de Nooy3 Comments on [Fiction issue] ‘1. This Is The Title’, a short story by Richard de Nooy

Exclusive to The JRB, a new short story by our Editorial Advisory Panel member Richard de Nooy. ~ ~ ~ 1. This…

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Fiction

[Fiction issue] ‘Four Blocks Away’, a short story by Niq Mhlongo

December 6, 2017May 6, 2018Niq Mhlongo1 Comment on [Fiction issue] ‘Four Blocks Away’, a short story by Niq Mhlongo

The JRB presents City Editor Niq Mhlongo’s short story ‘Four Blocks Away’. The story is excerpted from Mhlongo’s most recent book,…

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Book excerpts

New short fiction from Short Sharp Stories: Ntsika Gogwana’s powerful story of love and murder, ‘Home Cooked’

October 2, 2017The JRBLeave a Comment on New short fiction from Short Sharp Stories: Ntsika Gogwana’s powerful story of love and murder, ‘Home Cooked’

Exclusive to The JRB, new short fiction from Ntsika Gogwana, excerpted from Trade Secrets, the new Short Sharp Stories anthology. Gogwana’s story,…

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Book excerpts

‘Smaller’: New short fiction from Nick Mulgrew’s forthcoming collection, The First Law of Sadness

August 7, 2017January 5, 2018The JRBLeave a Comment on ‘Smaller’: New short fiction from Nick Mulgrew’s forthcoming collection, The First Law of Sadness

Exclusive to The JRB, new short fiction by South African writer Nick Mulgrew, excerpted from his forthcoming collection The First…

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Book excerpts

Pavel Buys an Ejector Seat: Read an exclusive English excerpt from Richard de Nooy’s new book, Van kleine helden

August 7, 2017January 5, 2018Richard de NooyLeave a Comment on Pavel Buys an Ejector Seat: Read an exclusive English excerpt from Richard de Nooy’s new book, Van kleine helden

Richard de Nooy’s new book, Van kleine helden, was launched in the Netherlands earlier this month. He’s currently working on…

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Fiction

New short fiction: ‘Love Back’ by Julie Nxadi

July 3, 2017March 27, 2020Julie Nxadi2 Comments on New short fiction: ‘Love Back’ by Julie Nxadi

The JRB presents new short fiction by Julie Nxadi. Love Back Kwathi kaloku ngantsomi, there were clouds too lazy to…

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Africa

New short fiction from Queer Africa 2: ‘Nine Pieces of Desire’ by Idza L

June 5, 2017November 14, 2022The JRB2 Comments on New short fiction from Queer Africa 2: ‘Nine Pieces of Desire’ by Idza L

Exclusive to The JRB, new short fiction by Kenyan writer Idza L excerpted from Queer Africa 2, courtesy of MaThoko’s Books,…

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Africa

New short fiction from Short Story Day Africa: ‘Things We Found North of the Sunset’ by Aba Asibon

May 1, 2017January 5, 2018The JRB2 Comments on New short fiction from Short Story Day Africa: ‘Things We Found North of the Sunset’ by Aba Asibon

Exclusive to The JRB, new short fiction from Aba Asibon, courtesy of Short Story Day Africa. Short Story Day Africa’s…

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