Toyin Falola Prize 2021 longlist announced.
The longlist for the Toyin Falola Prize 2021 was announced on September 20, 2021. The Toyin Fálọlá Prize is an […]
University of Johannesburg Prize for Creative Writing 2021 winners announced.
EDM Sibiya, Mbusiseni Bhenya, Kobate John Sekele are the winners for the University of Johannesburg Prize for Creative Writing 2021 […]
Afritondo Short Story Prize 2022 judges, theme announced.
Pemi Aguda, Masande Ntshanga, and Natasha Omokhodion-Banda were revealed to be the judges for the Afritondo Short Story Prize 2022 […]
Nadifa Mohamed on Booker Prize 2021 shortlist.
Nadifa Mohamed and Damon Galgut are on the shortlist for the Booker Prize 2021 announced on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. […]
Puku Children’s Literature Foundation Wins UNESCO Award 2021
Puku Children’s Literature Foundation was awarded the 2021 UNESCO King Sejong International Literacy Prize for its work on “Using digital […]
South African Book Development Council to be closed.
The South African Book Development Council is set to end its operations based on a statement sent out on August […]
Book Digest: Four anthologies to check out from across Africa.
We wrap up book news for our readers in our regular Book Digest feature with anthologies from writers from across […]
Essay: Diary of a Hangman by Siphiwo Mahala
Writer and Imbiza Journal founder/editor Siphiwo Mahala has put out an essay on the ongoing turmoil brought about by the […]
Thando Mgqolozana makes statement on abuse allegations.
South African Writer and Abantu Book Festival writer Thando Mgqolozana has come out with a statement regarding abuse allegations leveled […]
Sisonke Msimang wins at Western Australia Premier Book Awards.
Sisonke Msimang was announced a winner at the Western Australia Premier Book Awards at a ceremony in Perth, Australia on […]
PEN South Africa addresses Thando Mgqolozana abuse claims
PEN South Africa put out a press release addressing abuse claims against writer and Abantu Book Festival founder Thando Mgqolozana […]
Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni’s “The Ultimate Book Show” debuts in Edinburgh.
“The Ultimate Book Show” was presented by Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni at the Edinburgh Book Festival on August 20, 2021. “The Ultimate […]
Nozizwe Cynthia Jele’s “The Ones With Purpose” for One Read in August 2021
Nozizwe Cynthia Jele’s sophomore novel The Ones With Purpose was announced as the One Read Africa offering for August 2021 […]
Angela Makholwa’s “Critical But Stable” for One Read in July 2021.
Angela Makholwa’s novel Critical But Stable was announced as the One Read offering for July 2021 on July 8, 2021. […]
James Currey Prize for Literature shortlist announced.
There are five writers on the shortlist for the James Currey Prize for Literature announced today, July 1, 2021. The […]