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Madondo, Omotoso, Mohlele make University of Johannesburg Prize 2016 shortlist

James Murua June 6, 2017 1 Comment Bongani Madondo Jolyn Philips Loud and Yellow Laughter Pleasure Sigh the Beloved Country Sindiswa Busuku-Mathese Sylvia Vollenhoven The Keeper of the Kumm The Yearning by Mohale Mashigo Tjieng Tjang Tjerries and Other Stories University of Johannesburg Prize University of Johannesburg Prize 2016

The University of Johannesburg Prize 2016 for South African Writing in English has announced their shortlist for the year. The list includes names like Bongani…

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Buchi Emecheta

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Tributes flood in for legendary Nigerian author Buchi Emecheta

James Murua January 26, 2017 No Comments Bongani Madondo Buchi Emecheta Chika Unigwe Julie Iromuanya Nii Ayikwei Parkes Nike Campbell-Fatoki Okey Ndibe Ranka Primorac

Buchi Emecheta the author of numerous novels passed away in London, UK on January 25th 2017. Tributes from all over the African literary community have…

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Festivals South Africa

Abantu Book Festival 2016 announces confirmed guests

James Murua October 19, 2016 No Comments Abantu Book Festival Abantu Book Festival 2016 Angela Makholwa Bheki Peterson Bongani Madondo Bontle Senne Chika Unigwe Dikeledi Deekay Sibanda Don Mattera Duduzile Zamantungwa Mabaso Elinor Sisulu Eusebius McKaiser Florence Masebe Fred Khumalo Gcina Mhlope HJ Golakai James Murua Khadija Patel Khaya Dlanga Khosi Xaba Koleka Putuma Lebo Mashile Lesego Rampolokeng Lidudumalingani Mqombothi Malaika wa Azania Mongane Wally Serote Natalia Molebatsi Ndumiso Ngcobo Niq Mhlongo Noviolet Bulawayo Nozizwe Jele Panashe Chigumadzi Percy Mabandu Phillippa Yaa de Villiers Pumla Dineo Gqola Redi Tlhabi Rehana Rossouw Sabata-mpho Mokae Sihle Khumalo Siphiwe Mpye Siphiwo Mahala Thabiso Mahlape Thandiswa Mazwai Thando Mgqolozana Thato Magano Unathi Kondile Unathi Magubeni Vangi Gantsho Xolisa Guzula Yewande Omotoso Zukiswa Wanner

The Abantu Festival 2016 set for 06 – 10 December in Soweto, South Africa have announced some of their guests and the lineup is epic.…

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