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A snapshot of the South African Book Fair 2017

James Murua September 13, 2017 No Comments Angela Makholwa Athambile Masola Elinor Sisulu Gugulethu Mhlungu Hitman CEO Hugh Masekela Koleka Putuma Lebo Mashile Lidudumalingani Mqombothi Lorraine Sithole Phillippa Yaa de Villiers Loyiso Mkize Mbali Vilakazi Mukoma Wa Ngugi Natalia Molebatsi Niq Mhlongo Nthikeng Mohlele Sindiwe Magona South African Book Fair South African Book Fair 2017 Unathi Magubeni Yewande Omotoso

The South African Book Fair 2017 was hosted in Johannesburg from September 8-10. The festival theme was #OURSTORIES. It was a lit few days as…

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The Time of the Writer 2017 opening ceremony

James Murua April 14, 2017 1 Comment EKM Dido Fred Khumalo Gcina Mhlophe Khethani Njoko Lidudumalingani Mqombothi Nkosinathi Sithole Nomsa Mdlalose Ralph Mathekga Sabata-mpho Mokae Sibongile Fisher Time of the Writer Time of the Writer 2017 Unathi Magubeni Zakes Mda

The 20th Time of the Writer International Festival took place in Durban, South Africa from 13 – 18 March 2017. The Festival theme was “The…

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Video from Time of the Writer 2017 #TOTW2017

James Murua April 12, 2017 No Comments EKM Dido Fred Khumalo Gcina Mhlophe Khethani Njoko Lidudumalingani Mqombothi Nkosinathi Sithole Nomsa Mdlalose Ralph Mathekga Sabata-mpho Mokae Sibongile Fisher Time of the Writer Time of the Writer 2017 Unathi Magubeni Zakes Mda

The 20th Time of the Writer International Festival set took place in Durban, South Africa from 13 – 18 March 2017. The Festival theme was…

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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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