Saturdays with Jenny is about everything under the sun that Afropolitans are interested in. Battles, booze, bhabhalaza or boerewors, the show does it all. The show is all about lifestyle, South African style.
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English South AfricaReligion & SpiritualityAuthored by Jenny Crwys Williams
South African author Niq Mhlongo can count himself among a few authors whose books have sold out in a few months after their release, forcing publishers to reprint more copies. Publishers usually print 5000 copies and Niq’s fans have rummaged through that number and are still hungry for more.
Today we feature South African poet, Makhosazana Xaba who is trained as a nurse whose poetry, fiction and academic work reflect a lifetime actively involved with politics. Xaba began writing poetry in 2000, and has an MA in Writing from Wits University.
One of the books that have made it onto the Exclusive Books’ Top 10 Bestsellers. List is an extraordinary book by author, Jojo Moyes. The Giver of Stars is a inspired by a remarkable true story, the unforgettable journey of five extraordinary women living in extraordinary and perilous times.
The Winners of 2019 Sanlam Youth Literature Awards have been announced and among them was IsiXhosa debut author, Thembisile Kundlwana was one of two winners in the African Languages category.
The Day of reckoning has arrived for Siya Kolisi and his Men. The Springboks face England in the much-anticipated Rugby World Cup final in Japan this Morning, While many South Africans will be Watching the Action on their TV Screens.
The conversation that philanthropist, Melinda Gates had this week with award winning author and broadcaster, Redi Tlhabi, Gates talks about the toll of unpaid labour on the lives of women across the economic divide…
Today we feature poet and writer, Maneo Mohale whose work has appeared in publications such as Jalada, Prufrock, the New York Times, the Mail & Guardian, spectrum.za, to name a few. She has been longlisted twice for the Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Award. After living in Canada for five…
One of the highlights in Johannesburg’s social calendars is the annual RMB WineX and they turn 20 this year. This year’s edition promises to paint the Sandton Convention Centre red from Wednesday 30 October to Friday 1 November with the best of the Cape – and some gems from the…
NGO Play Africa has established one of the first children's museums in South Africa at the iconic Constitution Hill. The museum invites families with children up to 10 years of age to come explore children's rights and exceptional learning experiences that inspire children to create, discover and connect with each…
The fifth Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival takes place on November 9 at the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani. This year, the festival will celebrate the late musician’s 80th birthday in his absence. Celebrated South African musician, Thandiswa Mazwai will headline the festival and she will be joined by Masekela’s band with…
Deon Meyer is a South African crime fiction author and screenwriter. His books are translated into 27 languages world-wide. A former journalist, advertising copywriter. Deon has published thirteen novels and two short story collections.
Today we feature South African writer, Lesego Rampolokeng. Rampolokeng came to prominence in the 1980s, a very turbulent time in South Africa. His poetry often criticises the establishment. His first instalment of poetry was Horns for Hondo in 1991 and this was followed by End Beginnings in 1993. Lesego collaborates…
The South African Literary Awards take place on the 7th of November and many authors are hopeful that they will get the nod. The awards have honoured 133 authors and literary practitioners since their establishment in 2005. Take a listen to this clip that we have put together of some…
Finuala Dowling is a South African poet and writer whose latest offering, Pretend You Don’t Know Me brings together in one volume the best of her funny, poignant and idiosyncratic poetry from four earlier prize-winning collections, with a section devoted to new poems. It introduces this popular South African poet…
19 Oct 2019 3AM
2 min
360 – 380
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