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Pagecast conversations at the KBF 2025: "Stories of Identity, Justice, and Change"

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In this episode of Pagecast at the Kingsmead Book Fair, Sibongile Machika sits down with two dynamic South African authors, Siya Khumalo and Khaya Dlanga, as they explore how storytelling challenges norms, sparks dialogue, and drives social change in today’s South Africa.

Khaya Dlanga, author of Life Is Like That Sometimes, reflects on personal resilience, blending humour with profound social commentary rooted in his Eastern Cape upbringing.

Siya Khumalo, author of The Queer Book of Revelation, discusses navigating the intersections of religion, sexuality, and activism through bold science fiction that challenges perceptions and inspires acceptance.

Discover how these voices use their craft to confront complex issues of identity, justice, and transformation.

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1 Jun 2025 English South Africa Books · Society & Culture

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