Pagecast at Franschhoek Literary Festival - Emma Swart in conversation with Tara Roos

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Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival Pagecast Studio. Tara Roos's new book Where To From Here? is a book for anyone wanting to understand the future of South African politics and the choices that will define it. Get your copy at Exclusive Books at the Franschhoek Town Hall!

Tara Roos is a political analyst and the parliamentary correspondent for Business Day.

Emma Swart is a Cape Town-based book reviewer, content creator, and co-host of The Reading Chatroom podcast. She is also the founder of The Shared Shelf, a literary community that brings readers together through book clubs, author conversations, and reflective reading spaces. Through her work, she shares a deep love for books and the conversations they make possible.

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Filmed & edited by Curt Ruiters at @Quickclickproductions_
15 May English South Africa Books · Society & Culture

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