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Her bestselling debut collection of poems Collective Amnesia has taken the South African literary scene by storm.... Read More

Kopano Ratele

Kopano Ratele is a professor at the University of South Africa (Unisa) and researcher at the South African Medical Research Council-Unisa’s Violence, Injury and Peace Research Unit.... Read More

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An award-winning writer, presenter, actress and activist, Lebo Mashile is a South African household name who is most recognizable for her lyrical and gutsy poetry which has captivated audiences... Read More

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Lerato Mogoatlhe is a journalist and editor who has been writing about Africa for more than 10 years.... Read More

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Mona Eltahawy is an award-winning columnist and international public speaker on Arab and Muslim issues and global feminism. ... Read More

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Pumla Dineo Gqola

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Charmza Mrwebi

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie grew up in Nigeria. Her work has been translated into over thirty languages and has appeared in various publications... Read More

Chwayita Ngamlana

Chwayita Ngamlana is an artsy Grahamstownian who has a Master’s degree in Creative Writing (with distinction) and a deliciously controversial novel... Read More

Cindy Mkaza

Cindy Mkaza-Siboto obtained a BA Degree in Theatre and Performance from the University of Cape Town in 2006. She specialises in the areas of physical theatre... Read More

Diana Ferrus

Diana Ferrus is a writer, poet, storyteller. She was born in Worcester in 1953 and completed a postgraduate qualification in Women's and Gender Studies.... Read More

Dudu Busani-Dube

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Efe Paul Azino

Efe Paul Azino is one of Nigeria’s best-known performance artists and poets. In 2015, he co-founded West Africa's first international poetry festival, the Lagos International Poetry Festival... Read More

Esinako Ndabeni

Esinako Ndabeni is a final year student at the University of Cape Town. She is doing her Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in International Relations and Anthropology... Read More

Fred Khumalo

Fred Khumalo is the author of three novels: Dancing the Death Drill, inspired by the tragic sinking of the SS Mendi; Bitches’ Brew... Read More

Gail Smith

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Gcina Mhlophe

Gcina Mhlophe is a well-known South African freedom fighter, activist, actor, storyteller, poet, playwright, director and author. Storytelling is a deeply traditional activity in Africa... Read More

Haji Mohamed Dawjee

Haji Mohamed Dawjee completed a postgraduate degree in journalism at Stellenbosch University and established herself as a digital media specialist.... Read More

Helon Habila

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