Poetry Africa Festival 2023 set to be held in three cities - Durban, Johannesburg, and Bloemfontein

The 27th edition of the Poetry Africa Festival is slated for October across three cities: Durban, Johannesburg, and Bloemfontein. The festival’s itinerary commences in Johannesburg on Thursday, October 5th. Progressing to Durban from October 9th to 14th, and culminating in Bloemfontein...

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The International Black Writers Festival 2023 kicks off September 27

The International Black Writers Festival 2023, organised by the Moorland-Spingarn Research Centre and Howard University, runs from September 27 – 29, 2023.The Moorland-Spingarn Research Centre, founded in 1914, holds one of the largest global databases for different documents, artifacts,...

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Every life needs a touch of #poetry and #literature. Afro Poetry Times August 2023 edition serves that with special feature on Michelle Obama's life as an author

Every life needs a touch of poetry and literature. If you’re lacking inspiration or going through a tough time, it can be useful to read the words of inspirational folk past and present. Most often found on Instagram. Here’s some quotes I’ve found personally useful over the...

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Durban International Book Fair is about books and beyond

The Durban International Book Fair is on until Sunday at the Globe Casino. Entry is free and there is no charge to attend the event. The book fair features a diverse range of writers and literary genres – from fiction to non-fiction, academic writing to poetry. The event also includes...

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Cape Town's Open Book Festival announces 2023 guest list

The guests for this year’s Open Book Festival 2023 to happen in Cape Town, South Africa from September 8 – 10, 2023 are now known.The Open Book Festival is a literary festival held annually in Cape Town, South Africa since 2011. It was initiated by Mervyn Sloman of The Book Lounge (a Cape...

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The Artjna Hub Presents Poetry & Hubbly Sessions at the University of Johannesburg

The Artjna Hub Presents Poetry & Hubbly Sessions at the University of Johannesburg on 4 August 2023.Friday Aug 04 2023 at 1pm to 5pmSee poster for details.&nb...

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Young poet on a mission to nurture talent

It was a carnival mood when local poet Keith Ndlovu through his events company, Kelna Promotions, curated the second edition of Kelna Climate Change Poetry Competitions at SOS Hermann Gmeiner Primary School on Friday to honour and nurture young poetic talent.With the focal point being on...

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