by ebrahim | May 28, 2019 | Books
[intro]Malume’s Painting is a reminder to South Africans, of how the youth of 1976 played a pivotal role in the country’s liberation struggle which led to the ultimate collapse of apartheid. This is a significant book about South African history deserving to be told...
by ebrahim | May 28, 2019 | Books
[intro]There’s an African proverb which says, the greatest wars are fought with words. What then do we do as young Africans? Do we write more? Do we read more? Do we resort to violence or civil disobedience? Two young Africans are making their mark with books. This...
by ebrahim | May 28, 2019 | Books
[intro]Celebrating Africa day and African history is necessary to consciously remind Africans of the wealth and sophistication embedded in our past.[/intro] “The value of history is that it teaches us lessons embedded in our past and exposes us to patterns of...
by ebrahim | Apr 23, 2019 | Books
[intro]As many as 15 libraries in the Eastern Cape have closed over the past year. Considering South Africa’s unequal access to data, internet services and poor access to existing public facilities – a renewed, innovative approach to the design of current and new...
by ebrahim | Apr 23, 2019 | Books
[intro]Duiker’s books received acclaim for boldly tackling homosexuality, drug use, and sex work, and exploring subjugation, dispossession, and trauma.[/intro] Kabelo “Sello” Duiker, novelist, screenwriter, and one of South Africa’s most exciting creative voices, had...
by ebrahim | Mar 27, 2019 | Books
[intro]With his latest book, The List, journalist and author, Barry Gilder has taken the first step towards possibly becoming South Africa’s John Le Carre. Britain’s Le Carre is known for his fascinating stories of espionage and counter espionage against the backdrop...
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