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South African writers

Anthony Akerman’s memoir: ‘Lucky Bastard’

BOOK EXCERPT

Anthony Akerman’s memoir: ‘Lucky Bastard’

By Anthony Akerman

Antjie Krog and the role of the poet in South Africa’s public life

THE CONVERSATION

Antjie Krog and the role of the poet in South Africa’s public life

By Anthea Garman

Lindiwe Mabuza: feminist icon who used art to fight for democracy in South Africa

THE CONVERSATION

Lindiwe Mabuza: feminist icon who used art to fight for democracy in South Africa

By Mary Hames