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The show must go on…Part 2 of the 11th African Women Writers Symposium (AWWS)
Yes, the show will go on this Sunday and you are welcome to join us. Part 2 of the 11th African Women Writers Symposium (AWWS) takes place on Sunday 16th November at the Soweto Theatre. The Symposium is funded by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and is held in partnership with the Soweto […]
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The African Women Writers Symposium celebrates its 10th!
The 10th African Women Writers’ Symposium (AWWS) continues on the 26 October in Newtown (Johannesburg) at the Market Square. The last weekend saw the launch of a very successful African Women Writers Symposium at the packed to capacity, Soweto Theatre. Prof Carolyn Cooper from Jamaica delivered the in Memoriam lecture for Nadine Gordimer entitled ‘All […]
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Cultural Evening of Poetry and Music seeks to connect with the Palestinian people and its artists in an act of solidarity
The African Women Writers Network in partnership with the Palestine Festival SA (Palfest SA) will host a cultural evening to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. This solidarity event takes place amidst a war that has resulted in Gaza becoming “a graveyard for thousands of children,” as the United […]
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The 9th edition of the African Women Writers Symposium launches its own Award!
The 9th African Women Writers’ Symposium takes place from 8 to 20 of October 2023, featuring keynote addresses, panels, workshops and more on all things literature. The Symposium will kick off on Sunday 8 October at the Soweto Theatre and will result in the launch of the first ever African Women Writers Literary Award. The […]
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Rhythm and Blues Virtual Concert and Workshop Programme - Celebrating Africa Month - Recorded live at the The Lesedi, Joburg Theatre
Rhythm and Blues Virtual Concert and Workshop Programme Celebrating Africa Month   Recorded live at the The Lesedi, Joburg Theatre Supported by The National Arts Council (NAC)   Streaming Times! Thursday 27 May, 19h-20h: Workshop Programme on Songwriting Friday 28 May, 19h-20’30h: Rhythm and Blues Virtual Concert   Streaming Platforms: FREE Website: https://afroarts.co.za Facebook: @AfricanWomenWritersNetwork […]
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