South African Literary Journal

Essays

Write in the Vines

Write in the Vines

Barbara Nussbaum, published author, coach and mentor to writers, is hosting a writing retreat in Franschhoek, from May 11 – 13 this year. With the generous support of a variety of sponsors, and a panel of judges, she has created a competition to give an opportunity for two younger non-fiction writers to win a  place [...]


The Beautiful Mind of Lewis Nkosi

The Beautiful Mind of Lewis Nkosi

His perceptive critical essays and novels divided opinion, but there’s no denying that
Nkosi was a genius, a colossal man of letters who cared about conditions in South Africa


The Power of Words

The long and winding road to becoming a writer, teacher and co-ordinator of a popular book club by Amanda Patterson


A Memorable Experience

A Memorable Experience

The World Cup offers soccer a great chance to spread to all South Africans – by Dr Ali Bacher


Sport Versus Art

There’s a brand of chauvinism that links ability in sport with virility – by Chris Thurman