The 9th African Women Writers’ Symposium presented by Afro Arts SA Supported by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC)

The 9th African Women Writers’ Symposium presented by Afro Arts SA Supported by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) Submission Details

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9th African Women Writers Symposium – Detailed Programme:

Date: Sunday 8 October 2023
Time: 2pm onwards
Venue: Soweto Theatre

The announcing of the inaugural African Women Writers Literary Prize of the African Women Writers Symposium with Nomboniso Gasa and Prof Pamela Nichols from Wits Writing Centre in conversation; and a Talk/Discussion by Rhodessa Jones, on Women, Love, Crime and Incarceration: including ‘celebrity’ criminals and societal perception with the participation of Naledi Shange, author of Cop Killer, the story of Rosemary Ndlovu.

Music and poetry by Boskasie, Muneyi, Marleyne B, Dshamilja Roshani and Torsten Rybka.

Date: Friday 13 October 2023
Time: 5pm onwards
Venue: Market Theatre Auditorium / Market Square

Nadine Gordimer In Memoriam Lecture, presented by Professor Barbara Boswell followed by Q&A. Music and poetry will end the evening. The early part of the day from 12 midday will include masterclass workshops on scriptwriting and filmmaking, writing of poetry.

Date: Saturday 14 October 2023
Venue: Market Theatre Auditorium / Market Square

Panel Discussions & Masterclass workshops
Poetry Workshop: Poetry and music of Leonard Cohen presented by writer Arja Salafranca and lyricist and musician Sio [10am-12pm]

Panel Discussion 1: Independent Book Publishing with Flo Wellington, Dr Nkateko Masinga, and Gary Cumminsky; facilitated by Shafinaaz Hassim [12-2pm]

Panel Discussion 2: Writing Beyond the Stage for Poetry with Mandi Vundla, Dr Raphael d’Abdon and Indigene Corefio; facilitated by Vus’umuzi Phakathi [3-4.30pm]

Panel Discussion 3: Social Media and Misogyny with acclaimed Egyptian feminist and writer Mona Eltahawy (live link up with a SA panel), Terry-Ann Adams and Thandwefika Tshabalala [4.30-6.30pm]

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Afro Arts SA, directed by Ms Roshnie Moonsammy, is at the forefront in presenting a wide range of cultural activities from quality music concerts to educational workshops on poetry, music and literature.

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