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Creative writing

Narrative resistance — writing authentic stories of resilience and identity in diverse communities

Maverick Life

Narrative resistance — writing authentic stories of resilience and identity in diverse communities

By Chase Rhys

Between a loaf of bread and a book

South Africa

Between a loaf of bread and a book

By Jolyn Phillips

Fuelling the rocket of imagination to explore new worlds together

South Africa

Fuelling the rocket of imagination to explore new worlds together

By Trevor Noah

Kyle Allan’s 'Remote Harbour' is a poetic voyage through love, memory, and vivid imagery

South Africa

Kyle Allan’s 'Remote Harbour' is a poetic voyage through love, memory, and vivid imagery

By Mick Raubenheimer

The Rhinoceros and the Rain — the animal that does not sweat

Maverick Life

The Rhinoceros and the Rain — the animal that does not sweat

By Eben Venter

Poetry keeps us safe from barbaric non-thinking

Africa

Poetry keeps us safe from barbaric non-thinking

By Antjie Krog

Writing can improve mental health – here’s how

Magazine

Writing can improve mental health – here’s how

By Christina Thatcher