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J. M. Coetzee

J.M. Coetzee’s provocative first book turns 50 this year – and his most controversial turns 25

Maverick Life

J.M. Coetzee’s provocative first book turns 50 this year – and his most controversial turns 25

By Andrew van der Vlies

In J.M. Coetzee’s latest story collection, questions of the soul become urgent as the body becomes frail

Maverick Life

In J.M. Coetzee’s latest story collection, questions of the soul become urgent as the body becomes frail

By Sue Kossew

AmaBookaBooka goes book in time with Imraan Coovadia

South Africa

AmaBookaBooka goes book in time with Imraan Coovadia

By Jonathan Ancer

While you were sleeping: 1 July 2016

South Africa

While you were sleeping: 1 July 2016

By John Stupart

J.M. Coetzee’s The childhood of Jesus: Master still has it

Maverick Life

J.M. Coetzee’s The childhood of Jesus: Master still has it

By Richard Poplak

Disgrace: JM Coetzee humiliates himself in Johannesburg. Or does he?

Maverick Life

Disgrace: JM Coetzee humiliates himself in Johannesburg. Or does he?

By Richard Poplak

Review: JM Coetzee: A Life in Writing

Maverick Life

Review: JM Coetzee: A Life in Writing

By Rebecca Davis

SA's crime writers strut their stuff at BookEx

Media

SA's crime writers strut their stuff at BookEx

By Theresa Mallinson

Why the Booker isn't golf

Media

Why the Booker isn't golf

By Kevin Bloom

Alice Walker: The respectfully humiliating non-interview

Media

Alice Walker: The respectfully humiliating non-interview

By Kevin Bloom

SA's Nobel literature laureates speak to Europe

Politics

SA's Nobel literature laureates speak to Europe

By Andy Rice

JM Coetzee at 70: fond regards to a champion South African

Media

JM Coetzee at 70: fond regards to a champion South African

By Branko Brkic