This is an edited extract of Henning Melber’s The Long Shadow of German Colonialism.
From banned books to political activism, Marcus de Jong’s life was a testament to the power of ideas and the human spirit
Mia Arderne’s Mermaid Fillet was a lifetime in the making. The author’s vulnerability gives the book superpowers
Drawing from other mediums as well as literature, author Mia Arderne lets us in on her influences before and after writing ‘Mermaid Fillet’
Renowned South African author André Brink pursued love as voraciously as he wrote
Andre Brink made SA’s drama of oppression far more readable than either of South Africa’s Nobel laureates ever did or could, writes Leon de Kock.
In a romantic novel about emancipation, the late André Brink failed to get to the heart of his main character’s pain.
Tributes continue to pour in as South Africa mourns the death of celebrated author André Brink.
Besides being a beloved teacher for nearly six decades, Brink was something of a literary powerhouse, writes Shaun de Waal about André Brink.
As South Africa mourns the death of one of its most celebrated authors, we take a look at seven of his outstanding literary achievements.
Almost 20 years into a non-racial society, persecution of intellectuals who are pro-black is a dominating force in society, writes Sandile Memela.
Celebrated South African author Andre Brink says his 21st novel – a story about slavery in the Cape – was the most difficult of his career to write.
Writer Andre Brink believes the ANC’s proposed media appeals tribunal and the Protection of Information Bill showed "apocalyptic arrogance".
Jeopardising the freedom of writers will endanger the freedom of every reader in South Africa, renowned authors said on Friday.
André Brink talks about his writing, having his worked banned by the apartheid regime, and his disappointment with politicians.
Dozens of prominent South Africans have signed a statement condemning a racist video that surfaced at the University of the Free State (UFS) last month. The list of 81…
