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South African writer, theatre-maker and scholar Nadia Davids
AFRICAN WRITERS

South African author Nadia Davids wins prestigious award

Davids scoops Caine Prize for African Writing ahead of 320 entries for her work Bridling

  • Charles Leonard
1 min read
CAINE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN WRITING

The South African short story is becoming public imagination’s new fascination

Although it still faces obstacles, readers, writers and publishers alike are enjoying the concise writing style

  • Kwanele Sosibo
3 min read
CAINE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN WRITING

Namwali Serpell protests against the Caine Prize structure

Namwali Serpell, the winner of this year’s Caine Prize for African writing, is subverting literary competitiveness by sharing the cash with her peers.

  • Kwanele Sosibo
7 min read
In 1956
CAINE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN WRITING

Caine Prize gets The Sack

But 16 years on the leading prize for African writing is still based in London. Is it time for change?

  • Nick Mulgrew
6 min read
Efemia Chela: ‘I would like to see fewer books that use apartheid as a crutch to prop up bad writing.’
CAINE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN WRITING

Words exchanged on short-story writing

Prizewinning short-story writer Nick Mulgrew questions fellow success story Efemia Chela about her work and the future of local writing.

  • Nick Mulgrew
9 min read
Tope Folarin.
CAINE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN WRITING

Tope Folarin wins Caine Prize

Writer Tope Folarin has won the 2013 Caine Prize, described as Africa’s leading literary award, for his short story entitled "Miracle".

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Rotimi Babatunde.
CAINE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN WRITING

Nigerian writer wins Caine Prize for African Fiction

Nigeria’s Rotimi Babatunde has won the prestigious Caine Prize for African Writing for 2012.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Author’s Notes: NoViolet Bulawayo
CAINE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN WRITING

Author’s Notes: NoViolet Bulawayo

Zimbabwe’s NoViolet Bulawayo, who won the 2011 Caine Prize for African Writing, talks about readers, writers and writing.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
CAINE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN WRITING

Zim writer scoops Caine prize

Zimbabwe’s NoViolet Bulawayo has won the 2011 Caine Prize for African Writing, described as Africa’s leading literary award.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
CAINE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN WRITING

‘African Booker’ shortlist announced

Five finalists for the 2011 Caine Prize for African Writing, which recognises achievments in the short story genre, have been announced.

  • Lisa Van Wyk
2 min read
BOOK

Unlike lightning Poison has struck twice

Henrietta Rose-Innes, winner of the 2008 Caine Prize for African Writing for her short story Poison, talks about bringing home the ‘African Booker’.

  • Staff Reporter
9 min read