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PAULET HUIS – OASE VIR SKRYWERS
Op vanjaar se program spog ons weer met vele skrywers wat by die Jakes Gerwel Stigting se Paulet Huis in KwaNojoli, Oos-Kaap, aan hul boeke gewerk het. Hieronder tel Shana Fife, Nadia Cassim, Lebo Mazibuko, Allen Grootboom, Herschelle Benjamin, Bibi Slippers, Naidene Lottering, Sindi Busuku en Reggie Peace.
Besoek www.jgf.org.za om meer uit te vind oor die geleenthede wat die Jakes Gerwel Stigting vir skrywers bied.
PAULET HOUSE – AN OASIS FOR WRITERS
This year’s programme once again features many writers who developed their books at the Jakes Gerwel Foundation’s Paulet House in KwaNojoli, Eastern Cape. These include Shana Fife, Nadia Cassim, Lebo Mazibuko, Allen Grootboom, Herschelle Benjamin, Bibi Slippers, Naidene Lottering, Sindi Busuku and Reggie Peace.
Visit www.jgf.org.za to find out more about the Jakes Gerwel Foundation’s opportunities for writers.
Koningmakers & kroondraers
In samewerking met | In collaboration with Jonathan Ball, Jacana Media & Netwerk24
MET | WITH Anthony Butler, Tara Roos, Qaanitah Hunter & Gert van der Westhuizen
Wie gaan Cyril Ramaphosa opvolg? Is Paul Mashitile die nuwe kroondraer, of haal sy sondes hom in? Wie is die koningmakers wat agter die skerms aan die konkel is, en wie is die gunstelinge binne die verskillende ANC-faksies?
Who will succeed Cyril Ramaphosa? Is Paul Mashatile the new bearer of the crown, or will his past sins catch up with him? Who are the kingmakers behind the scenes, and who are the favourites within the different ANC factions?
30 April 09:30
Afr, Eng
60 min
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Op die spoor van die spoorloses
In samewerking met | In collaboration with Jonathan Ball & Tafelberg
MET | WITH Nicole Engelbrecht, Julian Jansen, Jonathan Morris, Michael Behr & Jody Hendricks
Nicole Engelbrecht se jongste boek, Bare Bones: Cold Cases from True Crime South Africa, ook in Afrikaans beskikbaar as Klipkoud, handel oor onopgeloste moorde. Julian Jansen se Op die spoor van die stasiemoordenaar handel weer oor dié destydse raaiselagtige moorde. Michael Behr skryf in Confessor Cop oor die deurwinterde speurder, Jonathan Morris, se jarelange snuffelspore wat hom telkens tot die moordenaars lei. Waar vind hulle die inligting en leidrade, en hoe loop jy terug op die spore as die moordenaar spoorloos verdwyn het?
Nicole Engelbrecht’s latest book, Bare Bones: Cold Cases from True Crime South Africa, also available in Afrikaans as Klipkoud, deals with unsolved murders. Julian Jansen’s Op die spoor van die stasiemoordenaar looks at the notorious killings that shocked Cape Town some years ago. Michael Behr writes in Confessor Cop about the seasoned detective, Jonathan Morris, and his long journey of tracking murderers. Where do they find their information, and how do you retrace the trail when the murderer has vanished without a trace?
30 April 11:00
Afr, Eng
60 min
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Seuns weet
In samewerking met | In collaboration with Protea Boekhuis
MET | WITH Frederick Botha & Herschelle Benjamin
Frederick Botha se debuutkortverhaalbundel is onverskrokke, maar terselfdertyd weerloos en broos. Hierin probeer ’n jong wit gay Afrikaanse man naam gee aan sy ervaring van seksualiteit, geloof, gesinslewe, selfaanvaarding, vriendskap, skrywerskap en die maatskaplike werklikheid. Seuns weet bied ’n vars blik op die hedendaagse samelewing.
Frederick Botha’s debut short story collection is fearless, yet at the same time vulnerable and tender. In it, a young white gay Afrikaans man attempts to name and make sense of his experiences of sexuality, faith, family life, self-acceptance, friendship, authorship and social reality. Seuns weet offers a fresh perspective on contemporary society.
30 April 12:30
Afr, Eng
60 min
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Witty Women Writers’ Resilience
In samewerking met | In collaboration with Kwela
MET | WITH Nadia Cassim, Lebo Mazibuko, Qaanitah Hunter & Angela Briggs
Vasbyt vir liefde wat jou soveel pyn besorg. Met waardigheid opstaan, terwyl trauma jou telkens laat struikel. ’n Groep vroueskrywers gesels oor hoe hulle moeilike temas aanpak in verhale wat so meesleurend, vars en hoopvol is.
Holding out for love when you are dished with pain. Rising proud when trauma pulls you down. How do these writers turn difficult themes into stories that are so compelling, fresh and hopeful?
30 April 14:00
Eng
60 min
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Swart Ekonomiese Bemagtiging – wie baat werklik?
In samewerking met | In collaboration with Jacana Media & Netwerk24
MET | WITH Thando Vilakazi, Connie Mulder, Phakamisa Ndzamela & Gert van der Westhuizen
Swart Ekonomiese Bemagtiging (SEB) bly een van Suid-Afrika se mees omstrede beleide. Sommige ontleders sê dat dit geleenthede vir swart eienaarskap en verteenwoordiging geskep het, terwyl ander sê dit bevoordeel ’n klein elite en faal Suid-Afrikaners wat steeds in armoede leef. Is jy rassisties as jy die einde van SEB bepleit, of skerm jy vir die swart elites as jy dit voorstaan? Wat is die pad vorentoe?
Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) remains one of South Africa’s most controversial policies. Some analysts say it has created opportunities for black ownership and representation, while others argue that it benefits a small elite and fails South Africans who still live in poverty. Are you racist if you call for the end of BEE, or are you protecting black elites if you support it? What is the way forward?
1 Mei/May 09:30
Afr, Eng
60 min
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Die vuur huil
In samewerking met | In collaboration with Tafelberg
MET | WITH Allen Grootboom & Suzette Myburgh
In die vroeë 1970’s onderneem die 21-jarige Jakob Koetaan ’n lewensveranderende reis van die Baai na Kaapstad. Wanneer ’n toevallige ontmoeting by die OK Bazaars hom saam met PAC-aktiviste in die tronk laat beland, raak Jakob bevriend met Sipho, ’n charismatiese leier wat sy oë oopmaak vir die stryd om vryheid. Allen Grootboom gesels met Suzette Myburgh, wat ten nouste betrokke was met die ontwikkeling van die kragtige debuutpublikasie Die vuur huil.
In the early 1970s, 21-year-old Jakob Koetaan embarks on a life-changing journey from PE to Cape Town. When a chance encounter at OK Bazaars lands him in prison alongside PAC activists, Jakob befriends Sipho, a charismatic leader who opens his eyes to the struggle for freedom. Allen Grootboom speaks to Suzette Myburgh, who was closely involved in the development of this powerful debut publication Die vuur huil.
1 Mei/May 11:00
Afr
60 min
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ATKV-Boeke-oase
Die lewe as drama
In samewerking met | In collaboration with Protea Boekhuis
MET | WITH Herschelle Benjamin, Christo Davids & Candice Jantjies
Herschelle Benjamin se toneelstuk, Joshlin: Meer as ’n naam, handel oor die tragiese verdwyning van die sesjarige Joshlin Smith. Christo Davids se Laaitie mettie biscuits gaan oor Noah, ’n 16-jarige seun met Down-sindroom en groot drome om eendag ’n polisieman te word om sy mense te beskerm. Dié stuk is opgedra aan Nathaniel Julies, wat in 2020 na bewering deur polisielede in Eldorado Park doodgeskiet is. Hoe omskep mens die werklikheid in drama?
Herschelle Benjamin’s play, Joshlin: Meer as ’n naam, deals with the tragic disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith. Christo Davids’s Laaitie mettie biscuits tells the story of Noah, a 16-year-old boy with Down syndrome and big dreams of one day becoming a policeman to protect his people. The play is dedicated to Nathaniel Julies, who was allegedly shot dead by police officers in Eldorado Park in 2020. How does one turn reality into drama?
1 Mei/May 12:30
Afr
60 min
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Adam en die Nico
In samewerking met | In collaboration with SBA & Artscape
MET | WITH Steward van Wyk & Marlene le Roux
In 2026 vier Artscape (voorheen die Nico Malan-teater) sy 55ste bestaansjaar. Die legendariese dramaturg Adam Small, wie se Kanna hy kô hystoe hier vir die eerste keer opgevoer is, sou vanjaar 90 word. Small se verbintenis met die teater was ambivalent – hy moes selfs ’n permit kry om sy eie drama te sien. In hierdie lesing bied prof. Steward van Wyk ’n oorsig van Small se verhouding met die teater. Hy belig onder meer die opvoergeskiedenis van sy dramas, die onthulling van die SBA se borsbeeld, en bespreek agt ongepubliseerde limerieke waarin Small met sy kenmerkende satire die draak steek met die ‘Nico’.
In 2026, Artscape (formerly the Nico Malan Theatre) celebrates its 55th anniversary. The legendary playwright Adam Small, whose Kanna hy kô hystoe was first staged here, would have turned 90 this year. Small’s relationship with the theatre was ambivalent – he had to get a permit to see his own play. In this lecture, Prof. Steward van Wyk offers an overview of Small’s relationship with the theatre. He highlights, among other things, the performance history of his dramas, the unveiling of the SBA’s bust, and discusses eight unpublished limericks in which Small, with his trademark satire, pokes fun at the ‘Nico’.
1 Mei/May 14:00
Afr
60 min
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ATKV-Boeke-oase
Hardop
Aangebied deur die Jakes Gerwel Stigting & Klyntji
Presented by the Jakes Gerwel Foundation & Klyntji
MET | WITH Jadrick Pedro, Bibi Slippers, Naidene Lottering, Jennifer Pape, Herschelle Benjamin, Thérèse Bartman, Toast Coetzer, Shane van der Hoven, Danie Marais, Helena Hettema, Bernie Madell, Siphokazi Jonas, Sindi Busuku, Magé Troskie & Buckfever Underground
Soos hulle sê: terug op publieke aanvraag! Lees dit, dink dit, praat dit, rap dit. Die een na die ander, woord vir woord, song vir song. Solank jy dit doen saam met ons. Doen dit hardop.
As they say: back by popular demand! Read it, think it, speak it, rap it. One after the other, word for word, song for song. As long as you do it with us. Do it out loud.
1 Mei/May 16:30
Afr, Eng
90 min
Gratis, maar bespreek by info@jgf.org.za | Free, but book at info@jgf.org.za
Netwerk24-Feeskafee | Netwerk24 Festival Café
Munisipale verkiesings: waarvoor maak jy stem dik?
In samewerking met | In collaboration with Netwerk24
MET | WITH Christi van der Westhuizen, Oscar van Heerden & Mia Spies
Suid-Afrikaners kry vanjaar weer die geleentheid om stem dik te maak. Maar waarvoor trek ons ons kruisies? Is dit vir water in die krane en krag in ons huise, of vir die party wat óns ideologies die beste pas? Kenners besin oor die vinnig veranderende politieke landskap en wie as wenners en verloorders uit die kryt sal klim.
South Africans once again get the chance to make their voices heard at the ballot box in 2026. But what are we really voting for? Water from our taps and power in our homes, or the party that best matches our ideological disposition? Experts reflect on the rapidly changing political landscape and who will emerge as winners or losers.
2 Mei/May 09:30
Afr
60 min
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ATKV-Boeke-oase
Fading Footprints: In Search of our First Nation
In samewerking met | In collaboration with Jonathan Ball
MET | WITH Jose Manuel de Prada-Samper, Elias P. Nel, Marlene van Wyk, Katriena Swartz & John Parkington
Jose de Prada-Samper volg in Fading Footprints die spoor van die Bo-Karoo se /xam-jagter-versamelaars. Deur argiewe, veldwerk en gesprekke met afstammelinge en kultuurbewaarders onthul hy sowel die volksmoord op die /xam San as die veerkragtigheid van hul tradisies. Ver van uitgewis, weerklink hul stories steeds in die Noord-Kaap.
Jose de Prada-Samper traces the footsteps of the Upper Karoo’s /xam hunter-gatherers in Fading Footprints. Through archives, fieldwork and conversations with descendants and cultural custodians, he reveals both the genocide of the /xam San and the resilience of their traditions. Far from erased, their stories still echo across the Northern Cape.
2 Mei/May 11:00
Eng
60 min
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Gender-based Violence – How Writing Becomes Witness
In samewerking met | In collaboration with Jacana, Jonathan Ball, Penguin Random House SA & Tracey McDonald Publishers
MET | WITH Joy Watson, Popina Khumanda, Ashraf Kagee, Mzamo Masito & Jonathan Amid
Ten spyte van al die veldtogte teen geslagsgeweld, woed die oorlog teen vroue voort. Wat is fout met ons samelewing, en hoe kan skryfwerk getuie wees, uitdaag en verandering bewerkstellig? Sluit aan by Joy Watson (Because I Love You), Popina Khumanda (The Smallest Ones), Ashraf Kagee (Song of the Slave Girl) en Mzamo Masito (This Country Hates our Boys) wat gesels met Jonathan Amid oor hul boeke wat handel oor gender en geweld.
Despite all the campaigns against gender-based violence, the war on women continues to rage. What is wrong with our society, and how can writing bear witness, challenge us and bring about change? Join Joy Watson (Because I Love You), Popina Khumanda (The Smallest Ones), Ashraf Kagee (Song of the Slave Girl), and Mzamo Masito (This Country Hates Our Boys) as they talk with Jonathan Amid about their books that deal with gender and violence.
2 Mei/May 12:30
Eng
60 min
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ATKV-Boeke-oase
Hoe gaan dit met Afrikaanse radio?
Aangebied deur | Presented by Vriende van Afrikaans
MET | WITH Frazer Barry, Martelize Brink, Lynden Jafta & Crystal Orderson
Is daar nog ’n toekoms vir Afrikaanse radio? Luister mense na Afrikaanse programme? En hoe lyk ons Afrikaanse luisteraarsgetalle? Hoe maak ons seker die mark groei? Kom luister hoe kenners hierdie brandende vrae beantwoord.
Does Afrikaans radio still have a future? Do people listen to Afrikaans programmes? And what do our Afrikaans listener numbers look like? How do we make sure the market grows? Come and hear experts answer these burning questions.
2 Mei/May 14:00
Afr
60 min
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Netwerk24-Feeskafee | Netwerk24 Festival Café
Strokies, satire en die slagting van (on)heilige koeie
In samewerking met | In collaboration with Jonathan Ball & Jacana Media
MET | WITH Carlos Amato, Jonathan Shapiro (Zapiro), Anton Kannemeyer, Conrad Botes & Marianne Thamm
Humor is dikwels die beste wapen. En met alles wat in die wêreld aangaan, is daar ryke stof om ons te laat lag tot ons huil. Hoe weet ’n kunstenaar wat is snaaks? En is daar koeie wat eerder ongeslag in die sloot moet bly?
Humour is often the best weapon. And with everything going on in the world, there’s plenty of material to make us laugh until we cry. How does an artist know what’s funny? And are there cows that are better left unskinned in the ditch?
2 Mei/May 15:30
Eng
60 min
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ATKV-Boeke-oase
Agter tronkmure – straf ons of genees ons?
In samewerking met | In collaboration with Tafelberg
MET | WITH Edwin Cameron, Rebecca Gore, Sohela Surajpal, Pieter Groenewald & Heindrich Wyngaard
Suid-Afrika het die grootste gevangenes-bevolking in Afrika. Die moordsyfer skreeu ten hemele, en dit lyk nie of tronke misdadigers keer nie. Inteendeel. Hoe breek ons hierdie bose kringloop? Sommiges bepleit die herinstelling van die doodstraf. Ander maak hewig kapsie teen lyfstraf vir ligte oortredings. Maar hoe lyk ons tronke regtig? Is ons ingestel om mense te straf deur onmenslike, haglike selle? Wat moet ons doen om waarlik te rehabiliteer?
South Africa has the largest prison population in Africa. The murder rate is sky-high, and it doesn’t seem as if prisons deter criminals. Quite the opposite. How do we break this vicious cycle? Some call for the reinstatement of the death penalty. Others strongly oppose corporal punishment for minor offences. But what are our prisons really like? Are we set on punishing people with inhumane, squalid cells? What must we do to truly rehabilitate?
3 Mei/May 09:30
Afr, Eng
60 min
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101 Remarkable South African Women
In samewerking met | In collaboration with Tafelberg
MET | WITH Lizette Rabe, Christina Landman, Pregs Govender & Makoma Lekalakala
Vanaf die prehistoriese ‘Eve van die Weskus’ en die Blombos-moeders tot moderne ikone, skets Lizette Rabe 101 vroue wie se moed, intellek, kreatiwiteit en leierskap ons nasie gevorm het. Oor die spektrum van politiek, letterkunde, sport, aktivisme en kuns bied hierdie bondige portrette ’n inspirerende oorsig van ons verlede en ons voortdurende stryd vir geslagsgelykheid.
From the prehistoric ‘Eve of the West Coast’ and the Blombos mothers to modern icons, Lizette Rabe profiles 101 women whose courage, intellect, creativity and leadership have shaped our nation. Spanning politics, literature, sport, activism and the arts, these succinct portraits illuminate our history while highlighting the continuing fight for gender equality.
3 Mei/May 11:00
Afr, Eng
60 min
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ATKV-Boeke-oase
Wit manlikheid – is daar alternatiewe stories?
MET | WITH Christi van der Westhuizen, Cobus van Wyngaard, James Goddard & Laurie Gaum
Wit manlikheid word dikwels ervaar as die bombastiese stem wat ’n enkele waarheid soos die evangelie verkondig. Die stem wat besluit wat is reg en wat is weg; wie is in en wie is uit. Wat is die alternatiewe stories van verandering en verruiming?
White masculinity is often experienced as the bombastic voice that proclaims a single truth like gospel. The voice that decides what is right and what is wrong, who is in and who is out. What are the alternative stories of change and expansion?
3 Mei/May 12:30
Afr
60 min
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ATKV-Boeke-oase
Vredemaker
In samewerking met | In collaboration with Lux Verbi
MET | WITH Reggie Peace & Lee-Ann van Rooi
Vredemaker vertel van Reggie Peace se reis van ’n moeilike jeug in ’n kinderhuis tot ’n lewe van hoop en geloof. Met eerlikheid en deernis deel hy die verhaal van sy stryd om erkenning en aanvaarding. Dit is ’n storie van seer en oorwinning, van gebrokenheid en herstel – ’n getuienis dat ware vrede moontlik is.
Vredemaker tells the story of Reggie Peace’s journey from a difficult childhood in a children’s home to a life of hope and faith. With honesty and compassion, he shares his struggle for recognition and acceptance. It is a story of pain and triumph, of brokenness and healing – a testament that true peace is possible.
3 Mei/May 14:00
Afr
60 min
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ATKV-Boeke-oase