We recently went on a research trip down the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, for a writers trail we are helping KZN Literary Tourism produce. Writers associated with the region include Ellen Kuzwayo, Es’kia Mpahlele, Roy Campbell, Laurens van der Post and Michael Green. We ended up at this beautiful church, set amongst the sugar cane fields, …
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Literary videos online
As part of the relaunch of the KZN Literary Tourism website, we digitised a number of literary documentaries that had been produced by the project. These are available through the website (under the Podcast tab) and also on the video-sharing website Video, where we have set up a dedicated KZN Literary Tourism channel at https://vimeo.com/channels/kznliterarytourism. …
Midlands Writers Trail back from the printers
The Midlands Writers Trail – produced with KZN Literary Tourism for the National Arts Council – is back from the printers and ready for distribution. Writers featured include Imraan Coovadia, Wilbur Smith, Fred Khumalo, Jenny Hobbs and John van der Ruit while stops include Michaelhouse, Hilton College, Caversham Mill and Press, the Howick Falls and …
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City of hidden charms
The Mail & Guardian’s city guide for Durban includes mention of the Grey Street literary trail, developed with KZN Literary Tourism. Grey Street literary tour If you happen to be in Durban on the last Thursday of the month, check out the Grey Street literary tour for a more authentic experience of the area. Trace …