The life and work of seminal South African writer, intellectual and politician Sol Plaatje seems more relevant than ever. We look into some of the latest scholarly inquiry.
- Associate professor, University of the Witwatersrand
Most other African countries have a less fractious or problematic relationship to Shakespeare than South Africa does.
Although the Olympics have come to an end, fans will continue to be gripped by the infinite micro-narratives that sports fixtures provide. But are these narratives comparable to literary creativity?
Is there a place for Shakespeare in African schools, or is his time long past?
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