This year’s Sala coincided with the 12th Africa Century International African Writers Conference, which celebrates the 33rd International African Writers’ Day and 30 years of South Africa’s democracy.
It can be argued that most South Africans don’t read, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t authors or avid consumers of literature as displayed at the 19th South African Literary Awards on Thursday.which revealed that more than 40% of households surveyed have no books at home.
Earthshot Prize Awards: No shortage of chemistry and camaraderie between hosts Bonang and Billy Porter The Sala was founded by Morakabe Raks Seakhoa who spoke with gladness about the awards’ continued tradition of honouring the best of South Africa’s literary talent as well as promoting writing in indigenous languages.
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture’s Acting Deputy Director General for Arts, Culture, Promotion and Development, Tinyiko Khosa reaffirmed her department’s commitment to supporting the conference and the literary arts.
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