How does a story cross from one language into another without losing its heart? Acclaimed authors Fanie Viljoen and Jaco Jacobs explore the art and challenges of translation, the movement of stories across languages, and the ways in which literature finds new audiences.
As part of the discussion, they will also reflect on the work of Janie Oosthuysen and her contribution to the fields of translation and literature. Join them for a fascinating conversation about language, storytelling, creativity, and the vital role translators play in opening literary worlds to new readers.
Die Rebellie van Lafras Verwey is one of the best-known works by the award-winning playwright and writer Chris Barnard. After 56 years, this radio drama remains relevant. It stands as a masterful exploration of loneliness, imagination, and the human need to find meaning within a world that often feels harsh and restrictive. This production is presented both as a listening drama and a live performance, capturing the unique atmosphere of the original radio drama.
The poet Johann Lodewyk Marais was born 70 years ago in Hillbrow, but grew up on the farm Sans Souci in the Harrismith district, where he became fluent in Sotho. As a farm child, he developed a deep love for nature. He began reading avidly in high school, and his first poem was published in Die Vaderland while he was in Grade 11. His first poetry collection, Die somer is ’n dag oud, was published in 1983 and awarded the Ingrid Jonker Prize in 1984. His work has been highly praised and is often described as “sensitive to nature.” He has also written travel books and biographies.
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Stella Blakemore was born 120 years ago near Lindley. She is known as a writer of school stories that, especially in earlier years, gained her loyal readers among boys and girls. Her best-known works are the Maasdorp and Keurboslaan series. For the Keurboslaan series, she used her Afrikaans grandfather’s name – Theunis Krogh. The series has been reprinted numerous times and remains popular to this day. Blakemore published around 50 books and made a remarkable contribution to Afrikaans youth literature.
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