Time of the Writer, organised by the University of KwaZulu-Natal's Centre for Creative Arts, has hosted some of the biggest names in African and world literature since 1996.
In 2024, it is curated by poet and novelist Tsosheletso Chidi Bongwadi who is also Rhodes University MFA graduate and Andrew Mellon Foundation Scholarship for Writer's recipient.
Just like in previous years, festival goers can expect book readings and launches, poetry readings, panels, a keynote address by Zakes Mda, and loads more.
"We want the festival to be a site for rediscovering the resonance of literature, reflecting on shared narratives and for reviving the essence of storytelling for social justice", says Tshosheletso Chidi Bongwadi, the Curator-In-Residence at the University of KwaZulu-Natal's Centre for Creative Arts.
Some of the featured guests this year are Margaret Busby, Zakes Mda, Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang, Siphiwo Mahala, Shubnum Khan, vangile gantsho, Abongile Khunjulwa Tyopo, Adekeye Adebajo, Alexis, Amanda Ngundle, Amanda Zuma, Andisa Mpisi, Angela Makholwa, Angelo Fick, Barbara Boswell, Bonakele Mhlongo, Bonisiwe Zungu, Bulelwa Mabasa, Carole Boyce-Davies, Charmaine Charmza Mrwebi, Dr Sibonsile Zibane, Dr. Bonakele Mhlongo, Gabi Mkhize, Gregory Maqoma, Gugu Mazibuko, Hleze Kunju, Israel Campos, Jonny Steinberg, Justice Malala, Karabo Kgoleng, Kgaogelo Lekota, Kwandile Hadebe, Lerato Seohatse, Lethu Kwanyana, Lindokuhle Mnguni, Lorraine Sithole, Lungi Mtetwa, Lynsey Chutel, Makaziwe Mandela, Malika Ndlovu, Marlon Khoza, Morabo Morejele, Naledi Shange, Nompumelelo Zondi, Nomthandazo Shandu, Noxolo Mthethwa, Philiswa Lila, Phillippa Yaa de Villiers, Rose Francis, Sabata Mpho Mokae, Sam Mathe, Sandile Memela, Shafinaaz Hassim, and many others.
For more information on the program and more, please visit the official festival website.
