The Jozi Book Fair Invites You!
Join us on 16 May 2026 at Khanya College as we launch our 40th Anniversary and 2026 Jozi Book Fair […]
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Art and the Politics of Silence
“Over the past two weeks, the recurring demand that artists, particularly those in mainstream entertainment and sport, remain “apolitical” has once again made headlines. This time, the spotlight fell on renowned Indian author Arundhati Roy, who was scheduled to attend…”
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Khanya Study Groups Sessions Return this week!
“Study groups have long been a staple feature of Khanya College activities, with organisations and activists working closely and consistently with Khanya over the years. Having covered a number of critical readings last year, the sessions are due to resume…”
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Amazwi Aya Philisa ‘Words Heal’ Poetry Session
“Amazwi Aya Philisa, that was the title of the memorable poetry session in Aminos Jaca, Kagiso, west of Johannesburg, in November 2025. Local artists increasingly took matters into their own hands at this gig, coming together to engage and reflect…”
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Jaiva Pantsula Shines at the National Arts Festival
“The National Arts Festival in Grahamstown (Makhanda) recently celebrated its 44th edition, running for 11 days from 26 June to 6 July 2025. This premier cultural event in South Africa showcased a wide range of artistic expressions. Among the standout…”
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Soweto Creatives Takes a Stand for Artist Access to Spaces
“For years, artists in communities like Soweto have struggled to find accessible spaces to practice and showcase their crafts. Existing spaces often cater to those who can afford them, excluding community members who do not fit the mold or cannot…”
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Sakha Kids Hosts Event on Cultural Diversity
“Sakha Kids held an event on 21 September 2024, in the Chiawelo community hall. Although the weather was bad, it did not stop the children coming in numbers to watch and performances. It was a day to remember. The children…”
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The 16th Jozi Book Fair: Literature and Solidarity in Times of Crises
“This year Khanya College will host its 16th Jozi Book Fair (JBF) from 18 to 20 October 2024. This special event, first held in 2009, brings readers, writers, activists, schools, working class communities, and progressives together on one platform to…”
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Experiencing Dreams from Another Continent: An Aboriginal Exhibition
“Art exhibitions are one of the experiences journalists can and should incorporate in the subjects they cover. That is what the Forum of Activist Journalist (FAJ) did as part of their fun activities, on 22 April 2024, when seven of…”
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A Tribute to the Late Activist and Dramatist, Ricky Bopape
“It is hardly two months since the passing of the creative centre coordinator for Rena Le Lona Creative Centre, Ricky Bopape. Cultural worker, Bopape was well-loved and regarded, and was a valuable facilitator at the orphaned and vulnerable centre where he…”
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A People’s Book Fest 2023
Between 24 and 26 March 2023, the fifth Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival took place. It had the theme ‘Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All.’
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The Emergence of Young Black Authors
Growth is inevitable going by the rate of book fair-based events, which are interestingly increasing, and which indicate a positive change in South Africa.
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