10th South African Literary Awards
4th Africa Century International African Writers Conference
Featuring
AfreeLitMarts Live Show
AfreeWritePlayArts Expo
Poetry & Music Jam Session

PROGRAMME

6th to 7thNovember 2015, Tshwane Events Centre

Conference Theme:
Contribution of the African Writer to the Development of the Continent: Inclusion, Equality and Development in African Literature

Inspired by the AU’s 2015 theme: Women’s Empowerment and Development Towards Africa’s Agenda 2063, and 20thAnniversary of the Beijing Conference on Women

DAY 1: FRIDAY 6TH Nov 2015
Gates open at 9H00 (P8 WF Nkomo Street)

ACTIVITY	VENUE & TIME
Conference Registration & Tea
Conference Delegates	9H00 – 9H30 Veepos Foyer
Conference Opening Address
Minister of Arts And Culture: Mr Nathi Mthethwa	9H30 – 10H00 Veepos Foyer
Presentations
Panel 1: Reconstructs and New Constructs of Women Writers in the Development of African Literature and Society Chair: Prof Vuyisile Msila Presenters: Prof Muxe Nkondo Member of the Freedom Park Board, National Arts Council, and Panel of Experts, National Heritage Council. Topic “The Arts in Public Policy and Development Plans: Strategic Management for Fundamental Change in Government” Malusi Ntoyapi Degree in Social Science and Linguistics from the University of the Western Cape Topic “ Women Nurturing Children’s Literacy Journeys through Sharing Stories That Stimulate Their Imaginations”	10H00 – 11h30 VeeposFoyer
Panel 2: Place and Role of Women Literary and Other Artists: Post-Colonial Governance During Africa’s Renaissance in the African Century Chair: Prof Nhlanhla Maake Presenters: Dr MatholeMotshekga “(Ancient African Literature and its role in the shaping of the 21st century) Nondumiso Msimanga Honours in Theatre Studies, Wits University “ De-stressing Race: Documenting The ‘Trauma Of Freedom’ In Post-Apartheid South Africa From The Viewpoint of a Black Female Born During The National State of Emergency (1985–1990)”	11H30 – 13H00Veepos Foyer
LUNCH	13H00 – 14H00VeeposFoyer
Live Broadcast
SAfm – Afternoon Talk With Ashraf Garda	14H00 – 16H00 Veepos Foyer
The Lecture
4th International African Writers Conference Lecture *"African Orature Artists and Writers Birthing* *Humanizing Sankofa-visions of Utu, Ubuntu and Justice for All."* Prof Micere Githae Mugo,World-renowned Activist,Academic, Poet, Playwright, Literary Critic and Scholar	14H00 – 15H00Veepos Foyer
The Poet Laureate Programme
Prof Keorapetse Kgositsile, In His Own Words	15H00 – 16H00Veepos Foyer

Creative Writing Skills Development Workshops

Genre: Poetry
Facilitator: Prof Keorapetse Kgositsile

Genre: Short story
Facilitator: Victor Molele

9H00 – 13H00

Hall L, North Wing Cubicle A

Hall L, North Wing Cubicle B

SALA Expo: AfreeWritePlayArts Expo *Outdoor Exhibitions and Performances*	VENUE & TIME
Arts, Craft and Clothing Exhibitions by Kara Heritage Institute and TanzaniteSunset (Pty) Ltd Warm-up Session with Jerry K	9H00 – 16H00 Arts & Crafts Arena 9H00 – 9H30 Outdoor Stage
In the Name of Africa, Celebrating Languages Poetry Performances by Nqobile Mazibuko,Shumi Da Poet, Poet Faro, Afro Twist	9H30 – 10H00 Outdoor Stage
IsiXhosa Storytelling by Hluma Zakakaof Lisahluma Skills Development Services	10H00 – 10H30 Library Village
African Drums In The Air (an interactive drum session) by Lucas Bonoko and friends	10H30 – 11H00 African Village
Book reading, (Kiddies Session at the Library Village), by Bongani Godide of Nal’ibali	11H00 – 11H30 Library Village
Bua Africa, Spelling B Session Facilitated by the wRite associates, Nal’ibali& the National Library of SA	11H30 – 12H30 Outdoor Stage
Book reading, (Kiddies Session at the Library Village), by Bongani Godide of Nal’ibali	African village 12H30 – 13H30
Book reading, (Kiddies Session at the Library Village), by Portia Daniso	13H30 – 14H00 Library Village
Poetry and music	14H00 – 16H00

SALA Expo: AfreeWritePlayArts Expo *Indoor Exhibitions and Book Readings*	VENUE & TIME
Book Exhibitions	9H00 – 16H00 Indoor stalls
Book Reading and Discussion Excuse Me, Who Gave You That Job? Be The Best In The Work Place by Cebi	11H30 – 12H30 Readers’ Corner
Book Reading and Discussion I Ran For My Life, by Kabelo Mabalane	14H30 – 15H30 Readers’ Corner

Poetry and Music Jam Session

A Night of Poetry and Music, Celebrating Africa’s Literary and Arts Heritage featuring:

Sonke, Andiswa, Busiswa Mhlaba, Kay-Cee Zo, Shumi Da Poet, Lucas Bonoko, JoemanKgomo, Mr Doo, Tarpsnarch, Danny Khoza, Lebo Mahlasela, Nqobile Mazibuko, Mini Cupper, Lesedi Ngobeni and more…

18H30 – 22H00
Hall L

DAY 2: SATURDAY 7TH Nov 2015
Gates open at 9H00 (P8 WF Nkomo Street)

ACTIVITY	VENUE & TIME
Conference seminars
Registration	9H00 – 10H00
Panel 1: Human Rights: Unequal equalities – Sexuality, Health, Social & Class Status Representation & Treatment: AWoman’s Take Chair:Prof Vuyisile Msila Presenters: Dr Zonke Majodina Visiting Adjunct Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand, and member of the Magistrates’ Commission of South Africa. “Have Human Rights Been Applied Equally To Men and Women?” Prof Puleng Segalo Department of Psychology: University of South Africa, South Africa And Dr Theresa Ennin Department of English Studies: University of Cape Coast, Ghana “Struggles Of The ‘Grassroots People’: In conversation With Emma Darko’s Faceless”	Veepos foyer 10H00 – 11h30

Panel 2: Gendered Influence on the Liberation Struggles, Political andCultural Impact on the Advancement of Women Discourse and Development. Chair: Prof Nhlanhla Maake Presenters: Dr Siphiwe Ignatius Dube NRF Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Practical Theology, University of Pretoria, RSA. “Nomadic Subjectivity in the Novels of Four African Women Writers: Americanah, We Need New Names, Woman at Point Zero, and Your Name Shall Be Tanga” Thato Magano MA in Political Studies Student, University of the Witwatersrand, “ beyond Fanon’s Manichean Decolonisation: Advocating for a queered humanity”	Veepos Foyer 11H30 – 12H30
LUNCH	VeeposFoyer 12H30 – 13H30
Language Colloquium
The Role of Mother Tongue In Influencing and Shaping Our Political, Social, Cultural and Economic Landscape in the 21stCentury Onwards. Discussion Panel: Mr Victor Molele, Mr Winston Mohapi, Maishe Maponya Facilitator: Prof Pitika Ntuli	Veepos Foyer 13H30 – 16H00

Creative Writing Skills Development Workshops

Genre: Poetry
Facilitator: Prof Keorapetse Kgositsile

Genre: Short story
Facilitator: Victor Molele

Hall L, North Wing cubicle A,

Hall L, North Wing Cubicle B

SALA Expo: AfreeWritePlayArts Expo *Outdoor Exhibitions and Performances*	VENUE & TIME
Arts, Craft and Clothing Exhibitions by Kara heritage Institute and TanzaniteSunset (Pty) Ltd Warm up session with Jerry K	9H00 – 16H00 Arts & Crafts Arena 9H00 – 9H30 Outdoor Stage
In the Name of Africa, Celebrating Languages Poetry Performances, by Inkflow Poetry Project and Other Poets	9H30 – 10H00 Outdoor Stage
Storytelling by Centre for the Book	10H00 – 10H30 Library Village
African Drums In The Air (an interactive drum session), by Lucas Bonoko and friends	10H30 – 11H00 African Village
Book Reading, (Kiddies Session at the Library Village), by Portia Daniso,of Nal’ibali	11H00 – 11H30 Library Village
Bua Africa, Spelling B session Facilitated by the wRite associates, Nal’ibali& the National Library of SA	11H30 – 12H30 Outdoor Stage
Book Reading, (Kiddies session at the Library Village), by Bongani Godide of Nal’ibali	African village 12H30 – 13H30
Book Reading, (Kiddies session at the Library Village), by Portia Daniso	13H30 – 14H00 Library Village
Poetry and Music	14H00 – 16H00

SALA Expo: AfreeWritePlayArts Expo *Indoor Exhibitions and Book Readings*	VENUE & TIME
Book Exhibitions	9H00 – 16H00 Indoor stalls
Book Reading in Brailleand Discussion Can You Imagine by AdeifeAdeniran	9H30 – 10H30 Readers’ Corner
Book Reading and Discussion Antoinette Ntuli	11H00 – 12H00 Readers’ Corner
Reading in Sign Language and Discussion NenioMbazima Interpreter: Lebo Chauke	13H00 – 14H30 Readers’ Corner

South African Literary Awards, featuring AfreeLitmarts Live Show

South African Literary Awards Gala dinner, featuring AfreeLitmarts Live Show

Micere Githae Mugo
Maishe Maponya
Molefe Pheto (KoNtoeng)
Pitika Ntuli
MenyatsoMatholeQuartet
Gloria Bosman

18H30 – 23H00

INVITATION To Public

2015 Performers

Bongani Godide

Bongani

Bongani Godide is the Cluster Mentor for the Nal’ibali campaign in Gauteng. His success as the Gauteng Nal’ibali Cluster Mentor involves local people, teachers and caregivers to be part of his community projects, which will increase sustainability and accountability. Bongani has experience as an actor and professional storyteller, as well as a passion for developing literacy. In 2004, he won at the Sibikwa Storytelling Festival. He is full of exciting and innovative ideas for sparking a love of stories in small communities, such as the “Read a Story to a School Near You” project, which invites ordinary people who can read and write to visit a local school or library and read.

Portia Daniso

PortiaDaniso

Portia Daniso is the National Support Trainer. She studied media and journalism at Achievers Business College and, in 2010, went back to college to study E.C.D level 5 higher certificate at College of Cape Town. Wanting to know more about early childhood development, in 2011, she then enrolled at UNISA for her B. Ed. Degree in Foundation phase. Her interest in developmental psychology and literacy has seen her work for mainstream as well as Montessori education.