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AL2539 :: The IDASA South African Writers Conference Collection

Collection No: AL2539
Title: The IDASA South African Writers Conference Collection
Creator: Unknown
Publisher: SAHA
Inclusive Dates: 1989
Bulk Dates: 1989
Extent: 20 sound recordings (60 minutes each)
Language: English, Afrikaans
Acquisition: Accession Number: None
Access Restrictions: This collection is open for research
Use Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply. See SAHA copyright statement for Use Restrictions.
Copyright: Finding Aid: © The South African History Archive (SAHA)
Created: 24 June 2009
Abstract: Hosted by the Institute for a Democratic Alternative in South Africa (IDASA), this South African Writers Conference was held in Zimbabwe to allow Afrikaans speaking South African writers to discuss their role in a democratic South Africa with leaders from the African National Congress (ANC). Speeches, readings and comments were delivered by Alex Boraine, Ampie Coetzee, Antjie Krog, Baleka Kgositsile, Breyten Breytenbach, Charles Malan, Ettiene van Heerden, Fanie Olivier, Friederich Naumann, Hein Willemse, Jeremy Cronin, Julian Smith, Mandla Langa, Marius Schoon, Mike Cope, Ingrid de Kok, Pallo Jordan, Patrick Fitzgerald, Patrick Petersen, Rebecca Matlou, Steve Tshwete, Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert, Vernon February, Wally Serote, Wilhelm Liebenberg and Willie Kgositsile.
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Introduction

This IDASA Conference took place at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, in July 1989 where Afrikaans speaking South African writers met with leaders from the African National Congress (ANC) to discuss their role in a democratic South Africa.

The following people delivered speeches, readings and comments at the conference: Alex Boraine, Ampie Coetzee, Antjie Krog, Baleka Kgositsile, Breyten Breytenbach, Charles Malan, Ettiene van Heerden, Fanie Olivier, Friederich Naumann, Hein Willemse, Jeremy Cronin, Julian Smith, Mandla Langa, Marius Schoon, Mike Cope, Ingrid de Kok, Pallo Jordan, Patrick Fitzgerald, Patrick Petersen, Rebecca Matlou, Steve Tshwete, Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert, Vernon February, Wally Serote, Wilhelm Liebenberg and Willie Kgositsile.