Die South African Literary Awards (SALA), wat in 2005 deur The wRite Associates gestig is, gee erkenning aan die werk van skrywers, vertalers, digters en ander literêre praktisyns. Sewe van ons skrywers het aanvanklik die 2024-langlyste gehaal, waarvan drie tot die kortlyste deurgedring het. | The South African Literary Awards (SALA), founded in 2005 by The wRite Associates, aknowledges the work of writers, translators, poets and other literary practitioners. Seven of our writers were included in the 2024 longlists, while three were eventually shortlisted.
- Sihle Qwabe, Bosberg Boeksryf / Bosberg Book Writing 2021
- Tebello Mzamo, PEN dit neer / Pen it down 2021
- Deidré Jantjies, Bosberg Boekskryf / Bosberg Book Writing 2020
Sihle Qwabe is ’n finalis vir die K. Sello Duiker Memorial Award, Tebello Mzamo is ’n finalis vir die First-Time Published Author Award, terwyl Deidré Jantjies ’n finalis vir die Children’s Literature Award is. | Sihle Qwabe is a finalist for the K. Sello Duiker Memorial Award, Tebello Mzamo is a finalist for the First-Time Published Author Award, while Deidré Jantjies is a finalist for the Children’s Literature Award.
The Resurrection deur Sihle Qwabe
Victor Zulu has to take control of the family-owned club in which both his father and brother were killed. Will he be next? He’ll have to watch his back with gangsters coveting the club as a place to push drugs. Meanwhile, his brother’s best friend, Fana, wants to buy the club from the Zulus – but with what money? And then there’s Busie, his brother’s widow whom Victor secretly loves, but even she seems to have secrets. A thrilling tale of mystery and suspense, danger and daring.
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Victor Zulu moet die familiebesigheid oorneem – TheZulu Club waar sy pa en broer albei vermoor is. Is hy volgende? Hy sal op sy hoede moet wees vir gangsters wat die nagklub wil hê om dwelms daar te verkoop. Intussen wil sy broer se beste vriend, Fana, die Zulu’s uitkoop – met geld wat hy waar kry? En dan is daar Busie, sy broer se weduwee op wie Victor heimlik verlief is, maar selfs sy blyk geheime te hê … The Resurrection is ’n verhaal vol misterie, gevaar, spanning en durf.
I Did Not Die deur Tebello Mzamo
Botho Pere finds work as a miner in South Africa and he has to leave his wife, Nthatisi, and their two children in Lesotho. There are secrets threatening to unravel the delicate thread that has been holding their family together. And though some of Botho’s troubles are of his own making, others are rumoured to be caused by witchcraft.
I Did Not Die is a story about the realities of a mineworker and his family.
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Botho Pere kry ’n werksgeleentheid as ’n mynwerker in Suid-Afrika en moet sy vrou, Nthatisi, en hul twee kinders in Lesotho agterlaat. Daar is geheime wat dreig om die brose drade wat hul familie verbind vir altyd te verbreek. En al is Botho se swaarkry deels te wyte aan sy eie toedoen, is daar gerugte oor toorkuns.
I Did Not Die is ’n storie oor die realiteite van ’n mynwerker en sy familie.
Stories in die wind deur Deidré Jantjies
Tien verhale wat die minder bekende stories van die mense van die Richtersveld, Namakwaland en Kalahari vertel. Die karakters is diere, mense, die son, maan en sterre. Skilpad en Volstruis sê mekaar die stryd aan. Sal Jakkals en Leeu kan saamwerk om te jag? Die mense van Hoerikwaggo trek //Hui !Gaeb toe. Daar is die Gariep se watergees in die vorm van ’n vrou. Pragtig vertel om lesers se verbeelding aan te wakker.
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Ten stories that the people of the the Richtersveld, Namakwaland and Kalahari would tell. Populated by animal, human and celestial characters: the sun, moon and stars. What will happen when Tortoise and Ostrich cross swords? Could Jackal and Lion hunt together; could they abide by their own rules? The people of Hoerikwaggo decide to trek to //Hui !Gaeb! The Gariep water spirit, and the stars give the old man stories, so he has a new one to tell every night.
Die wenners sal op 7 November 2024 aangekondig word. | The winners will be announced on 7 November 2024.
Baie geluk en sterkte aan ons drie skrywers! | Congratulations and good luck to the three writers!
Klik hier vir die volledige lys. | Click here for the complete list.
