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‘Cape Fever’: When fiction fills the gaps of history

Through Soraya’s journey, Cape Fever explores identity, resilience and the hidden histories of Cape Malays in post-war South Africa

  • Eyaaz
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South African writer, theatre-maker and scholar Nadia Davids

South African author Nadia Davids wins prestigious award

Davids scoops Caine Prize for African Writing ahead of 320 entries for her work Bridling

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Dynamics: South African writer Nadia Davids says the underlying themes of her short story Bridling, which has been shortlisted for The Caine Prize, are power, rebellion and the constraints of girl and womanhood. Photo: John Gutierrez

Prizes, perceptions and plays: Nadia Davids on being shortlisted for the Caine Prize

An award-nominated local wordsmith speaks to the Mail & Guardian about her work

  • Eyaaz
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