Photo compilation by David wa Maahlamela.
Nothern Cape Writers festival 12-14 March 2009:
NORTHERN CAPE WRITERS FESTIVAL
• Names have been listed as per the order of presentations over the three days. In this way, viewers can trace their steps back to the day in order to find information on a writer/artist. To the right of this page, which has been alphabetized by the wordpress programme, you will find individual information on a writer/artist. Before you scroll down, take a moment to enjoy a poem written by one of our participants.
Ah! Kimberley
A tribute to the Northern Cape Writers Festival
By Manichand Beharilal
Especially for Joan Villet, Allen Swartbooi and all from the Dept of Sport, Arts & Culture
He said right front:
It would rain because we came
It rained
Ah! Kimberley
A desert, a town, a place, a people
The San, the Khoi, the Boesman,
the English and Afrikaner, too
Ah! Kimberley
Warmth, love, hospitality, hither and wither
No diamonds needed, no big hole
Just gems a’true
Ah! Kimberley
Poets, artists, singers, writers
The word, the colour, the beat, the rhythm
All rang true
Ah! Kimberley
From first day till last they shined a’bright
With welcome arms abound
Took us to their bosom and cradled us
Naught was said of wherefrom we came
It mattered no less
Just our presence a’grace was fine
Ah! Kimberley
Smiling, laughing, helping, serving
With pride and humility true
Memories were made
For memories will last
Today, tomorrow and for a lifetime, too
Ah! Kimberley
It rained ‘cause you rang true
Ah! Kimberley…..Kimberley……Kimberley
List of speakers, writers and artists. Please add to the list if you see that someone’s name has not been added as oversights happen.
M. Matyumza
Dr. Don Mattera
Dr. Credo Mutwa
Napo Masheane
Michael Cope
Sabata Mokae
Dr. Rozena Maart
Nigel Penn
Alton Rooy
Dr. Francis Galloway
Vonani Bila
Lebo Mashile
Phillipa Yaa De Villiers
Prof. Ntuli
Dr. Julia Martin
Martin Oppel
Joan Villet
Phenya Modise
Isaac Tau
Dr. Deborah Seddon
David Morris
Dr. J. Semela
Francois Hendricks
Dr. Gomolemo Mokae
P. Langdown
C. Motlhako
C. Hobongwane
Diabgane Tsa Thaping
T. Nemuthanzela
Y. Madolo
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