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Gordimer, Nadine
Berlin - Johannesburg, Granta: City of the Living, City of the Dead, Nadine Gordimer Nobel Prize 1991, Nadine Gordimer, born 1923, The Nadine Gordimer Papers In The Lilli Library -
Paton, Alan
Alan Paton, Alan Paton, Cry : Speech
Athol Fugard Statements
Includes reviews of the plays, photos, biography and links.
Centre for the Book
Developing a truly South African literary culture.
Ingrid Jonker
Biography and a poem. The poem was read by Nelson Mandela in his inaugural address.
Introducing South African Writers
Biographical entries, works published, and secondary literature. Links.
Joanne Richards
Biography, information on novels set in South Africa and contact details.
Joop Bersee Poetry
Published poet, includes a selection of poems and links.
Mad World: Surviving Africa
A blog covering the everyday events of a South African.
Martie Preller-Skrywer: South African Writer
Provides information on both author and works.
National English Literary Museum
Promotes the reading of South African literature in English.
Olive Schreiner
Biography, bibliography and secondary literature.
Reading list of South African literature
A selection of thirty South African authors.
Smith, Wilbur
Features a short biography and book reviews.
South African literature
An overview of the main currents in South African literature, from Olive Schreiner's depiction of life on isolated Karoo farms to more recent work that tackles the aftermath of apartheid.
Southern Rain Poetry
A compilation of contemporary/recent South African poetry. News page, books, links.
Suggested Readings in South African Literature
A list of authors and texts. Also includes sample poems.
The Barefoot Press
Site which mirrors the poetry published in paper pamphlets. Restricted to South African poets.
Viva Lewey
An introduction to Thunder From A Clear Sky, a memoir about growing up in the Transkei.