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Izak de Vries

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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Hier is die finale, gedetailleerde program van die Etienne van Heerden Veldsoirée. www.litnet.co.za/n-gedetaille...
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’n Gedetailleerde program van die Etienne van Heerden Veldsoirée - LitNet
Hier is die finale, gedetailleerde program van die Etienne van Heerden Veldsoirée.
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
"In hierdie konteks is dit interessant om te onthou tot watter mate Breytenbach totaal outodidakties was. Hy het na Europa vertrek lank voor hy sy studies aan die Universiteit van Kaapstad se Michaelis-kunsskool voltooi het." ~ Marilet Sienart voertaal.nu/breyten-schr...
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Breyten schrijven #41: Postumiteiten voor Breyten. In gesprek met Marilet Sienaert - Voertaal
"In hierdie konteks is dit interessant om te onthou tot watter mate Breytenbach totaal outodidakties was. Hy het na Europa vertrek lank voor hy sy studies aan die Universiteit van Kaapstad se Michaeli...
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Izak de Vries: "LifeCycles was proof that our local is often very lekker and more than capable of matching performances from all over the world. We have great artists." www.litnet.co.za/lifecycles-a...
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LifeCycles at the National Arts Festival: A review - LitNet
"LifeCycles was proof that our local is often very lekker and more than capable of matching performances from all over the world. We have great artists."
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Days after writing this letter from prison, Egyptian poet Galal El-Behairy began a hunger strike after being denied books, writing materials and clothing. We call for his rights to be restored immediately. Read the full letter: www.pen-international.org/cases/galal-...
A red graphic by PEN International featuring an excerpt from a letter by imprisoned Egyptian poet Galal El-Behairy. The text reads: "My dear Egypt, How are you? I miss you." Below, the letter begins: "I know there are reasons why you haven't been in touch... I'm a bit upset with you—though not too upset... I hesitated a lot before writing to you because, honestly, I don't know your address. Besides, I was told that many people write to you, but you never reply..." Galal El-Behairy's name appears in the bottom-right corner, with the PEN International logo at the top left.
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Izak de Vries: "Those acrobats would tumble from the top of a human pyramid into the arms of waiting compatriots, only to be flung across the stage into the hands of another pair that had miraculously appeared at the right moment." www.litnet.co.za/wolf-at-the-...
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Wolf at the National Arts Festival: A review - LitNet
"Those acrobats would tumble from the top of a human pyramid into the arms of waiting compatriots, only to be flung across the stage into the hands of another pair that had miraculously appeared at th...
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
"Glashelder, goed geschreven betoog over fascisme, populisme en democratie. De tekst is gebaseerd op Scurati’s rede op de Rencontres internationales de Genève in 2022." ~ Erik van den Bergh voertaal.nu/leesimpressi...
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Leesimpressie: Fascisme en populisme door Antonio Scurati - Voertaal
"Glashelder, goed geschreven betoog over fascisme, populisme en democratie. De tekst is gebaseerd op Scurati’s rede op de Rencontres internationales de Genève in 2022."
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Bhekisisa Mncube: "The tragedy is that the theatre works. A crowd with placards may be ignored. The image of a crowd with sticks and spears travels. The image circulates. The message hardens. Migrants see it." www.litnet.co.za/when-the-sti...
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When the stick becomes a slogan: Zulu cultural weapons and the politics of theatre - LitNet
"The tragedy is that the theatre works. A crowd with placards may be ignored. The image of a crowd with sticks and spears travels. The image circulates. The message hardens. Migrants see it."
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
#EVENT: Ninety years after Lorca was killed at the start of the Spanish Civil War, his words still defy oppression. Join us on 29 July for The Poetry of Freedom, live and recorded readings from acclaimed writers and artists. Book your free ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-poetry...
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The Poetry of Freedom: Honouring Federico García Lorca
Join us online as we celebrate Lorca's life through his poetry, from his early years to his assassination.
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Stefaans Coetzee: "Hy wil nie mense in kampe verdeel nie, daarom praat hy met almal. Van Julius Malema se bondgenote tot mense in Solidariteit en AfriForum." www.litnet.co.za/johan-allers...
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Johan Allers die storieverteller - LitNet
"Hy wil nie mense in kampe verdeel nie, daarom praat hy met almal. Van Julius Malema se bondgenote tot mense in Solidariteit en AfriForum."
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Today, on the anniversary of Victoria Amelina's death, we remember her through her words. Poem About a Crow was inspired by her interviews with women who lived through Russian occupation. Translated by Uilleam Blacker.
PEN International graphic featuring the poem “A Poem About a Crow” by Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina. The poem appears in black text on a textured cream background, with two black crow silhouettes in flight and a red leafless branch on the right side. The poem describes a woman in black calling out the names of her sisters in grief, inspired by women who lived through Russian occupation. The title appears at the top right in a red banner, and the PEN International logo is at the top left. The poem is translated by Uilleam Blacker.
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
"Een stevige duik in de Angolese cultuur en geschiedenis; Leila Pinto vertelt het liefdesverhaal van haar grootouders en schetst de geschiedenis van het oude Koninkrijk Bailundo." ~ Erik van den Bergh voertaal.nu/leesimpressi...
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Leesimpressie: Meester van de trommels door José Eduardo Agualusa - Voertaal
"Een stevige duik in de Angolese cultuur en geschiedenis; Leila Pinto vertelt het liefdesverhaal van haar grootouders en schetst de geschiedenis van het oude Koninkrijk Bailundo."
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
When governments and markets both want the same culture. Nils Håkanson on why protecting languages has never been more urgent. Read the latest PEN/Opp editorial ⬇️ penopp.org/articles/mul...
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From Multiculturalism to monoculturalism?
At some point in the late 2000s, the term “multiculturalism” started being used in new ways in Sweden.
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
"Het is een auteur die, denk ik, zeker verschillende revivals zou kunnen beleven in de komende decennia, zoals het werk en de figuur van Herman Gorter nu weer opleeft onder veel jonge Nederlandstalige dichters." ~ Alfred Schaffer voertaal.nu/breyten-schr...
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Breyten schrijven #40: Postumiteiten voor Breyten. In gesprek met Alfred Schaffer - Voertaal
"Het is een auteur die, denk ik, zeker verschillende revivals zou kunnen beleven in de komende decennia, zoals het werk en de figuur van Herman Gorter nu weer opleeft onder veel jonge Nederlandstalige...
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
"Ons tienjarige gemengderashond (DBV) het die afgelope drie maande die probleem dat hy sy stoelgang net enige plek doen. Deesdae doen hy dit in die huis, kantoor en sy bed en bly lê dan so daarmee saam en slaap." ~ Naomi voertaal.nu/vra-die-veea...
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Vra die veearts: Ons hond doen deesdae sy stoelgang enige plek - Voertaal
"Ons tienjarige gemengderashond (DBV) het die afgelope drie maande die probleem dat hy sy stoelgang net enige plek doen. Ons woon op ’n plot en hy het vroeër altyd ver van die huis af sy sake gedoen. ...
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
"Hy was by uitstek ’n skrywer wat aan die leser daardie soort leeservaring kon besorg waarvoor Roland Barthes destyds die begrip jouissance gebruik het." ~ Louise Viljoen voertaal.nu/breyten-schr...
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Breyten schrijven #39: Postumiteiten voor Breyten. In gesprek met Louise Viljoen - Voertaal
"Hy was by uitstek ’n skrywer wat aan die leser daardie soort leeservaring kon besorg waarvoor Roland Barthes destyds die begrip jouissance gebruik het."
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🚨 For poets, journalists, rappers and writers around the world, speaking freely comes at an unthinkable cost — imprisonment, persecution, or worse. PEN International is raising £10,000 to defend voices under threat. Persecuted for their words. Freed by our actions. Donate today!
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Imagine Appeal – Support Persecuted Writers Worldwide | PEN International — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Christo van der Rheede: "My verhouding met Abdullah Ibrahim bereik egter ’n hoogtepunt in 2003 toe hy die skool waar ek sedert 1999 as prinsipaal aangestel was, gekies het om ’n musiekopleidingsprogram vir laerskoolkinders te loods." www.litnet.co.za/abdullah-ibr...
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Abdullah Ibrahim, jazzikoon van internasionale statuur - LitNet
"My verhouding met Abdullah Ibrahim bereik egter ’n hoogtepunt in 2003 toe hy die skool waar ek sedert 1999 as prinsipaal aangestel was, gekies het om ’n musiekopleidingsprogram vir laerskoolkinders t...
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
"Digitale navorsing moenie rekenaars wees wat die navorsing 'vanself' uitvoer nie. Menslike kennis is steeds van waarde en moet benut word." ~ Anke van der Merwe voertaal.nu/breyten-schr...
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Breyten schrijven #38: Postumiteiten voor Breyten. In gesprek met Anke van der Merwe - Voertaal
"Digitale navorsing moenie rekenaars wees wat die navorsing 'vanself' uitvoer nie. Menslike kennis is steeds van waarde en moet benut word."
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Frederik de Jager: "Die eerste drukoplaag is pas afgelewer, en ek is nie skaam daarvoor nie. Heel groots daarop, trouens. En dit is vir my lekker om weer uitgewer te speel, al is dit op mikroskopiese skaal." www.litnet.co.za/elders-gesie...
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Elders gesien: Die blou huis is Erika Murray-Theron se debuutkinderboek op ouderdom 85 - LitNet
"Die eerste drukoplaag is pas afgelewer, en ek is nie skaam daarvoor nie. Heel groots daarop, trouens. En dit is vir my lekker om weer uitgewer te speel, al is dit op mikroskopiese skaal."
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
The historic town of Nxuba (Cradock) is set to transform into a vibrant hub of literary exploration and artistic storytelling as the Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival returns from June 18th to June 21st, 2026. www.litnet.co.za/pres-release...
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Press release: Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival 2026 programme teaser - LitNet
The historic town of Nxuba (Cradock) is set to transform into a vibrant hub of literary exploration and artistic storytelling as the Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival returns from June 18th to June 21s...
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Mphuthumi Ntabeni: "The image is almost too apt, which may be why Jill Lepore, never innocent of the well-placed metaphor, places it at the conceptual centre of We the People, her Pulitzer Prize-winning history of 2026." www.litnet.co.za/the-machine-...
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The machine and the mending: a review of Jill Lepore’s We the People - LitNet
"The image is almost too apt, which may be why Jill Lepore, never innocent of the well-placed metaphor, places it at the conceptual centre of We the People, her Pulitzer Prize-winning history of 2026....
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Nicaragua’s crackdown on free expression continues. Books by #GiocondaBelli & #SergioRamírez have been banned, while both writers have been stripped of nationality & forced into exile. Our statement. @giocondabelli.bsky.social @penamericas.bsky.social www.pen-international.org/news/nicarag...
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Nicaragua: Book bans and other efforts to undermine cultural rights condemned — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
‘The Nicaraguan government must cease its use of censorship and other tools of intimidation against literature, art and other forms of cultural or critical expression. Banning books, persecuting write...
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
#Iran: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi is being denied the medical care she urgently needs, and her life is at risk. We call for her to receive urgent medical care and to be released unconditionally and immediately. Read our full statement: www.pen-international.org/news/iran-au....
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Iran: Authorities must release Narges Mohammadi and ensure her access to medical care — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
‘We are outraged to see our fellow writer Narges Mohammadi, once again, facing a life-threatening medical negligence in prison. She should never have been imprisoned for a moment, yet we stand to call...
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Update 📣: Writer and PEN Sweden member Joakim Medin stands trial in absentia in Istanbul tomorrow. He faces years in prison on preposterous terrorism grounds for his journalistic work. We call on #Türkiye to drop all charges More about the case: www.pen-international.org/news/trkiye-...
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Türkiye: PEN member Joakim Medin to be tried in absentia  — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
Update 8 January 2026: Joakim Medin’s hearing has been postponed to 7 May 2026. He continues to face years in prison on preposterous terrorism grounds. PEN International, PEN Sweden and PEN Norway c...
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
"𝘠𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘬𝘰𝘦𝘪 bly ’n sleutelteks in Breytenbach se oeuvre omdat dit ’n werk is waarin sy digterskap hom feitlik onmiddellik in sy volle omvang aangemeld het, soos later deur verskeie navorsers aangetoon is." ~ Francis Galloway voertaal.nu/breyten-schr...
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Breyten schrijven #35: Postumiteiten voor Breyten. In gesprek met Francis Galloway - Voertaal
"Ysterkoei bly ’n sleutelteks in Breytenbach se oeuvre omdat dit ’n werk is waarin sy digterskap hom feitlik onmiddellik in sy volle omvang aangemeld het, soos later deur verskeie navorsers aangetoon ...
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
#Belarus: Writer and journalist Andrzej Poczobut spent over five years imprisoned for speaking truth to power. We welcome his release and urge authorities to free all unjustly jailed. Read our full statement with @penbelarus.bsky.social and Polish PEN ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/news/belarus...
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Belarus: Freedom for Andrzej Poczobut must lead to more releases — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
‘Andrzej Poczobut spent over five years in prison in Belarus simply for daring to speak truth to power. That he was released as part of a prisoner exchange demonstrates once again that the Belarusian ...
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Op Voertaal: "Mooi uitgegeven, veelzijdige bundel met 22 korte artikelen geschreven door ongedocumenteerde mensen, journalisten en/of activisten." ~ Erik van den Bergh voertaal.nu/leesimpressi...
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Leesimpressie: Ongedocumenteerd verzet door Tonya Sudiono - Voertaal
"Mooi uitgegeven, veelzijdige bundel met 22 korte artikelen geschreven door ongedocumenteerde mensen, journalisten en/of activisten."
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
These are 26 Ukrainian journalists held in Russian captivity. Behind every name is someone imprisoned for telling the truth. Pressure begins with people who refuse to forget. Share these names and demand justice, find out more ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/our-campaign...
A red-tinted graphic from PEN International with the heading "Take Action For" followed by the names of 26 Ukrainian journalists currently held in Russian captivity: Oleksiy Bessarabov, Dmytro Shtyblikov, Ernes Ametov, Marlen Asanov, Tymur Ibrahimov, Seyran Saliev, Server Mustafayev, Rustem Sheikhaliev, Ruslan Suleimanov, Iryna Danylovych, Yevheniy Ilchenko, Vilen Temerianov, Iryna Levchenko, Vladyslav Hershon, Anastasia Hlukhovska, Heorhiy Levchenko, Oleksandr Malyshev, Yana Suvorova, Aziz Azizov, Rustem Osmanov, Hennadiy Osmak, Osman Arifmemetov, Remzi Bekirov, Amet Suleymanov, Asan Akhtemov, Maksym Rupchov. The background shows a war-damaged street with a figure walking through rubble.
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Johan Allers besoek die Stedelijk Museum en ontdek ’n pareltje in die uitstalling Beyond the Manosphere – masculinities today. www.litnet.co.za/pareltjes-ui...
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Pareltjes uit Amsterdam: Beyond the Manosphere in die Stedelijk Museum - LitNet
Johan Allers besoek die Stedelijk Museum en ontdek ’n pareltje in die uitstalling Beyond the Manosphere – masculinities today.
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
In the words of our President, Burhan Sonmez, when journalists are silenced, truth is pushed into darkness. For a whole month, we're mobilising our global network to bring all detained Ukrainian journalists home. #WPFD2026 #FreeUkrainianJournalists www.pen-international.org/our-campaign...
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Demand the release of Ukrainian journalists in Russian captivity: World Press Freedom Day 2026  — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
“Journalists play a key role in providing the public with accurate and timely information, documenting events, and bearing witness where others cannot. When they are silenced, families are left waitin...
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Izak de Vries: "Gebruik ons dus die stuk, so netjies gedoen in Moslemafrikaans, as ’n leë raam waarin ons, as die gehoor, moet kyk, word die vrae ook aan ons gevra: Sien jy dalk jouself in die raam?" www.litnet.co.za/suidoosterfe...
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Suidoosterfees 2026: Moslemafrikaans gevier in Ek en jy, tot laat toe - LitNet
"Gebruik ons dus die stuk, so netjies gedoen in Moslemafrikaans, as ’n leë raam waarin ons, as die gehoor, moet kyk, word die vrae ook aan ons gevra: Sien jy dalk jouself in die raam? Is dit nodig dat...
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
📣 UPDATE: An Algerian court has set June 4th as the next hearing for poet & human rights defender Mohamed Tadjadit, who faces trumped-up charges, potentially carrying the death penalty, for his expression. Read more about his case: www.pen-international.org/cases/mohame...
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Mohamed TADJADIT  — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
Poet imprisoned in relation to his views and activism   Mohamed Tadjadit is an Algerian poet and activist known for his impactful poems performed by the Hirak movement in Algeria that overthrew forme...
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Philip de Vos: "En ja, Mimi die mens was ondeund en snaaks en het nooit voorgegee of gespog of vertel hoe bekend sy oorsee en nou hier in Suid-Afrika was nie." www.litnet.co.za/mimi-coertse...
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Mimi Coertse – ’n herinnering - LitNet
"En ja, Mimi die mens was ondeund en snaaks en het nooit voorgegee of gespog of vertel hoe bekend sy oorsee en nou hier in Suid-Afrika was nie."
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Izak de Vries: "Niks word aan die toeval oorgelaat nie. Elke woord is skynbaar geweeg en word iewers anders in ’n spieëlbeeld weerkaats." www.litnet.co.za/einde-en-beg...
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Einde en begin deur Michèle Meyer is verweef soos ’n epiese gedig: leeskringe, neem kennis! - LitNet
"Niks word aan die toeval oorgelaat nie. Elke woord is skynbaar geweeg en word iewers anders in ’n spieëlbeeld weerkaats."
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Nanette van Rooyen: "Sy staar met triomf na die emmers en kanne en potte vol blomme. Pers flappe, vlamlelies, bosse magrietjies, affodille, oleanders, botterblomme, krisante, twee strelitzias en een rooi hibiskus." www.litnet.co.za/wenner-van-d...
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Wenner van die Sandy Schoemanprys: Die fluistertaal van blomme - LitNet
"Sy staar met triomf na die emmers en kanne en potte vol blomme. Pers flappe, vlamlelies, bosse magrietjies, affodille, oleanders, botterblomme, krisante, twee strelitzias en een rooi hibiskus."
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
"Drie in 1948 gepubliceerde verhalen met scherpe beelden van de contrasten tussen de oorspronkelijke bewoners van Congo en de koloniale nieuwkomers." ~ Erik van den Bergh voertaal.nu/leesimpressi...
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Leesimpressie: Ngando door Paul Lomami Tshibamba - Voertaal
Drie in 1948 gepubliceerde verhalen met scherpe beelden van de contrasten tussen de oorspronkelijke bewoners van Congo en de koloniale nieuwkomers.
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Jaco Jacobs: "My 300ste boek se titel is 𝘝𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘮𝘥𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘬𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘱 ’𝘯 𝘋𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘨 𝘨𝘦𝘣𝘦𝘶𝘳. (Die Engelse vertaling, 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘛𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺, verskyn gelyktydig met die Afrikaanse boek.)" www.litnet.co.za/jaco-jacobs-...
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Jaco Jacobs gesels oor sy 300ste boek (en oor Wêreldboekboekdag) - LitNet
"My 300ste boek se titel is Vreemde dinge kan op ’n Dinsdag gebeur. (Die Engelse vertaling, Strange things can happen on a Tuesday, verskyn gelyktydig met die Afrikaanse boek.)"
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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
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Lyse Doucet in Iran: Destruction shows huge civilian cost of the war
While military targets have been struck in Iran, civilian areas have too, showing the stark reality of the war.
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
#Italy: Writer @robertosaviano.bsky.social has been cleared of defaming Matteo Salvini. While the court’s verdict reaffirms the vital importance of free expression, we must not forget the years spent fighting these baseless charges. Read the statement ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/news/italy-r...
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Italy: Roberto Saviano cleared of defaming Italian Deputy Prime Minister  — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
‘PEN International welcomes the court’s verdict, as it reaffirms the vital role of free expression. However, the abusive lawsuit initiated by Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister sent a chilling warning to w...
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
"Nee, benader moeilike gedigte eerder met ’n oop gemoed en laat dit oor jou spoel soos ’n seebrander. Jy sal verbaas wees hoe bevrydend nuwe insigte hulself dan aanmeld." ~ Neil Cochrane voertaal.nu/breyten-schr...
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Breyten schrijven #34: Breytenbachs lyriek door de blik van dichters, conversatie met Neil Cochrane - Voertaal
"Nee, benader moeilike gedigte eerder met ’n oop gemoed en laat dit oor jou spoel soos ’n seebrander. Jy sal verbaas wees hoe bevrydend nuwe insigte hulself dan aanmeld."
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
📣 Join us on Thursday, 23 April at 13:00 BST for Voices Freed: International Solidarity in a Time of Global Disorder, an online discussion marking the launch of the 2026 Case List. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/voices-fre...
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Voices freed: International Solidarity in a Time of Global Disorder
PEN International Case List 2026 launch
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
No matter your role - journalist, researcher, campaigner, survivor, or whistleblower - you should be protected when speaking in the public interest. We are calling for universal protections against SLAPPs. Take action: antislapp.uk/solutions/ta... #StopSLAPPs
Graphic inviting audiences to Take Action: The Government must act to stop legal bullying and #StopSLAPPS
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Diegene wat nog nie ’n Etienne van Heerden Veldsoirée bygewoon het nie, sou dalk wou plek bespreek vir 2026. www.litnet.co.za/voorlopige-p...
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Voorlopige program van die 2026 Etienne van Heerden Veldsoirée - LitNet
Diegene wat nog nie ’n Etienne van Heerden Veldsoirée bygewoon het nie, sou dalk wou plek bespreek vir 2026.
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Izak de Vries: "Daar word besonderse kunsfilms gemaak in Iran en sou ons Iran se ménse kon leer deur hul kuns, sal ons minder maklik val vir die snert van valse leiers." www.litnet.co.za/die-appel-kl...
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Die appel – klik, kyk en word verlei om die mense van Iran te leer ken - LitNet
"Daar word besonderse kunsfilms gemaak in Iran en sou ons Iran se ménse kon leer deur hul kuns, sal ons minder maklik val vir die snert van valse leiers."
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
#China: PEN International joins 25 organisations, including @amnesty.org and @frontlinedefenders.bsky.social, in calling for the immediate release of human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng at the end of his sentence. Read the joint statement ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/news/china-a...
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China: Authorities must release arbitrarily detained human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng at the end of his sentence and ensure his full freedom   — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
 9 April 2026: PEN International joins 25 organisations in calling for the release of Yu Wensheng at the end of his sentence. A human rights lawyer and  honorary member of ICPC , Yu is currently serving a three-year
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Writers in Gaza continue to write through war and loss. We have published a collection of writing and testimonies from the ground, and in memory of writers killed since October 2023. Read the collection and testimonies: www.pen-international.org/gaza-collect...
Red background graphic from PEN International featuring a black line drawing of a flower on the right. On the left, white text displays a poem about small yellow flowers growing beside a tent among stones and dust, symbolizing resilience and sadness. The poem is attributed to Yousef Al-Qedra, whose name appears at the bottom. The PEN International logo is at the top left.
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
The 𝑃𝐸𝑁 𝐼𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝐹𝑒𝑙𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖 𝐴𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑: 𝑊𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑠 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 is launched, a special mention created in collaboration between the Premio Inge Feltrinelli and PEN International to recognize the work of authors and activists who, through writing, defend rights, freedom, and dignity. (1/3)
Illustration promoting the “Writing as Resistance Award” by Premio Inge Feltrinelli and PEN International. The image shows a stylised portrait of a woman with purple hair and a raised face, set against a light background with abstract symbols. The logos of Premio Inge Feltrinelli, PEN International, Gruppo Feltrinelli, and Fondazione Giangiacomo Feltrinelli appear alongside the title text.
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Izak de Vries @izakdevries.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
"Die pad na Chimayó kronkel deur die voorheuwels van noordelike Nieu-Meksiko, verby katoenbome wat in die wind wieg en kleihuise wat lyk asof hulle al eeue lank hier waghou, maar terselfdertyd in die landskap wegsmelt." ~ Maryke Roberts voertaal.nu/onverwagte-p...
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Onverwagte pelgrimstog in Nieu-Meksiko - Voertaal
"Die pad na Chimayó kronkel deur die voorheuwels van noordelike Nieu-Meksiko, verby katoenbome wat in die wind wieg en kleihuise wat lyk asof hulle al eeue lank hier waghou, maar terselfdertyd in die ...
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
#Bahrain: PEN International and partners urged the authorities to release Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace, imprisoned for 15 years for his pro-democracy activism. Read our joint appeal ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/news/bahrain...
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Bahrain: Joint appeal for Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace on 15th anniversary of his arrest — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
17 March 2026: Today PEN International, together with a coalition of human rights organisations, wrote to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain, urging ...
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
From #InternationalWomensDay until 20 March, we are raising our voices for #ValeryjaKaściuhova. Three actions you can take: ✍️ Send solidarity 📣 Ask your government to raise her case 🔁 Share her story www.pen-international.org/our-campaign...
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International Women’s Day 2026: Take Action for Valeryja Kaściuhova (Belarus)  — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
“No one should have to endure years behind bars for their work. Valeryja Kaściuhova’s plight is a test of our collective conscience: the world cannot stay silent while a woman’s freedom, health, and d...
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