Name: Conversations on the Poetry and Literature of South Africa
Start: 2026-05-20T17:30:00+02:00
Location: 99 Rivier street, Sunnyside, 0002 Pretoria, South Africa

Conversations on the Poetry and Literature of South Africa

On 20 May at 17:30, join us for a captivating literary evening with Georges Lory and Daphnée Breytenbach—daughter of the celebrated South African poet and anti-apartheid activist Breyten Breytenbach—as they come together for the launch of Capture the Wind (Capturer le vent), a powerful bilingual anthology of his poetry. The conversation will delve into the enduring force of Breyten Breytenbach’s words, while also exploring the richness, diversity, and global influence of South African literature and its remarkable voices. Expect an evening of thought-provoking discussion, poetic reflection, and literary discovery.