Fri. 12:06 pm ET-Most countries have had writers who spoke eloquently and powerfully about their homeland, but South Africa has had many of them.  In the past…..07/12/2019

 In the past  Alan Paton, Nelson Mandela, Nadine Gordimer, and Es’kia Maphelele; in the present:  Athol Fugard, Zakes Mda, Mongane Wally Serote, and John Maxwell Coetzee.  What is it about that country that stimulates the outpouring of literature?  This week, Leigh and P.T. will discuss that with Neo Mabotja, and we’ll discuss some poetry that tries to capture the feeling.  Join us.