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FRIDAY 15 May
FRIDAY 10h00-11h00
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Recent high profile murder trials have thrown the spotlight on how crime is reported in the media. Taking a
closer look, under the interrogation of John Webb, are journalist Jane Flanagan (UK Daily Mail Online),
forensic scientist David Klatzow, and social media lawyer Emma Sadleir.
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FRIDAY 11h30-14h00
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Poetry for Life Competition Finals (Church Hall) special event, ending by 2pm
Finuala Dowling (host) and judges Jackie Kay, John Maytham, Morag Styles, Nathan Trantraal and
Celia van Druten (accuracy), oversee the finals in this high school competition to encourage the learning
of poetry by heart.
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FRIDAY 11h30-12h30
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FRIDAY 12h30-14h30
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Miners Shot Down (2) (Screening Room) (Tickets R100, 2 hours) repeat
Terry Bell (The Human Rights Media Trust) and Zivia Desai Keiper (Uhuru Productions) host the awardwinning documentary screenings of the story behind the Marikana killings. A discussion will follow each
screening.
FRIDAY 13h00-14h00
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Esteemed Irish writer John Boyne has at last written a book set in that country. He tells Michele
Magwood why he homes straight in on the dark side of the Catholic Church in his novel, A History of
Loneliness.
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FRIDAY 14h30-15h30
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Alexander Matthews asks Louis Esterhuizen (Die afwesigheid van berge), Kerry Hammerton (The
Weather Report), Danie Marais (Solank verlange die sweep swaai), and Charl-Pierre Naud (Al die
lieflike dade), to discuss and read from their new collections.
FRIDAY 14h30-16h30
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FRIDAY 15h00-17h00
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Miners Shot Down (3) (Screening Room) (Tickets R100, 2 hours) Repeat
Terry Bell (The Human Rights Media Trust) and Zivia Desai Keiper (Uhuru Productions) host the awardwinning documentary screenings of the story behind the Marikana killings. A discussion will follow each
screening.
FRIDAY 16h00-17h00
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Chris van Wyk in His Own Words (Congregational Church) (Tickets: R120)
Actor Kurt Egelhof will read a selection of poems and passages from the memoirs of Chris van Wyk, the
much-loved author of Shirley, Goodness and Mercy, in celebration of his life and work.
17h30-19h30
Poetry at Essence (free entry)
Poets appearing on the FLF poetry programme, as well as other featured voices, read from their work, at Essence
Restaurant. Bar and dining menu available.
19h00-20h10
An Autumn Music Weekend in Franschhoek (1)
Evening Recital for Violin and Piano (NG Church) R100, pay at the door
International concert violinist Joanna Frankel plays a celebratory programme of music by Elgar, Gershwin, and
Ravel, in an evening recital with Christopher Duigan (piano). (70 minutes)
19h30
Sunday Times Readers Dinner at Allora
The Sunday Times hosts a literary evening with headline authors John Boyne, Sarah Waters, and special guests
Hugh Masekela, PJ Powers and Shado Twala. Enjoy a four-course meal, with a welcome glass of Porcupine
Ridge wine. For price and bookings, email goodtimes@sundaytimes.co.za.
SATURDAY 16 May
SATURDAY 10h00-11h00
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This Land is Your Land, This Land is Mine (Old School Hall)
Richard Poplak quizzes two experts, Cherryl Walker (Land Divided, Land Restored) and Anthea Jeffery
(BEE: Helping or hurting?) about the issues that are holding up land reform.
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SATURDAY 10h00-11h15
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Troopship Tragedy: The Story of the SS Mendi (1) (Screening Room) 75 minutes
Chris Nicklin and Marion Edmunds (Sabido Films) present a documentary about a quest to bring home
the bones of more than 600 South Africans who drowned when their troopship sank during World War 1.
SATURDAY 10h00-12h00
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SATURDAY 11h30-12h45
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Troopship Tragedy: The Story of the SS Mendi (2) (Screening Room) 75 minutes Repeat
Chris Nicklin and Marion Edmunds (Sabido Films) present a documentary about a quest to bring home
the bones of more than 600 South Africans who drowned when their troopship sank during World War 1.
SATURDAY 12h00-13h10
An Autumn Music Weekend in Franschhoek (2)
For Piano (NG Church) R100, pay at the door
Steinway pianist Christopher Duigan plays a varied recital of solo piano music by FJ Haydn, Frederic Chopin, and
water themed music by Franz Liszt, Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel.
SATURDAY 13h00-14h00
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SATURDAY 13h00-14h15
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Troopship Tragedy: The Story of the SS Mendi (3) (Screening Room) 75 minutes Repeat
Chris Nicklin and Marion Edmunds (Sabido Films) present a documentary about a quest to bring home
the bones of more than 600 South Africans who drowned when their troopship sank during World War 1.
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SATURDAY 14h30-15h30
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Troopship Tragedy: The Story of the SS Mendi (4) (Screening Room) 75 minutes Repeat
Chris Nicklin and Marion Edmunds (Sabido Films) present a documentary about a quest to bring home
the bones of more than 600 South Africans who drowned when their troopship sank during World War 1.
SATURDAY 16h00-17h00
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SATURDAY 16h00-17h15
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Troopship Tragedy: The Story of the SS Mendi (5) (Screening Room) 75 minutes Repeat
Chris Nicklin and Marion Edmunds (Sabido Films) present a documentary about a quest to bring home
the bones of more than 600 South Africans who drowned when their troopship sank during World War 1.
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Sunday Times Literary Awards shortlist announcement (Allora Restaurant) (by invitation only)
19h00
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Chris van Wyk in His Own Words (Congregational Church) (Tickets: R120) Repeat
Kurt Egelhof will read a selection of poems and passages from the memoirs of Chris van Wyk, the muchloved author of Shirley, Goodness and Mercy, in celebration of his life and work.
An opera evening with magnificent voices. SAs top mezzo soprano Violina Anguelov introduces young tenor
Lukhanyo Moyake, as they sing celebrated arias, duets and songs from Carmen, Samson and Delilah, La
Traviata, Rigoletto, and more, with Christopher Duigan (piano). Bookings: Caf Bon Bon 021 876 3936.
SUNDAY 17 May
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Nelson Mandela: The myth and me (Screening Room) (Tickets R100, 2 hours)
In this award-winning documentary, Khalo Matabane goes in search of Nelson Mandela the fallible
human being behind the medias hagiographies, asking world leaders, activists and writers, among many,
for their memories. Matabane will lead a discussion with the audience after the screening.
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SUNDAY 12h00-13h10
An Autumn Music Weekend in Franschhoek (4)
For Two Guitars (NG Church) R100, pay at the door
South African classical guitarist James Grace joins young guitarist Chloe Murphy in a programme of music for two
guitars. Music by John Dowland and Isaac Albniz, with original duo works by Fernando Sor and Maximo Diego
Pujol.
SUNDAY 12h30-14h30
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Nelson Mandela: The myth and me (Screening Room) (Tickets R100, 2 hours) Repeat
Khalo Matabane goes in search of Nelson Mandela the fallible human being behind the medias
hagiographies, asking world leaders, activists and writers, among many, for their memories.
Matabane will lead a discussion with the audience after the screening.
SUNDAY 13h00-14h00
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SUNDAY 13h00
An Autumn Music Weekend in Franschhoek (5)
Concert: Bon Bon Finale R450, includes a 3-course lunch
Christopher Duigan (piano) and Joanna Frankel (violin) play music by Chopin and violin favourites for an
entertaining lunch performance. Bookings for lunch and concert: Caf Bon Bon 021 876 3936