The 12th African Women Writers’ Symposium took place on 17 and 18 October, at the Soweto Theatre, bringing together writers, academics and literary voices for two days of conversations, workshops, debates and performances.

 A key highlight was the Nadine Gordimer In Memoriam Lecture, delivered by acclaimed South African writer Sisonke Msimang, who explored the question, “What Does It Mean to Love South Africa?”

We spoke to Michelle Myeko Kekana about the significance of this gathering, the legacy of the women who helped shape it, and the role African women writers continue to play in shaping the continent’s stories and public discourse.

The 12th African Women Writers&rsquo; Symposium took place on 17 and 18 October, at the Soweto Theatre, bringing together writers, academics and literary voices for two days of conversations, workshops, debates and performances.
&nbsp;A key highlight was the Nadine Gordimer In Memoriam Lecture, delivered by acclaimed South African writer Sisonke Msimang, who explored the question, &ldquo;What Does It Mean to Love South Africa?&rdquo;
We spoke to Michelle Myeko Kekana about the significance of this gathering, the legacy of the women who helped shape it, and the role African women writers continue to play in shaping the continent&rsquo;s stories and public discourse.

The Journal, with Mmatsheko Mosito is a human-interest platform that explores the stories shaping our world through a thoughtful, solutions-oriented lens.

The show brings together voices from across sectors in policy, agriculture, arts, health, youth development, and beyond to unpack issues that matter to everyday people.

With a distinct tone that is both grounded and reflective, The Journal goes beyond headlines to examine the deeper context, lived experiences, and long-term implications of today’s conversations.

It creates space for meaningful dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and perspective-building, while amplifying African voices and narratives on a global stage.

At its core, the show is about connection, connecting ideas to action, people to purpose, and audiences to a more conscious understanding of the world around them.

The Journal, with Mmatsheko Mosito is a human-interest platform that explores the stories shaping our world through a thoughtful, solutions-oriented lens.
The show brings together voices from across sectors in policy, agriculture, arts, health, youth development, and beyond&nbsp;to unpack issues that matter to everyday people.
With a distinct tone that is both grounded and reflective, The Journal goes beyond headlines to examine the deeper context, lived experiences, and long-term implications of today&rsquo;s conversations.
It creates space for meaningful dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and perspective-building, while amplifying African voices and narratives on a global stage.
At its core, the show is about connection, connecting ideas to action, people to purpose, and audiences to a more conscious understanding of the world around them.