Arts Department unmoved by ban on SA writers at festival
By Sibusiso Mboto | Published Aug 11, 2024
The Department of Arts and Culture is unfazed over the decision by the Puebla International Literature Festival to ban South African writers, questioning their existence and relevance in the creative arts world. The festival, set to take place from October 4 to 6 in Mexico, was expected to host renowned authors, emerging writers, literary enthusiasts, and cultural afficionados from Africa, Latin America, Europe and Asia.