The History of isiShweshwe: A Lecture

In May last year we wrote about the launch of the book, isiShweshwe: A History of the Indigenisation of Blueprint in South Africa, which was published by UKZN Press. Well if that story got you excited (as well it should have – the tale of ishweshwe is such a fascinating one!), then make sure you pay a … Read more

Book Launch: A Literary Guide to KwaZulu-Natal

If you’re a keen reader, and are interested in finding out more about authors local to KZN then drop in at the book launch of A Literary Guide to KwaZulu-Natal tomorrow night, when the authors Niall McNulty and Lindy Stiebel will be in attendance. We are exceptionally proud of Niall, who was one of the original founders … Read more

‘Tribing and Untribing the Archive’: Identity and the Material Record in Southern KwaZulu-Natal in the Late Independent and Colonial Periods

Media release from the UKZN Press: We would be delighted if you are able to join us for the launch of the newly released publication Tribing and Untribing the Archive; Identity and the Material Record in Southern KwaZulu-Natal in the Late Independent and Colonial Periods. With 21 essays by 22 authors – both emerging young … Read more