Congress of South African Writers

The Congress of South African Writers (COSAW) is a South African grassroots writer's organisation.

Launched in July 1987,[1] its initial aims were to promote literature and redress the imbalances of apartheid education. It organises literary events, liaises with literacy organisations, conducts research, establishes writing groups, facilitates workshops for aspirant writers from disadvantaged communities and publishes materials.

Achmat Dangor was one of its founding members.[2]

References

  1. ^ Kraft, Scott (4 October 1991). "Perceptive Works Earned Respect of S. African Blacks Nobel: Nadine Gordimer's opposition to apartheid, evident in her books, also took her to court". Los Angeles Times. p. 13. Archived from the original on 31 January 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2008.
  2. ^ "SA author, activist Achmat Dangor dies at 71". eNCA. Archived from the original on 6 September 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2020.


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