# Event Details - **Event Name**: The show must go on…Part 2 of the 11th African Women Writers Symposium (AWWS) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm - **Event Description**: Yes the show will go on this Sunday and you are welcome to join us.Part 2 of the 11th African Women Writers Symposium (AWWS) takes place on Sunday 16th November at the Soweto Theatre. The Symposium is funded by the Department of Sport Arts and Culture and is held in partnership with the Soweto Theatre. This event is free and open to all. Part 1 of our Symposium - held last month - was a resounding success and well received by the public and the media.The African Women Writers Symposium returns with a vibrant programme of writing and publishing workshops alongside compelling panel discussions where emerging and established authors tackle today's most pressing literary social and cultural issues.Back by popular acclaim award-winning poet and writer (of many works as listed below) Arja Salafranca will facilitate a workshop on short story writing. Her advice to any would-be writer is simple: “Read of course read as much and as widely as you can.”How does a writer go from manuscript to published work? Dr. Stacy Hardy — acclaimed poet Wits University lecturer and editor at the Pan-African platform Chimurenga — will lead a special workshop to answer this very question. Along with co-facilitators Dr Raphael d’Abdon and Quaz Roodt she brings a wealth of insight from her global scholarly work to guide writers on the practical steps toward publication.This symposium will tackle the critical role of journalists in our challenging era. We will hear from leading voices like Naledi Moleo (ENCA) Mbali Dhlamini (EWN) and Selaelo Makhwidiri (Salaamedia) as they dissect the pressing issues in media today — from censorship and bias to disinformation and beyond.There will be panels on debut writing with South African writers Nadia Cassim (Not Another Samoosa Run) Mpho Boshego (Diplomatic Ties) as well award-winning writer Zainab Dala Romy Sommer a romance novelist and writing coach and Angolan writer Egna de Sousa.As in previous editions AWWS seeks to engage with the world we inhabit not just the word. In an era of division what do borders and belonging truly mean? We entrust this hefty but stimulating brain-teaser to a dynamic panel: young writer and activist Zulaikha Patel political commentator Tessa Dooms (Power FM) author Zainab Dala and South African indigenous historian Attaqua Ethel Herandien. Together they will explore our shared humanity in the face of discrimination and xenophobia both within South Africa and beyond its borders.The programme will also feature performance poets and music. For more details on the programme see below:Entrance: FREE but booking is essential. RSVP ? bit.ly/AWWS2025_RSVP or email afroartsurban@gmail.comFor media interviews or any additional information please contact media@jtcomms.co.za or call 011 788 7632 or 083 954 6133.Issued by JT Communication Solutions on behalf of African Women Writers’ Network and Afro Arts SA. Programme includes literary workshops panel discussions music and poetryPart 2: Sunday 16 November 2025Time: 10 to 11.30amWorkshop 1:From Draft to Published: A Practical Workshop for Poets & WritersPresenters: Dr Raphael d’Abdon (Unisa) Dr Stacy Hardy (Wits University) Quaz Roodt (University of Johannesburg)Having one’s work published is the aspiration of every writer but where and how does the journey begin? What must one do to stand a chance to be published in magazines and journals? When is one ready to submit a manuscript to a publisher? The workshop facilitated by three experienced South African writers / editors / teachers explores the different phases of the process that leads to publication (reading writing and editing practices; submission; acceptance/rejection; final revision). It focuses on poetry and prose and is designed for all kinds of writers (beginners amateurs professionals).Time: 10 to 11.30amWorkshop 2: Writing Short Stories including publishingPresenter: Arja SalafrancaArja Salafranca has published three collections of poetry A Life Stripped of Illusions which received the Sanlam Award for poetryand The Fire in which we burn. Her third poetry collection is Beyond Touch which was the co-winner in the poetry category of the South African Literary Awards in 2016.Time: 11.30am to 1pm.Panel 1: Debut Publishing: explaining the now and building the futurePanelists: Mpho Boshego Nadia Cassim Egna De Sousa (Angola) Romy Sommer Zainab DalaFacilitator: Nondumiso MsimangaMpho Boshego is the debut author of Diplomatic Ties and Nadia Cassims’ recent book is entitled Not Another Samoosa Run. Romy Sommer is a writing coach and writer of romance books. Egna De Sousa is an Angolan writer poet diplomat and she is the co-author of several anthologies that celebrate cultural diversity and female strength. Zainab Dala is an award winning writer.Time: 1 to 1.45pmRefreshments and BreakTime: 1.45 to 3.30pmPanel 2: Borders Land Home and Belonging: Exploring our shared humanityPanelists: Zulaikha Patel Tessa Dooms Attaqua Ethel Herandien Zainab DalaFacilitator: Prof Nedine Moonsamy (University of Johannesburg)Zulaikha Patel is a writer and activist. Tessa Dooms is a writer social analyst broadcaster and currently a presenter on Power FM. Attaqua Ethel Herandien is a South African indigenous historian social justice activist knowledge keeper and oral and visual storyteller and of Khoisan origin. Zainab Dala is an award winning writer of both fiction and non fiction; she is also a psychologist and physiotherapist.Time: 3.30 to 5pmPanel 3: Searching for the conscience in MediaPanelists: Naledi Moleo Mbali Dhlamini Selaelo MakhwidiriFacilitator: Hassen Lorgat (Media Justice Activist)This panel features professional journalists including Naledi Moleo from ENCA Mbali Dhlamini from EWN and Selaelo Makhwidiri from Salaamedia. The session will look at the challenges facing the media from ownership to misinformation and various other factors.Time: 5 to 5.30pmCultural Programme: Poetry and MusicPoetry: Amogelang Aysha Emmah Mabye Torsten Clear Rybka & Modise SekgotheMusic by the KAMVA String Quartet - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/soweto/the-show-must-go-on…part-2-of-the-11th-african-women-writers-symposium-awws-tickets/80001028777063 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, business, theatre, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: ZAR ## Event venue details - **city**: Soweto - **state**: GT - **country**: South Africa - **location**: Soweto Theatre - **lat**: -26.2490705 - **long**: 27.8598536 - **full address**: Soweto Theatre, cnr Bolani Link and Bolani Rd, 2601 Bolani Rd, Jabulani, Soweto, 1868, South Africa ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The show must go on…Part 2 of the 11th African Women Writers Symposium (AWWS) - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6912f3539faa5.jpg ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The show must go on…Part 2 of the 11th African Women Writers Symposium (AWWS) being held? - **A:** The show must go on…Part 2 of the 11th African Women Writers Symposium (AWWS) takes place on Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm at Soweto Theatre, cnr Bolani Link and Bolani Rd, 2601 Bolani Rd, Jabulani, Soweto, 1868, South Africa. - **Q**: Who is organizing The show must go on…Part 2 of the 11th African Women Writers Symposium (AWWS)? - **A:** The show must go on…Part 2 of the 11th African Women Writers Symposium (AWWS) is organized by JayJay Harilal. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at JayJay Harilal's events? - **A:** JayJay Harilal has 162+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. 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