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Writers Festival makes a comeback and chooses to focus on mental health this year

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts opened the 25th edition of the Time of the Writer International Festival hosted virtually on its social media channels on March 14. Dr Siphiwo Mohale, Author and Sphindile Hlongwa, Writers Festival Co-Curator talk to us about the importance of the writers festival, their focus on mental health, and more.
17 Mar 2022 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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