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The Citizen
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Glenwood Book Fair attracts scores of visitors
THE inaugural Glenwood Book Fair is the talk of the town with organisers and visitors still buzzing about the success of the event that was held at the Phansi Museum from May 29 to 31. The Glenwood fair was organised by Micromega Publications, the organiser of the Durban International Book Fair, and it drew crowds of over 500 people, including vendors and authors. Anivesh Singh, the organiser, said visitors came from as far afield as Gqeberha, Johannesburg, Chile, and Canada to browse through countless amounts of literature and witness the launch of several books. 'One of the highlights of the event was the standing-room-only launch of Shut Your Pothole, the latest collection of political cartoons by the acclaimed Dr Nanda Soobben. Equally well-received was the launch of Healing Ink, an anthology of poetry written by youth,' said Singh. Also Read: Healing Ink calls for poetry submissions The fair coincided with the birthday of Dr Paul Mikula, founder of the Phansi Museum, who was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Durban International Book Fair in 2023. Among those who launched their books was Gordon Michael. His children's book, Admiral, tells the tale of Durban's most famous tortoise, how he ended up at Mitchell Park, and how he got his name. He was in great company as the editor of Healing Ink, 19-year-old Sarada Naidoo, flew in from Gauteng to be part of an interactive session with some of the young contributors reading their poems in public for the first time. The theme for the Glenwood Book Fair was 'Bibliotherapy – healing through writing' which suited Healing Ink, an anthology of poetry by youth on mental health. 'The book has a lot of voices that talk about mental health and their personal struggles. I was inspired to focus on mental health because I have been through a lot of issues myself. I struggled to express myself and used my poetry as an outlet. It was not meant to be published but I hope it serves the purpose, to heal and help whoever needs it,' said Naidoo. With vendors, authors, publishers and visitors singing the praises of the inaugural event, the organisers expressed hope that the Glenwood Book Fair will grow to rival the Grahamstown Arts Festival, with future editions expanding into events and activations throughout the Glenwood area. For more information or to find out about upcoming events, contact Anivesh Singh on anivesh@ For more from Berea Mail, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
19-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
R15 000 up for grabs for best new logo design
R15 000 up for grabs for best new logo design The new logo must reflect its past achievements and history, but also portray the camaraderie and pleasurable learning opportunities it offers current members. The society is offering R15 000 in prize money to the creative designer of the new logo that best reflects PSSA's objectives. The closing date for design entries is 31 August 2025. Visit to read more about PSSA and their motivation for a new logo. Some background: · PSSA was founded in 1954 because it was believed a representative body would be the best vehicle for promoting high photographic standards and to look after the interests of all photographers and clubs in South Africa. The founding members believed in the principle of stronger together. · Among PSSA's achievements over the past 70 years are international recognition of several members as world-leading photographers, and PSSA winning an international competition for nine consecutive years. · While PSSA is rich in history and achievements, it keeps members updated with the latest photographic techniques and social media opportunities. Members are encouraged to work towards earning national and international honours on various levels. · PSSA promotes personal skills by offering a countrywide competition to measure personal work through national and international salons. · The photographic skills of club members are improved by training judges who provide knowledgeable feedback during competitions. Members are also offered learning opportunities with lectures and workshops by expert speakers at regional and annual national congresses. · The society promotes school and youth photography with dedicated salons and competitions. · PSSA was invited by the official South African government training body — MICT SETA — to assist with formulating a curriculum to obtain photographic qualifications. Further enquiries: PSSA Marketing Director Nicol du Toit Email: nicol@ or Cell: 082 377 8285 or PSSA 1st Vice President Geoff Feldon Email: thefeldons@ or cell 082 464 3221 At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Garlands have all the lucky numbers
Garlands have all the lucky numbers Line! Bingo! The Garlands Ladies Luncheon Club recently left it all to Lady Luck hoping to be the one to call Bingo. During their monthly meeting on April 24, one could only hear the sounds of markers crossing out numbers called by game-master Pam Foster. Yeses were hissed under breath as members and guests edged closer to winning the game. Mandy Jarvis and Jenny Dharmavir walked away as the winners of the day and their victories were joyfully celebrated over lunch, as members charged their glasses and engaged in jovial fellowship. The May luncheon will take place on May 29 during which Gerhard Ferreira, a blind adventurer, will take the ladies on his journey to summiting Mount Kilimanjaro. For more information about the club, and its monthly meetings or to become a member email club president, Margie Kostelac at margie.h@ ALSO READ: Garlands put their earthly treasures on display ALSO READ: WATCH: Garlands line up for boot-scooting festivities At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
27-04-2025
- The Citizen
Slow down in nature … just a hop, skip and jump outside Ekurhuleni
Slow down in nature … just a hop, skip and jump outside Ekurhuleni Sometimes visitors are Melville Koppies' best marketers. 'As you get older, time flies,' one visitor said. 'We need to find ways to slow it down. And breaking your routine, seeing and experiencing new things and meeting new people are just some things you can do. All these things happen easily on the Koppies.' 'I feel like I'm not in the city. I feel safe and free of pollution,' said another visitor. 'It's one of the best causes to support in Joburg,' said someone else. The money you pay supports the families of three conservation workers who work full-time to maintain the paths (and make new ones), keep the Koppies clear of invasive alien plants and weeds, and burn the grassland areas from time to time to prevent them from becoming a forest and so maintain the grasslands' biodiversity. The Koppies is open every Sunday from 08:00 to 11:30. The cost is R100pp, R50 for under 18s and under five's get in free. You can enjoy self-guided hikes of between 500m and 5km and book a personalised guided tour (079 532 0083). Monthly events: Second Sunday of each month is storytelling and the last Sunday of the month is a guided hike (maximum three hours/8kms). Security and safe parking are provided opposite the entrance to Melville Koppies, at Marks Park Sports Club, in Judith Road, Emmarentia. All income used for conservation of the Koppies. For more details contact: wendavid@ 079 532 0083 or #melvillekoppies. ALSO READ: Young and old can enjoy Melville Koppies ALSO READ: Be sure of interesting finds on a Melville Koppies hike At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
