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Certainly this was what happened in most of the practical demonstrations. There were some outstanding posters on display, as well as a collection of photographs (particularly those of Goldblatt) which captured some of the funny-cruel ironies of South Africa superbly. The Fulani poets gave a passionate dramatic rendering of Don Mattera's Azanian Love Song — a powerful expression of despair and re-affirmation. Several dramas were produced by the Cape Community Arts Project, of which the most remarkable was a compelling mime which demonstrated the perversions of unlimited power. The Junction Avenue Theatre Compnay staged their version of Modikwe Dikobe's Marabi Dance, a highly entertaining, but probing portrayal of Doornfontein slum life in the 1940's. And there were the concerts of course: Barry Gilder's rich satire; the Mpondo's burning rhythms; Abdullah Ibrahim's anguished relationship with his piano from v/hich he draws such sweet, raw beauty; Hugh Masekela's jubilant trumpeting which made way, now and then, for the rest of the band, including old King Force Silgee's saxophone which won as much applause then as it did fifty years ago. As we were leaving the concert hall I heard one of the audience, overcome by the experience, exclaim.- 'Now, that was art!' % rBOLDLY announcing UPSTREAM A quarterly magazine of poetry Special introductory offer— Subscribe NOW! and get one issue FREE! A specialist magazine with a zeal for the real stuff Packed with South African poetry Specially invited guest editors will add their talents Including news and reviews to keep you informed And a letters column where you can have your say Your own poetry contributions are invited. Upstream will be published quarterly starting in January 1983. For more details write to Upstream Magazine, P.O. P.O. Box 67, Edgemead 7405. J MOFOLO PLOMER PRIZE The closing date for the 1983 Mofolo-Plomer Prize competition has been extended to 31st March 1983. That gives you a few more months to submit your manuscripts. The sponsors of the Prize — which is worth Rl000.00 — are publishers Ravan Press, David Philip and Ad Donker, and writer Nadine Gordimer. The competition, begun in 1976, is held annually and is awarded to a writer of promise whose reputation is not yet established. Past recipients of the Prize include Mbulelo Mzamane and Peter Wilhelm (joint winners) John Coetzee, Achmat Dangor and this year's winner Rose Zwi. The prize is awarded for prose fiction; a novel or collection of short stories, with a minimum length of 40.000 words. The names of the judges will be announced soon. Send your entries, in duplicate, to Ravan Press, Mofolo- Plomer Prize, Box 31134 Braamfontein, 2017. 12 STAFFRIDER, VOL. 5 NO. 2, <strong>1982</strong>
BOTSWANA FESTIVAL Vicky Alhadeff Lesley Lawson Paul Weinberg STAFFRIDER, VOL. 5 NO. 2, <strong>1982</strong> 13
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