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Writer's Groups in South Africa

Eastern Cape
Bhala Writers' Group - Umtata - Contact Mr. Matyumza at 082 6700 907 or email him.

Gauteng

The Monday Workshop is a weekly get-together on Mondays from 18.00 to 22.00. The venue is at 17, Rietfontein Road, Rivonia, Johannesburg. Poetry, stories, novels, and screenplays etc. welcome. Contact Jane Fox on 011-803-1849 or 082 9207 952.

Fully Booked Writers' Group is a new group for writer's and readers of all genres. Share critique, ideas and books. Please contact Mary van Ede for more information. Tel: 011 450 1040

Pretoria Writers' Circle meet on three Saturdays a month. All welcome. 1st Sat: General Meeting at Jupiter Place, Jupiter Street, Waterkloof Ridge; 3rd Sat: Writers Workshop held at a Member's home (members notified of address and time); 4th Sat: Poetry Workshop at Jupiter Place. Contact Chairman, Keith Fisher by email or on 083 681 4060 for more information.

Kwa-Zulu Natal
Live Poet's Society - At each meeting there is usually a notable guest poet, followed by the evening's theme which is decided in the previous month. Members present their poems which are inked to the theme. There is also always a Poet Pourri where members present work on any topic. Adams Books Coffee Shop, Musgrave Centre, Musgrave, Berea, Durban. 5:30 pm every second Wednesday of each month (except January). There is no subscription or entry fee, but donations towards expenses are accepted. Please contact Brett Beiles 031 266 4762 or 082 516 0517; Email

South African Writers' Circle holds monthly meetings. SAWC encourages and assists all writers, both novice and accomplished; and promotes the art of creative writing in general. There is an annual membership. Email Merilyn Tomkins (Chairlady) for more information or phone 031 564 7660.

Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga Writers Association: Please direct your enquiries to the Chairperson of the Association, Mr Marcus Sikosana on 013 249 8576 or 460 6250 or email him.

Western Cape

The Pinelands Writers' Circle meet at 19h30 in the Committee Room of the Pinelands Library on the first Monday of the month from February to November. Each member is encouraged to read aloud a given short story assignment of 1,500 words that he or she has written during the previous month. These assignments are then adjudiated and feedback is given at the next meeting. Membership is R25 per annum. Contacts: Ray Hattingh (Chairman) ray@saarp.co.za 021 592 1279, Stewart Finney (Treasurer) cirrus@pine-wood.co.za 021 532 7601.
Ray Hattingh, Director SAARP. Reg. No: 95 / 09042 / 08, FSP 4234; Director and General Manager, SAARP Social Services. Reg. No: 2006 / 003084 / 08; Head Office and Registered Office of both companies: 125 Vasco Boulevard, Goodwood. Postal Address: P O Box 13222 N1 City 7463. email.
Web. Tel +27 (0)21 592 1279; Fax +27 (0)21 592 1284

Cape Town: Writing Group for Women convene every third Saturday of the month. This writing group for women meets in Cape Town to write and share their thoughts in a casual environment. Snacks are provided. Venue: 5 Howe St. Loft 5, Observatory, Cape Town, from 15:30 to 17:30. For more information email Anna or phone 083 375 9686.

Bergvliet Writers Circle - this group has an annual programme of writing projects including short stories, articles, plays for radio or television, and they have even written an episode of a soap opera. Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month. Membership fee: R40 per annum. Email Lorraine Nevin for more details. Monthly assignments receive a critique, either from two members within the circle, or from an outside critic.

Betty's Bay Writers Group meets once a month to foster and encourage creative writing with a view to being published. This group has been active for over 25 years. Membership is open to all who are interested in developing their writing skills. Members must undertake to submit at least 4 manuscripts per year for evaluation and critique. Our group has close contact with the Bergvliet Writers' Circle. Meetings take place on the second Thursday of every month from 19:00 at Kikimbala, Lipkin Road, Betty's Bay. Contact Jean Martindale on 028 272-9654.

Bhala Writers' Group - Contact: Fikiswa Magqshela or Mrs Yawa at 021 466 2590

Fish Hoek Writers' Group - Meets at Fish Hoek Library. For further information contact Fish Hoek Library on 021 782 1115.

Kenilworth Writers' Circle - For both fiction and memoir writers. Beginners welcome. For enquiries and details contact Jean Knighton-Fitt on 021 762 2724 or email her.

Lansdowne Local Writers Group - Bring along a dozen photocopies of a short story, novel chapter, play scene or poem that you'd like members' constructive criticism and comment. Or just can just listen and enjoy others' work. Meetings are held on the last Saturday of each month from 18:00 at 36 Markham Road, Claremont 7708. Contact Keith Gottschalk on 082 202 3304.

Out to Lunch Writers' Group is a weekly writing group. All writer's are welcome. Provides a platform to write and read every week, with other writers, even if you're a complete novice. Meetings take place every Wednesday between 13:00 and 14:00. C
ontact Mandla Matyumza at the Centre for the Book [62 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town] on Tel: (021) 423 2669 or email her.

South African Writers Association (SAWA) meets quarterly. Contact Keith Gottschalk on 082 202 3304

WriteScapes meet once a month in Kalk Bay and Somerset West. Contact Mandy Lebides on 021 788 8375 or 082 453 6262.

The West Coast Writers Circle meets on the last Saturday morning, monthly, at the Milnerton Library, Pienaar St, in Cape Town. Various topics are covered at the meetings: writing exercises, writing to a theme, peer group review of work, mini-workshops on specific subjects (e.g. poetry, writing for magazines), etc. Members are encouraged to suggest topics and guest speakers. All welcome. More info: phone Alison Smith 021 554 5634 or email