Through the annual commemorative celebration our foundation wants to pay tribute to the rich heritage of Prof. Jakes Gerwel by encouraging free speech, reflection and appreciation of the arts.
In 2019 the Commemorative Celebration coincides with the Opening of our Writers House, Paulet House, in Somerset East. On the programme were the seasoned poet Antjie Krog, Ronelda S. Kamfer, Niël Rademan, Terry Fortune and the beloved Soweto String Quartet.
Hier is ’n paar foto’s van hierdie besonderse dag, waarin meer as 1 200 laerskoolleerders bereik is.
“Jakes Gerwel kindled the flame of freedom that was burning in us as young students searching for our identity, self-worth and dignity for all oppressed people.”
Op Saterdag 27 April het SZ Minnaar, Carla Barnard en Esra Plaatjies met Tracey Lange gesels oor die struikelblokke wat verhoed dat jongmense Afrikaans wil vier en koester. Aangebied in samewerking met die Afrikaanse Taalraad. Kyk na die LitNet-video van die gesprek.
The Jakes Gerwel Foundation (JGF) is pleased to announce their first ever 6-week international fellowship, which is scheduled to take place in […]
