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Nationwide

Options Africa – Contact Monica Cromhout network@optionsunlimited.co.za

Writing for Radio Group – Contact Chris Smit ludolfsa@yahoo.com

Performing Arts Network of South Africa (PANSA) – Contact pansa@artslink.co.za or (011) 880 5486

PEN – Contact Liesa Jossel liesajossel@mweb.co.za

The Network for Arts and Culture South Africa (NACSA) – Contact Georgina georgina@artslink.co.za or (011) 482 4140

South African National Writers Association – Contact Monica Cromhout options@optionsafrica.co.za

Translators’ Institute of Southern Africa (TISA) – Dave davew@formax.co.za (011) 466 2400

Academic and Non-fiction Authors’ Association of South Africa – Contact Monica Seeber info@anfasa.org.za or (011) 489 593

Eastern Cape

Bhala Writers' Group - Umtata - Contact Mr. Matyumza at 082 6700 907 or email him matyumza@intekom.co.za

Grahamstown Writers' Group – Contact Crysta C.Warren@ru.ac.za  or (046) 622 7042

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 the 1st Saturday of the month at 280 Jupiter (Cnr Rigel South) Waterkloof Ridge. Contact person: Carole 082 490 4425. All welcome. A Poetry Workshop is held on the 2nd Saturday of the month--same venue, same time.

Creative Writing Adventure in Pretoria hold morning (from 09:00) and evening workshops on Saturdays. Evening workshops by arrangement. Cell: 073 269 7858

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 thirdeye@3i.co.za


The South African Writers’ Circle encourages and assists all writers, new and experienced, and promotes the art of creative writing in general. We meet at the Westville Library on the third Saturday of every month and listen to a guest speaker. Lunch is followed by a workshop to put various aspects of writing into practice. In addition to a monthly newsletter, there are monthly writing competitions. Winners earn points towards an annual award and a prize that is presented at our Annual Awards Lunch. To join the SA Writers' Circle go to http://sawriters.org.za/live/ for more details.

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 msikosana@wit.mpu.gov.za

Western Cape

WEST COAST WRITERS’ CIRCLE meets from 9:30 to 11:45 at the Milnerton Library on the last Saturday of each month. Find out more at www.westcoastwriterssa.weebly.com  or email westcoastwriterssa@gmail.com.

Pinelands Writers' Circle – The Pinelands Writers' Circle meet at 9:30am in the Committee Room of the Pinelands Library on the second Saturday of each 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 adjudicated and feedback is given at the next meeting.
Membership is R50 per annum.
Contacts:
• Ray Hattingh (Chairman): tel: 021 592 1279 email: ray@saarp.co.za
• Stewart Finney (Treasurer): tel: 021 532 7601 email: cirrus@pine-wood.co.za


Cape Town: Writing Group for Women convenes 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 annamair@absamail.co.za 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 nevin.home@mweb.co.za  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 at jkf.writing@getaplace.co.za . We hold a writers' retreat on the fourth Saturday of every month. A wide range of people come - from beginners to professionals; from those who just want to write once a month for fun to those who are working on books; from young to old. The day includes warm-up exercises, input of some kind, about three hours of silent writing time. There is a large quiet garden with many nooks and crannies - and time for reading and listening to one another. Feedback ranges from 'affirmative' to 'creative critical' - depending on what any particular writer is needing at that time.

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. Contact Colleen.higgs@nlsa.ac.za or (021) 423 2669

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

Friends of Central Library (FOCAL) Poetry Circle – Contact Marcia Raymond rfg@iafrica.com or (021) 797 9031

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