Achmat Dangor

Achmat Dangor

Achmat Dangor (born 1948 in Johannesburg) is a South African writer. His most important works include the novels "Kafka's Curse" (1997) and "Bitter Fruit" (2001), but he is also the author of three collections of poetry, a novella and a short-story collection. He is the winner of many literary prizes, including the South African Bosman prize for "Kafka's Curse". Dangor is also an active development professional and has headed up various non-governmental organisations in South Africa, including the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. He is currently Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela Foundation and lives in Johannesburg, South Africa with his wife, Audrey, and young son Zachary.

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* [http://www.the-ledge.com/flash/ledge.php?conversation=57&lan=UK Interview with Achmat Dangor on The Ledge] , an independent platform for world literature (includes excerpt and audio)


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