Professor Imraan Coovadia will be in discussion with associate professor Zwelethu Jolobe about his book The Poisoners. The Poisoners is a history of four devastating chapters in the making of the region, seen through the disturbing use of toxins and accusations of poisoning circulated by soldiers, spies and politicians in Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Ben Shaw and Lorne Hallendorff will be in discussion about their book First Kudu: Building a Tech Start-up in Africa. From ‘naughty lists’ to sprinting swans, and wandering ducks to Amarula-based incentives, The First Kudu takes you on a roller coaster ride of a start-up and dives into real learnings along the way.

Sally Cranswick, author and story coach, will present a master class in memoir writing. During this interactive workshop, we will discuss how to take our life’s threads and weave them into a cohesive story by using character, voice, theme and structure. We will look at examples of great memoirs that can inspire us and there will be active discussion, writing and thinking exercises and plenty of time for Q&A. Just bring your pen and notepad and let’s explore what you want to write whilst enjoying the company of a supportive, creative community.

Refilwe Sibande, who is well known in the literary landscape will be reading and telling children’s stories.

Jade Gibson in conversation with Beryl Eichenberger talking about Jade’s book, Glowfly dance.

This informal tour, led by University of Cape Town Emeritus Registrar Hugh Amoore will begin at the War Memorial and traverse the campus to the south, the west and the north finishing at the Cissie Gool Plaza, taking in the Fuller gardens, the Louis Ahrens wing, the Educare Centre, Jock Beattie’s grave, the NSLT/Chis Hani renewal, and the RW James building before returning along University Avenue to the plaza.

‘Zambezia’ (1 hour, 20 min)

A Sunshine Cinema kids films screening session.

Dr Ron Irwin will be in conversation Professor Joan Hambidge about his book, My side of the ocean, which is a novel of great empathy and insight, exploring essential questions about what it means to live and love, when the secure foundations of a life have been ripped away.

Bongani Kona will be in discussion with Wisani Mushwana about his book, A Soft Landing, which is a powerful coming-of-age story about trauma, healing, family and the courage to love and be loved.

Twenty years ago, the young ‘Five Fingers’ fought for the rural town of Marseilles, against brutal police oppression. Now, after fleeing in disgrace, freedom-fighter-turned-‘outlaw’ Tau returns to Marseilles, seeking only a peaceful pastoral life. When he finds the town under new threat, he must reluctantly fight to free it. Will the Five Fingers ride again?

‘Five Fingers for Marseilles’ fuses western influences, from classic Ford-era through Spaghetti and revisionist eras, into a contemporary South African crime drama played in local tongue. Kind note the age restriction: 16 years.