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Achmat Dangor's Biography

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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  • News Source: News 24 | about 1 month ago
    The Oscar-winning South African-born actress Charlize Theron has admitted to auctioning off a meeting with Nelson Mandela without getting his permission, the Saturday Star reported on Saturday. Theron's publicist, Amanda Silverman, was quoted as
  • News Source: The independent | about 1 month ago
    Neither presidents nor film stars are safe from moves to protect the image of Nelson Mandela. Actress Charlize Theron has become the latest person to fall foul of the protectors of the 91-year-old icon's legacy. The Nelson Mandela Foundation has
  • News Source: News 24 | about 1 month ago
    Rumours on Thursday that former South African president Nelson Mandela was gravely ill were laughed off by his grandson, who said he had breakfast with the beloved icon that morning. Rumours have been circulating in media and political circles this

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