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Fruits of a Poison Tree
The patriarch of a powerful family dies, and the police are suspicious. Is it a simple suicide, as it appears, or are the police’s suspicions justified? Could one of Mr Zwane’s own family members be responsible for his death, and the ripples of trouble that flow outwards from it? This story is available in isiZulu…
Author
Mxolisi Jele
Language
English
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How to stand up for yourself
If you’re shy and timid, standing up for yourself can seem like something out of your comfort zone and may seem unfamiliar. However, in certain situations, if you don’t stand up for yourself, people can walk all over you. Being assertive, which is simply being more confident, and standing up for yourself may take time,…
Author
Amber Solomons
Language
English
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Chattalogue writing competition
Fundza and Suidoosterfees invite you to unleash your creativity and submit a chattalogue! Are you a budding writer between 13 and 20 years old living in Cape Town? If so, be sure to enter Fundza's chattalogue challenge! *A chattalogue is a short play to be read out loud or acted out. *There should be about…
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Apply to be a 2023 Fundza Fellow!
"If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write." (Martin Luther) Applications for FunDza Writing Fellowship 2023 are now open till 20 February! Who can apply? You need to live in South Africa, be between the ages of 18 to 25, and be passionate about writing! What is it? The FunDza…
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An unusual love story... Writing competition!
February is the month of love.. And we are looking for a scene from an Unusual Love Story. Write a scene of between 500 and 700 words from an unusual love story that gives us a picture of the relationship you have chosen. What is an unusual love story? A love that overcomes barriers, or…
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Enter Fundza's Annual Reader Survey Competition now!
Complete FunDza's Annual Reader Survey and you could WIN BIG! TEN lucky FunDza readers will each win R1000 in cash and a goodie bag of FunDza treats! Winners will be selected by a random draw of valid entries. Please note - you can only enter ONCE! The competition ends on 28 February 2023. It will…
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How to be single on Valentine’s day
"Cause if you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it," Queen B sings in her hit song single ‘Ladies’. This song is an anthem for all women looking to have secure relationships, and there's nothing wrong with that. But in reality, romantic relationships don't bring all the fulfilment: there are divorces,…
Author
Busiswa Mahonono
Language
English
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Student Life
The Matric Bucket List
Matric is the last year of school; after going to school for 12 years, it feels like your entire life. Matric year is as much a year of hardcore exams determining your future as it is a year of closing a chapter. Making memories during this time is essential because you will never get that…
Author
Busiswa Mahonono
Language
English
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Meera and Ameera
Meera and Ameera are best of friends and have wonderful adventures together. *** This work was published by Pratham Books' StoryWeaver under a Creative Commons license. Please note that for publication on the FunDza site, the pictures and the text were separated.
Author
Nimmy Chacko
Language
English
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Something Inbetween: Being Coloured In South Africa
Every time I went to a party, sat with my friends, or participated in a class or an event, the inevitable question would pop up. It was like an elephant in the room, and as soon as there was an opportunity to address it, all eyes would fall on me. “But what are you?”. That…
Author
Drew Haller of Studio Aardtvark
Language
English
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