Recognising literary talent

The Es’kia Mphahlele short story writing competition takes place each year, sponsored by Van Schaik Publishers. Winners of the competition are announced at the memorial lecture. This year, nine submissions were received and judged by a panel of adjudicators. This year’s winner was A New Era by PM Ramapakela. Runner-up was I Fear by SK Motlaka and in third place was HIV and AIDS – The Death Toll by B Ranape.