Congress of South African Writers

The Congress of South African Writers (COSAW) is a South African grassroots writer’s organisation.

Launched in July 1987,[1] its initial aims were to promote literature and redress the imbalances of apartheid education. It organises literary events, liaises with literacy organisations, conducts research, establishes writing groups, facilitates workshops for aspirant writers from disadvantaged communities and publishes materials.

Achmat Dangor was one of its founding members.[2]

References
  1. Kraft, Scott (1991-10-04). "Perceptive Works Earned Respect of S. African Blacks Nobel: Nadine Gordimer's opposition to apartheid, evident in her books, also took her to court". Los Angeles Times. p. 13. Retrieved 2008-06-15.
  2. "SA author, activist Achmat Dangor dies at 71". eNCA. Retrieved 2020-09-06.


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