Literary legacies, gender issues: Here's what to expect from this year's Time of the Writer festival

The 27th Time of the Writer festival, hosted by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, kicks off on Thursday 14 March.

It runs until 21 March, under the thematic banner of "Reflections, Resonance & Revival", spotlighting the critical role of writers and literature in reinforcing the nation's democratic values and global stature.

In a celebration of female literary prowess, more than 50% of the festival's participants are women writers – 64 out of 105 talented voices. This significant representation underscores the festival's continuous commitment to promoting inclusivity, diversity and gender equality within the literary domain.