ATTENTION: News editors
Media Advisory
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
The University of Johannesburg, in association with the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF), is pleased to invite media to the book launch of Bloke of All Ages: Perspectives on Bloke Modisane.
The book is edited by Dr Siyabonga Njica, from Cambridge University, United Kingdom, and Prof Siphiwo Mahala, from the University of Johannesburg.
Modisane was a South African writer and journalist from the 1950s illustrious pantheon of Drum magazine journalists. Forced into exile, he escaped South Africa via Botswana and went to live in several countries. He died in Germany on 1 March 1986, and this year marks exactly forty years since his passing. This book launch will mark more than just a celebration of his life and works. It will bring together scholars, writers, readers, journalists, and members of Modisane’s family to reflect on his enduring legacy and interrogate pertinent issues.
Event details:
Date: Thursday, 26 February 2026
Time: 16h00 – 18h00
Venue: Chinua Achebe Auditorium (Level 6), University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Format: Hybrid
RSVP: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AL_SCHfmSRaQcnK_5gG8sg
Issued by:
Masego Panyane
Media Liaison
University of Johannesburg
Tel: +27 11 559-1571
Cell: + 27 84 067 7528
Email: masegop@uj.ac.za
