The Ba re e ne re team is excited to announce that this year's literature festival will be held from 5-6 December 2015. We are working hard to put together an incredible programme so please stay tuned for more information. We can't wait to see you at the festival.
POETRY: ‘The Mountain Kingdom’ by Lizzy Mochochonono
Some conscious poetry for the times we live in. Read 'The Mountain Kingdom' by Lizzy Mochochonono. #Lesothowrites They say dynamite comes in small packages Apparently so does trouble How can a country so small be this divided? All we do in our hearts is tremble As we wonder if the next gunshot will be on … Continue reading POETRY: ‘The Mountain Kingdom’ by Lizzy Mochochonono
SHORT STORY: ‘A journey of discovery’ by ‘Mamohau Thetsane
The “Freedom of Creative Expression” stories continue with "A journey of discovery" by 'Mamohau Thetsane --- It felt amazingly weird at first; everything around me seemed to have rhythm, an inexplicable yet beautiful melody that I could not understand. More amazing was the uncontrollable urge for me to reach for a pen and paper, to … Continue reading SHORT STORY: ‘A journey of discovery’ by ‘Mamohau Thetsane
SHORT STORY: “From the lips of ghosts” by Mafa Maiketso
The “Freedom of Creative Expression” stories continue with From the lips of ghosts by Mafa Maiketso. --- The white-bearded ghost howled and screamed in blood curdling grunts which shook and rattled the stern-looking trees, robust rocks, wet stones, rusting gates and decaying buildings in the vast wasteland nearby. The ghost was going to die again. … Continue reading SHORT STORY: “From the lips of ghosts” by Mafa Maiketso
SHORT STORY: “Going around in circles” by Selloane Tseka
The "Freedom of Creative Expression" stories continue with Going around in circles by Selloane Tseka --- The bar was almost full, with people milling about, some playing pool and others chatting excitedly to their friends. I was the only one at my table. No one spoke to me except for a few guys who sneered … Continue reading SHORT STORY: “Going around in circles” by Selloane Tseka
The state of arts education in Africa
One cannot teach art, the arts are something people do. Teaching is simply a matter and means of guiding the process.
SHORT STORY: “The Confrontation” by Nomak’hosi Adontsi
An entry into our Freedom of "Creative Expression" writing contest held in January 2015, this is The Confrontation by Nomak’hosi Adontsi. --- It was a new year; the first day of school meant new clothes as well as new hearts. I could tell by the brightness of their faces that something great had happened in their … Continue reading SHORT STORY: “The Confrontation” by Nomak’hosi Adontsi
SHORT STORY: “Perfect Fits” by Khosi Rajeke
Below is a short story called Perfect Fits written by Khosi Rajeke. It is the 3rd winner of Ba re e ne re's recent "Freedom of creative expression" writing contest. Please enjoy and share! #lesothowrites --- I have heard that finless fish that tend to drown in water can flourish in bowls of liquor like … Continue reading SHORT STORY: “Perfect Fits” by Khosi Rajeke
The Future of Arts Education: Notes from Johannesburg
The Future of Arts Education: Conference notes from Johannesburg by Lineo Segoete I had the honour of being invited by Pro Helvetia Johannesburg to attend the Creatives Make It Happen conference at University of Johannesburg between 8-10 2015. Thereafter I attended the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) Regional Conference on Arts Education from 11-13 … Continue reading The Future of Arts Education: Notes from Johannesburg
SHORT STORY: “Rear-ended” by Pontšo Mpholle
Our next story from Ba re e ne re‘s recent “Freedom of creative expression” writing contest is the provactive Rear-ended by Pontšo Mpholle. This was another one of our 3 contest prize-winners. Enjoy! *** So, my nudity makes you uncomfortable? Good. That is the whole point of art, to make people uncomfortable; to evoke-provoke-invoke emotions and incite cognitive tumult … Continue reading SHORT STORY: “Rear-ended” by Pontšo Mpholle
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