South African poetry, rich with history, has long been an underappreciated cornerstone of the country’s cultural landscape. But a new free-to-access digital archive is helping change that. Focused on ...

Jean Toomer was a profound literary voice of the Harlem Renaissance and one of the most enigmatic poets of his time. Born in Washington, D.C., in 1894, Toomer straddled the lines of race, culture, and ...

“Our Robert Burns Night celebration is a chance to immerse ourselves in Scottish culture and heritage, honor the legacy of Robert Burns and share an evening of poetry, storytelling and bagpipes with ...

By Elisa Gabbert Elisa Gabbert’s collections of poetry and essays include ... Han Kang has probed at the seams of South Korea’s historic wounds. The Nobel laureate’s latest novel ...

A poetry open mic downstairs at the Spice of Life pub in London’s Soho. An afternoon of poetry for people of all experiences and levels. Come along and join the audience, or sign up on the day between ...

The world knew Jimmy Carter as a president and humanitarian, but he also was a woodworker, painter and poet, creating a body of artistic work that reflects deeply personal views of the global ...

Since 2015, South Africans have been able to apply for or renew a smart ID card or passport at select bank branches across the country, eliminating the need for applicants to queue at Department ...

There are currently 30 bank branches across South Africa where people can get a new passport or smart ID, eliminating the need to visit a Home Affairs branch. Most South Africans dread visiting a ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A popular Atlanta woodworking store, Highland Woodworking, remembers former president Jimmy Carter as a ...

Public sector lender UCO Bank is focussing on South India, Maharashtra and Gujarat to expand its footprint nationally. The Kolkata-headquartered bank currently has a strong presence in East and ...

The bank was established in 2000 after banking licences were issued by the South African Reserve Bank. Back then the bank was called Rennies Bank and rebranded to Bidvest Bank in 2007. Currently, the ...