Literature Corner: The President: When fiction becomes political

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Recorded05 Jul 2026

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Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Xander Beattie is the fiction writing alter ego of journalist, arts critic and editor Alexander Matthews, about his debut political thriller, The President. Inspired by South Africa's political landscape, the novel explores power, censorship and identity, while highlighting how fiction can push boundaries and spark conversations in ways that other forms of storytelling cannot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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