Achmat Dangor (born 1948 in Johannesburg) is a South African writer. His most important works include the novels Kafka's Curse (1997) and Bitter Fruit (2001), but he is also the author of three collections of poetry, a novella and a short-story collection. He is the winner of many literary prizes, including the South African Bosman prize for Kafka's Curse. Dangor is also an active development professional and has headed up various non-governmental organisations in South Africa, including the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. He is currently Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela Foundation and lives in Johannesburg, South Africa with his wife, Audrey, and young son Zachary.
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- News Source: Gulfnews.com | 4 days agoAchmat Dangor, Chief Executive of the foundation, who is on a visit to Dubai, said the Nelson Mandela Award for Social Cohesion will acknowledge ordinary groups and communities that will promote innovative programmes and ideas that encourage social
- News Source: I Africa | 20 days agoWe, however, want to point out that the inclusion of his words in this advert should not be construed as Mr Mandela being involved with this initiative in any way. "He has asked not to be drawn into political debates and we trust that his wishes will
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