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Open Book Festival returns to Cape Town

IOL Entertainment · 02 September 2026 at 13:00

Open Book Festival returns to Cape Town

Cape Town’s Open Book Festival returns from September 4 to 6, bringing more than 120 participants and over 60 events exploring themes ranging from African identity and queerness to gender-based violence and the future.

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