In 2017 I attended a residency at the Vermont Studio Center where I met writer Ilana Masad. She interviewed me for The Other Stories podcast. We talked about my first novel, The Peculiars, and I did a short reading from the book. Since Ilana is Israeli-American we also talked a bit about the South African… Continue reading 2017 Interviews and Profiles
2015 Interviews and Profiles
In 2015 I was interviewed by the fabulous Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah for This is Africa about the feminist books that have shaped my life. I talked about Ariel Levy's Female Chauvinist Pigs and how it had shaped my thinking about raunch culture.
2014 Interviews and Profiles
In 2014 I was interviewed by News24 journalist, Jennifer Sanasie, about a range of issues including feminism, gender-based violence, and sexual rights. We discuss the usefulness of commemorative events like the 16 days, why we need to talk about sex with young women, the state of the government response to gender-based violence, and the power… Continue reading 2014 Interviews and Profiles
2013 Interviews and Profiles
Mail and Guardian: Kenny Kunene: SA's most offensive man? I was interviewed by journalist Faranaaz Parker about Kenny Kunene's flippant comments around rape and how they promoted myths about sexual violence in South Africa. IOL: Kenny Kunene 'Enjoys Gang Rape'. I was interviewed by journalist Ntokozo Sindane about Kenny Kunene's flippant comments around rape and… Continue reading 2013 Interviews and Profiles
2012 Interviews and Profiles
Here is a selection of interviews and media coverage of my work from 2012. Talking Heads: I talked to author Yewande Omotoso about My First Time for the Talking Heads project here. Yewande and I discussed the journey and development of the project. Daily Maverick: No Violence Against Women and Girls: 16 Days is All You… Continue reading 2012 Interviews and Profiles
2010 Interviews and Profiles
A selection of interviews from 2010
Jen Thorpe 