And danced to the melodies of desire. O Rabab, singing minstrel of the dunes, Before your melodies my poor heart swoons You are desire’s spy, whispering sands The secrets of the heart are in ...

African monarchs are important figures in their countries. In South Africa, many Zulu people are strongly tied to the royal family and indigenous laws of dispute resolution, including divorce.

An afternoon of poetry and song is to make its return on April 6 after a five-year absence. Organiser Carol Clarke was part of the first event in 1996, but has not hosted it since 2020.