In the seven years since its inception the Franschhoek Literary Festival has become South Africa's foremost forum not only for showcasing some of the world's leading literary talent, but also for airing the most contentious local issues of the moment. High-profile political figures like Moeletsi Mbeki and Tony Leon were amongst many well-known names featured in the mid-May event this year. As far as GSSA membership is concerned, though, the most interesting debate was that on 'To frack or not to frack'.
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