PRESS RELEASE

For immediate release
Released by the wRite associates
14 April 2020

SALA 2020 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS CLOSING DATE POSTPONED TO
29 MAY 2020

Due to the Covid19 Lockdown in South Africa, which affected our books submission
process, the South African Literary Awards took a decision to extend the call for
submissions period for a month, moving the closing date to 29th May 2020.
While the announcement of the shortlist remains unchanged for 30th September and
the awards ceremony on the 7th November, the situation will depend on the
developments as per our government’s steps regarding the pandemic.
We thus wish to state that these dates may also change in accordance with any
given developments in this regard.
We thank you for your understanding and co-operation.
Below, please note the information regarding the updated Call for Submissions
forms:

Nomination Forms:
Download Submissions and Nomination Forms on www.sala.org.za or
www.writeassociates.co.za

Physical Address:
The South African Literary Awards
74 Mimosa Road, Randpark Ridge, 2125
Postal Address:
The South African Literary Awards
PO Box 1465
Randpark Ridge
2156

For enquiries:
011-791 9209 and/or 060 509 5857
info@writeassociates.co.za

Updated Timelines:
Submissions opening date : 24th February 2020
Submissions closing date : 29th May 2020
Announcement of nominees : 30th September 2020