About
What to expect
Het Zuid-Afrikahuis organises a memorial gathering for South African poet Diana Ferrus.
The gathering focuses on aspects of Ferrus’s life, with authors from the Netherlands, Belgium, South Africa and Suriname taking part.
- Some authors join live at Zuid-Afrikahuis
- Others join online
- Made possible by Maatschappij der Nederlandse Letterkunde
Questions
When does Memories of Diana Ferrus – Memorial Gathering start and end?
Memories of Diana Ferrus – Memorial Gathering runs Thursday, 19 November 2026, 15:00 until 17:30.
Where is Memories of Diana Ferrus – Memorial Gathering?
Memories of Diana Ferrus – Memorial Gathering takes place at Zuid-Afrikahuis, Keizersgracht 141, Amsterdam.
What is the gathering for?
It is a memorial gathering for South African poet Diana Ferrus, who died on 30 January 2026. Her poem ‘I’ve Come to Take You Home’ brought her international fame.
Can I attend online?
The gathering is hybrid. Some authors take part live at Zuid-Afrikahuis; others take part online. The listing gives no online link.
How do I book?
The listing gives no registration link or booking details.
Amsterdam
Getting there
Zuid-Afrikahuis, Keizersgracht 141, 1015 CK Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL
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