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Launched: Siphokazi Jonas has put out a poetry collection titled Weeping Becomes a River, which explores themes of identity, feminism, womanhood, trauma, community and resilience. Photo: Supplied
AFRICAN FOLKLORE

Siphokazi Jonas on storytelling, survival and the future of African literature

Poet and storyteller Siphokazi Jonas explores identity, lineage and resilience in her debut collection, blending folklore and feminism for a new generation

  • Zingisa Mase
7 min read
Authentic sound: Sjava, who hails from the Drakensberg area of KwaZulu-Natal, released his third studio album ‘Isibuko’ in January. Photo: Gift Dick Banda
IMBIZO MUSIC CONCERT

Sjava has his sights set on a Grammy

But the local muso clarifies that he has not been nominated yet but is being considered for the awards

  • Lesego Chepape
3 min read