Poetica

Reading and Dialogue: Unathi Slasha and Sisonkepapu explore the importance of ‘ordinary’ stories through their poetry and prose with Azola Dayile.

Presenting Athlone Young Poets who have journeyed with Toni Stuart

Authors:

• Toni Giselle Stuart

Mathews Phosa reads from, and discusses his new collection with Antjie Krog

Authors:

• Mathews Phosa
• Antjie Krog

Gabeba Baderoon, Sindiswa Busuku-Mathese and Phillippa Yaa de Villiers speak to Nadia Davids

Authors:

• Gabeba Baderoon
• Sindiswa Busuku
• Phillippa Yaa de Villiers
• Nadia Davids

Siphokazi Jonas, James Matthews and Shirmoney Rhode explore the canon as it stands and where it could go to remain relevant to learners and students. Chaired by Katleho Shoro.

Authors:

• Siphokazi Jonas
• James Matthews
• Shirmoney Rhode
• Katleho Kano Shoro

Emile YX, Andrew Miller and Shameema Williams speak to Adrian van Wyk about the connections between Hip Hop and spoken word.

Authors:

• Emile YX?
• Andrew Miller
• Shameema Williams
• Adrian Diff van Wyk

The illest poetry show in the Cape is finally coming to Cape Town! Featuring Koleka Putuma (SA’s first national slam champ), Pieter Odendaal, Mbongeni Nomkonwana (Lingua Franca) and Adrian Diff alongside the legendary Malika Ndlovu […]

Authors:

• Koleka Putuma
• Pieter Odendaal
• Mbongeni Nomkonwana
• Malika Ndlovu

Gabeba Baderoon and Jolyn Phillips speak poetic journeys in the company of Toni Stuart

Authors:

• Gabeba Baderoon
• Jolyn Phillips
• Toni Giselle Stuart

Khanyiso Mabodla, Lwanda Sindaphi and Mthuthuzeli ‘Blaze’ Zimba speak to Malika Ndlovu about absence and wounds that don’t heal

Authors:

• Khanyiso Mabodla
• Lwanda Sindaphi
• Malika Ndlovu

Babs Gons, Mbongeni Nomkonwana and Ivan Words explore the relationship between language and identity in the company of Jolyn Phillips

Authors:

• Babs Gons
• Mbongeni Nomkonwana
• Ivan Words
• Jolyn Phillips