The Reading List spent a few minutes chatting with Siphokazi Jonas about poetic cliffhangers, revealing yourself through writing, and the joys of the publishing process.

Siphokazi Jonas is a South African poet, playwright and actor. She was the 2016 runner-up for the national Sol Plaatje European Union Award and headlined as the first Featured Poet at the Poetry Africa Festival in 2021. She received a Best Short Film South African Film and Television Award as co-producer of the poetry film #WeAreDyingHere.