Book Lounge launch for Weeping Becomes A River was a great success.
Category: Siphokazi Jonas
Siphokazi Jonas
The Radioactive Blog is organising this event “Let the Stanza Breathe” 19th July
The Radioactive Blog’s “Let the Stanza Breathe” event will showcase diverse poets, including those from the deaf community, on July 19, 2025.
Siphokazi Jonas participating in the Vrystaat Arts Festival 17th July
Siphokazi Jonas’s poetry explores linguistic and cultural alienation in post-apartheid South Africa, reflecting on tradition, religion, and migration.
A Stellar two years with The Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk – Podcasts to listen to
The Business of Entertainment, hosted by Martin Myers on CapeTalk, explores creative careers with inspirational guests. Celebrating two successful years, it offers practical insights and motivational conversations weekly.
Reflection in pictures from Franschhoek Literary Festival
Reflection in pictures from 2025 Franschhoek Literary Festival Siphokazi Jonas was part of two powerful sessions at this year’s Franschhoek Literary Festival, both happened on Friday 16 May 2025 ONE, AN OTHER Joined by Ashanti Kunene, Siphokazi explores the linguistic and cultural alienation experienced by Black learners in former Model C schools during the ’90s…
Open Book Festival 2025 a week of creative workshops in Cape Town 2nd to 7th June
The Open Book Festival in Cape Town features a Workshop Week from June 2 to 7, 2025, at Bertha House, with acclaimed writers offering hands-on creative workshops.
Ululations of Excellence for Siphokazi Jonas
The NIHSS celebrates 10 years of HSS Awards, honoring Siphokazi Jonas’s Weeping Becomes a River in Best Fiction: Poetry category.
Siphokazi Jonas will be at the Franschhoek Literary Festival on 16 May 2025
Siphokazi Jonas will participate in two sessions at the 2025 Franschhoek Literary Festival, focusing on cultural alienation and poetic reflections on nature and humanity.
Siphokazi at Page Turners Book Club in Pinelands on Wednesday 16th April 10am
Join Siphokazi at Pinelands Library on April 16th to discuss her award-winning poetry book, “Weeping Becomes a River,” exploring cultural alienation.
Siphokazi Jonas – Digtersparadys huldig Breyten Breytenbach at the KKNK
Digtersparadys honored Breyten Breytenbach, featuring tributes and poetry readings by notable artists.
Siphokazi Jonas at KKNK on Friday, 4 April, at 17:30
Join us at KKNK Oudtshoorn on April 4 at 17:30 for poetry, music, and tributes, with free entry.
Siphokazi Jonas’ Weeping Becomes a River a joint winner for Best Poetry at the 10th Annual Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Awards
Siphokazi Jonas’ Weeping Becomes a River won Best Poetry at the HSS Awards, recognizing contributions to society through research and creativity. Congratulations to Lynthia Julius!
