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It is no surprise that poetry of Mongane Wally Serote (pictured), Mafika Pascal Gwala and Oswald Mtshali was read at anti-apartheid rallies — these poems no doubt aroused emotions but, more importantly, in the lines of the poems, citizens heard their voices and saw their plights. (Paul Botes/M&G)
MAFIKA PASCAL GWALA

South Africa’s poets write of our new struggle for freedom

Today’s battle is for economic and social freedom, in particular women’s freedom from violence

  • Athol Williams
5 min read
Mafika Gwala leaves behind a body of work that includes essays
MAFIKA PASCAL GWALA

Mafika Gwala: Potent voice not silenced by death

UKZN Professor Michael Chapman remembers "the poet and human being" Mafika Gwala who passed away last week.

  • Michael Chapman
3 min read
Mafika Gwala leaves behind a body of work that includes essays
MAFIKA PASCAL GWALA

Obituary: Mafika Pascal Gwala’s poetry ‘a powerful force’

With the passing of one of South Africa’s finest poets, we pay tribute to his life and works.

  • Katlego Mkhwanazi
3 min read