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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
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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