Poetry readings and performances have had to move online and find new ways of presenting itself to the masses.  The Poetry Relief Fund started by Hear My Voice is both a response and solution to the plight of South African...

Friends! Our next quarterly print edition Poetry Potion 12: The Others is about to hit the shelves. We are proud to reveal the cover art for this edition, designed by Johannesburg artist Matthews Tshuma. This Edition is themed 'The Others'  and sees...

The 2017 Izimbongi Poetry festival will take place on 11 November at UJ's Con Cowan Theatre, (Bunting Road). The festival is a platform for young poets from The University of Johannesburg to showcase work created throughout the year. This year's...

Firstly, I am honoured to now be part of an organization that has consistently provided young creative minds with a platform to express themselves. In an age where access to space and outlets depends on association or the weight of...

  Keitumetse 'Abi' Tlhako is a young poet born and raised in Rustenburg, in the North West province of South Africa. Currently studying Diagnostic Radiography at The university of Johannesburg, Abi is also steadily carving out a name for herself...