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This is a list of noted South African poets, poets born or raised in South Africa, whether living there or overseas, and writing in one of the South African languages
Chris van Wyk (1957 – 2014) was a South African children's book author, novelist and poet. Van Wyk is famous for his poem "In Detention" on the suspicious deaths that befell South African political prisoners during Apartheid. In 1976 he published a volume of poetry, It Is Time to Go Home (1979), that won the 1980 Olive Schreiner Prize.
"His poetry was by turns lyrical, satirical and narrative. Sometimes it was fuelled by recollections of his homeland, although he was not politically active on South African issues." – The New York Times) "profuse, fluent, versatile" and "the foremost South African poet of his generation." – The Daily Telegraph
Breyten Breytenbach (Afrikaans pronunciation: [ˈbrɛitən ˈbrɛɪtənbaχ]; 16 September 1939 – 24 November 2024) was a South African writer, poet, and painter.He became internationally well-known as a dissident poet and vocal critic of South Africa under apartheid, and as a political prisoner of the National Party–led South African Government.
This is a list of African poets. Contemporary Africa has a range of important poets across many different genres and cultures. Poetry in Africa details more on the history and context of contemporary poetry on the continent.
Mazisi (Raymond) Kunene (12 May 1930 – 11 August 2006) was a South African poet best known for his translation of the epic Zulu poem Emperor Shaka the Great.While in exile from South Africa's apartheid regime, Kunene was an active supporter and organiser of the anti-apartheid movement in Europe and Africa.
Lionel Abrahams (11 April 1928 – 31 May 2004) [1] was a South African novelist, poet, editor, critic, essayist and publisher. He was born in Johannesburg, where he lived his entire life. [2] He was born with cerebral palsy and had to use a wheelchair until 11 years of age. [1]
Mongane Wally Serote (born 8 May 1944) [1] is a South African poet and writer. He became involved in political resistance to the apartheid government by joining the African National Congress (ANC) and in 1969 was arrested and detained for several months without trial.