Siphokazi Jonas on The Jazz Standard with Brenda Sisane
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Siphokazi Jonas is a prominent multi-award-winning South African author, poet, performer, producer celebrated for her powerful stage presence and impactful writing which is known for her exploration of cultural identity, gender-based violence, and linguistic diversity through various art forms. She has gained both national and international recognition for her contributions to literature and the performing arts.
In September 2024, Jonas published her debut poetry collection, Weeping Becomes a River, through Penguin Random House South Africa. The collection delves into themes of linguistic and cultural alienation, drawing from her experiences as a Black learner in former Model C schools during the 1990s and early 2000s. It also weaves together elements of poetry and the traditional storytelling form of intsomi. Weeping Becomes a River received critical acclaim and was selected as one of Brittle Paper's 100 Notable African Books of 2024.
In September 2024, Jonas published her debut poetry collection, Weeping Becomes a River, through Penguin Random House South Africa. The collection delves into themes of linguistic and cultural alienation, drawing from her experiences as a Black learner in former Model C schools during the 1990s and early 2000s. It also weaves together elements of poetry and the traditional storytelling form of intsomi. Weeping Becomes a River received critical acclaim and was selected as one of Brittle Paper's 100 Notable African Books of 2024.
