Thank you to Business Day who call the work by Siphokazi Jonas an exquisite and original collection
Stunning review from Business Day regarding Weeping Becomes a River
The 14th edition of Music Exchange is a one-day conference jam-packed with eight stellar speakers.
The 14th edition of Music Exchange is a one-day conference jam-packed with stellar speakers.The conference welcome is by award-winning Siphokazi Jonas, who has just published her debut book by Penguin Random House, "Weeping Becomes a River".We then have our esteemed thought leader, investigative journalist and film writer/ director/ producer, Diana Neille, who will attend and deliver the keynote address at this year's Music Exchange Conference (#MEX24) being... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi takes Weeping becomes a River to Gauteng this week for 3 book launches
After a packed Launch at the Book Lounge in Cape Town last week, Siphokazi takes Weeping becomes a River to Gauteng this week for 3 book launches. The dates are: 5 November - Exclusive Books - Rosebank at 6pm. 6 November -Exclusive Books - Woodlands Mall at 6pm. 7th November - Book Circle Capital - Melville at 5.30pm. Poetry... Continue Reading →
Reflections in 32 pictures of a packed Book Lounge for the launch of Weeping Becomes a River
A quick snapshot of a jam packed Book Lounge on Thurs 24th October in Cape Town for the launch of Weeping becomes a River. Thank you to Simon Shiffman and Martin Myers for the photos.
Penguin Random House SA published Weeping Becomes A River book tour starts 24 October in Cape Town
Siphokazi Jonas's book tour for #WeepingBecomesARiver launches on October 24 at The Book Lounge, featuring Nondwe Mpuma and highlighting the literary significance of Jonas's work.
Siphokazi Jonas will be at Poetry Africa in Durban from 10-12 October
The 28th Poetry Africa festival features Siphokazi Jonas debuting her poetry collection and a film, with a diverse lineup of events.
Siphokazi Jonas to be interviewed on Friday 20th on Pippa Hudson show on CapeTalk at 13h40
On the eve of the multi-award-winning writer, performer and poet Siphokazi Jonas’ forthcoming debut, Penguin Random House poetry collection, Weeping Becomes a River, released in September 2024, the latter part of 2024, into 2025 looks to be an eventful and confirmatory career trajectory for the firebrand. Siphokazi Jonas will be interviewed on Friday 20th on Pippa Hudson... Continue Reading →
2024 Open Book Bestsellers – Weeping Becomes a River by Siphokazi Jonas 2nd best seller
"Weeping Becomes a River" by Siphokazi Jonas, published by Penguin Random House, was 2nd bestseller at Open Book Festival.
Critically acclaimed poet Siphokazi Jonas debuts poetry collection
Siphokazi Jonas, acclaimed producer, poet, and performer, releases debut poetry collection "Weeping Becomes a River," exploring women's trauma, resilience, and healing, and addressing gender-based violence. (29 words)
Siphokazi Jonas picked up her author copies of Weeping Becomes a River from Penguin Random House yesterday
Siphokazi Jonas, a talented writer and poet, is set to release her debut poetry collection, "Weeping Becomes a River," in September 2024. The collection delves into her experiences as a black learner in South Africa's evolving education system and explores themes of tradition, family, and identity. The collection has garnered praise for its political relevance and unique narrative form. Siphokazi will embark on a book tour, starting with an appearance at The Open Book Festival in September.
Celebrating Indigenous Heritage: “The People of the Sun” Film Highlights Ouma Katrina’s Legacy and the San Community
The Blue t production company and Patriot Films SA collaborated to create "The People of the Sun," a film honoring Ouma Katrina Esau's efforts to preserve the N|uu language and San community. The film highlights poet Siphokazi Jonas' evocative voice and aims to raise awareness and support for Ouma and the San community.
Siphokazi Jonas at Open Book Festival 2024 for 4 events #OBF2024
Over the years Open Book has become a trusted space in which difficult conversations are possible. Core to what we do is our recognition of the importance of books to explore the world in which we live. Writers and their work is at the centre of the Festival, but of no less importance is the audience that joins... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas’ forthcoming debut, Penguin Random House poetry collection, Weeping Becomes a River, released in September 2024
Cape Town, 6 August 2024 – On the eve of the multi-award-winning writer, performer and poet Siphokazi Jonas’ forthcoming debut, Penguin Random House poetry collection, Weeping Becomes a River, released in September 2024, the latter part of 2024, into 2025 looks to be an eventful and confirmatory career trajectory for the firebrand. Siphokazi Jonas is a weaver... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas for Open Book Festival 6 – 8 September in Cape Town
Stunning #OpenBookFest memories to be made from 6 - 8 September in Cape Town Siphokazi Jonas will be part of the amazing #OBF2024 lineup and is definitely looking forward to making it one for the books! Check out the rest of the incredible lineup on https://openbookfestival.co.za/ Tickets available on Webtickets.
Siphokazi Jonas speaks at 2024 Spark Impact Bootcamp hosted by Sunshine Cinema
2024 Spark Impact Bootcamp in full swing with 20 new young South African media entrepreneurs and activists joining our solar cinema network, selected out of over 500 candidates, with the generous support of E Squared Investments FirstRand Foundation, Jobs Fund, Investec, National Lottery, Oppenheimer Memorial Trust and many more! The first two days have focused on introducing the trainee impact facilitators to the... Continue Reading →
The Corona Sunsets Festival World Tour Cape Town 6th of April 2024 with Siphokazi Jonas
The Corona Sunsets Festival World Tour returns to Cape Town, South Africa on the 6th of April 2024. More Than Music: Opening ceremony with Siphokazi Jonas & UCT Choir • Earth Mandala • The Litterboom Project • Pangeaseed Foundation • We Are Ocean • Cinema • Daniel Popper • Food Garden • Veld & Sea... Continue Reading →
Join Makazi Nomabali, the Aunt Who Tells Stories on 13 March at the Open Book #youthfest
This one is for the little ones and their guardians! The Open Book #youthfest is about to take over Cape Town Join Makazi Nomabali, the Aunt Who Tells Stories, for a digital and in-person story session for Grade 1-3 Date: 13 March 2024RSVP link to bring your learners: https://lnkd.in/dzFRqaavRead more on www.openbookfestival.co.za
Siphokazi Jonas at the performance lecture From Broken Bones to Healing Hearts My Journey with Sarah Baartman
On the 14th February Siphokazi Jonas was with Dr Diana Ferrus appearing in the work "From Broken Bones to Healing Hearts: My Journey with Sarah Baartman” The Performance Lecture was held at the Star Theatre, Homecoming Centre in Cape Town. Internationally renowned poet and storyteller Diana Ferrus delivered a performance lecture about her spiritual and emotional journey with Sarah... Continue Reading →
The Business of Entertainment speaks to over five hundred thousand listeners per month
As we close 2023 the Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9 pm, has had a stellar year since the shows launch in May 2023. All the podcasts are loaded on the Cape Talk website on the podcast page https://www.capetalk.co.za/podcasts/679/the-business-of-entertainment?ref=pid:92 or go the MEX podcast page on Spotify and Listen https://open.spotify.com/show/7CCcqSqVPZplVsZA81XoY0?si=nLJnG1jrTkSBqO2yR6ZJSA The guests have been outstanding starting... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas Contributes to the Series “Lessons from My Father”
Lessons from My Father is a series of interviews and stories collected and written by Steve Anderson. Anderson has been a high school teacher for 34 years, 26 of them at two schools in East London and the past eight at a school in Cape Town where he heads up the Wellness and Development Department and... Continue Reading →
