Thank you Nathan Adams and Bona Magazine for covering my artists Siphokazi Jonas and Sipho Mabuse in the December issue
Thank you Bona Magazine for covering my artists Siphokazi Jonas and Sipho Mabuse
Inosculation, or to be Bare at the Point of Connection by Siphokazi Jonas
From poetrysociety.org.uk I wanted to brew an intoxicating verse about how my people make peacewhen the love between them chafes into a wound:like the burning of sage to smoke a space open, or the slaughter of livestockto restore ties between those who have departed and those who remain.Here is where I would have come to perform... Continue Reading →
New Poetry Created for Peace Symposium in South Africa by Siphokazi Jonas – The Poetry Society
From poetrysociety.org.uk On Monday 4 December the Portland Japanese Garden is hosting a Peace Symposium in Johannesburg, following Symposiums in New York, London and Tokyo. More details of the event and registration to attend in Johannesburg are available here. There will be four poetry readings during the event. The first is by Siphokazi Jonas, a poet commissioned by The... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas is the commissioned poet for a FREE, public symposia: Peacemaking at the Intersection of Culture, Art, and Nature
Presented by the Japan Institute and Portland Japanese Garden in two cities on 30th November in Cape Town and 4th December in Johannesburg. The FREE, public symposia Peacemaking at the Intersection of Culture, Art, and Nature, convene thought leaders across diverse fields to explore the evolving role of art, cultural institutions, and public spaces as platforms for dialogue, peacebuilding, and community engagement. ... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas is presenting at the Cape Flats Book Festival 4-5 November 2023
READ to RISE is excited be hosting the Cape Flats Book Festival on 4-5 November 2023 at West End Primary School (Merrydale Avenue, Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain). We have an incredible line-up of authors, poets, talks, workshops, etc. planned for both adults and children. Speakers including:Sindiwe Magona, Diana Ferris, Siphokazi Jonas, (she speaks on Saturday from... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas narrator at Gala Dinner at CTICC some photos of a beautiful evening
Dressed by Indoni Fashion House. Siphokazi was the poet-narrator at a beautiful gala dinner and fashion show for about 1000 people at the CTICC last night. It was beautiful to see the different ways in which poetry can show up in all these spaces.
Siphokazi Jonas speaking at the 2023 Cape Flats Book Festival on Saturday 4 November 2023
Don't miss multi-award-winning poet Siphokazi Jonas at the 2023 Cape Flats Book Festival.Saturday 4 November 2023 12:35-12:55West End Primary School.Entrance is FREE
Siphokazi Jonas thanks CapeTalk for all the support for three stunning interviews
Siphokazi Jonas has had a stellar month of radio activity on the Cape’s number one talk radio station CapeTalk. Thank you so much for the support CapeTalk. She has had in depth interviews on the Business of Entertainment on a Thursday night from 9pm to 9.30pm for two consecutive weeks as there was so much to unpack. Siphokazi... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas to appear at open book festival 8, 9 Sept
Siphokazi Jonas will be bringing poems to the Open Book Festival with Hear My Voice this Friday and Saturday
Podcast loaded with South African writer, poet and Producer Siphokazi Jonas speaking on The Business of Entertainment on Cape Talk
South African writer, poet and producer Siphokazi Jonas speaking on The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk on 31 August 2023 at 9pm.The Podcast link is below https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kEIX6gqMXrKOPykWcj7jD?si=9GMOI_9yQJGg8kxsX3GhOQ She was speaking in depth about the award winning short film #WeAreDyingHere, the challenges and can-do attitude and the graft needed to push forward. The production was adapted into an award-winning... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas was the Programme Director at the Iziko South African Museum on the 31 August 2023
Siphokazi Jonas was the Programme Director last night 31 August 2023 at the Iziko South African Museum for the Programme Exploring Innovation and Innovation and Imagination within Museums.
The Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk Thursday 31 Aug at 9 pm, has creative Siphokazi Jonas unpacking pearls of wisdom
Now in its 18th Week, the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk, hosted by Martin Myers every Thursday at 9 pm, has landed Siphokazi Jonas for this weeks episode. https://soundcloud.com/martinmyers/siphokazi-jonas-on-capetalk-thursday-31-aug-at-9-pm Siphokazi Jonas is a multi-award-winning poet, playwright, actor, and producer based in Cape Town. She holds an MA in English Literature as well as an undergraduate degree in Drama and English.... Continue Reading →
Podcast from CapeTalk loaded with guest Siphokazi Jonas “How do we package our art” and more
On Thursday 24 August at 9pm on Cape Talk the show The Business of Entertainment hosted Siphokazi Jonas. She is a multi-award-winning poet, playwright, actor, and producer based in Cape Town.Topics discussed include “How do we package our art" and much more. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ugD3jeDsxNwCPmWvZLv8A?si=7qRWpz0oQcam2qqsSl3oQw She holds an MA in English Literature as well as an undergraduate degree in... Continue Reading →
Tune into CapeTalk and the Business of Entertainment on Thursday 24 August at 9pm with Siphokazi Jonas
On Thursday 24 August at 9pm tune into CapeTalk and the Business of Entertainment and listen to my chat with Siphokazi Jonas, who is a multi-award-winning poet, playwright, actor, and producer based in Cape Town She holds an MA in English Literature as well as an undergraduate degree in Drama and English. https://soundcloud.com/martinmyers/tune-into-capetalk-on-thursday-24-august-at-9pm-with-siphokazi-jonas Her awards include a... Continue Reading →
Delighted to be speaking at Music Exchange on Saturday 24th June | Siphokazi Jonas
Delighted to be speaking on Day 3 at my favorite Conference Music Exchange on Saturday 24th June at Roxy Review Bar with Lesley Wells
Thank you Bona Magazine for the 3 page spread in the May 2023 issue
Celebrated poet, writer and performer Siphokazi Jonas shares her story of working in the arts industry with BONA.
A night of Recognition at the Sanlam Applause Awards
Delighted to have spoken wordOpen the Sanlam Applause Awards last night, MC Carl Wastie and the band the Black ties played as wellSome pictures from the night
Siphokazi Jonas was commissioned as a praise poet for the March 2023 UCT graduation ceremonies
Reflections in a few pictures of Siphokazi Jonas at the UCT Graduations in March Siphokazi Jonas was commissioned as a praise poet for the March 2023 UCT graduation ceremonies, and the feedback has been stellar. More than 5000 students graduated during the 15 ceremonies, which took place over five days. The work reached approximately 30... Continue Reading →
Siphokazi Jonas poem included in Google Arts and Culture World Poetry Day project
https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/arts-culture/celebrate-world-poetry-day-with-an-interactive-poetry-experience/ Google Arts and Culture launches its first interactive poetry project for World Poetry Day 2023. Visitors to the site are invited to experience significant poets in history and contemporary voices around the world. They are also inspired to write their own work using exciting technologies. Siphokazi Jonas, whose poem, A PLACE OF MANY NAMES,... Continue Reading →
Reflections of Siphokazi Jonas at Goodman Gallery on Friday 17th Feb
#ICTAF Siphokazi Jonas at the Goodman Gallery on Fri 17th Feb Reflections in a few snaps
