Resources for writers and readers of South African poetry

This blog is all about trying to contribute something specifically South African to the world of poetry online. Apart from my Conversations with South African Poets project, in which I try to engage more with other local writers, I have also collected some resources in the posts linked below that I have found useful or inspiring - I hope you will find them useful too.

1: Where can I publish my poetry in South Africa?
2: Free resources for reading more about South African poetry, and english-language poetry in general
3: Where can I read my poetry to others? Regular open mic events in Cape Town


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