Poetry Africa explores social justice
The 29th edition of Poetry Africa, presented by the Centre for Creative Arts at UKZN, is six weeks away, will boast a line-up of poets from across the globe delving into social justice.
FOLLOWING its resounding success last year, the 2025 edition of Poetry Africa, presented by the Centre for Creative Arts at UKZN, is descending on Durban once again.
The date has been set for October 6-11 at Seabrooke’s Theatre. This year’s festival poets and participants will investigate the theme: Poetry: Architecture of Social Justice.
“If anyone knows the value of this, it is this year’s featured poet, Ari Sitas. As a sociologist, poet, dramatist, writer, ensemble leader, and civic activist, he has used poetry to build a vision of a better future and as a critique of both the past and the present.
“Sitas is a poet who uses words as scaffolding on which to steady the present moment and as a launch pad for the future, where we can all dream of a more equal and just society. He has been a recipient of many honours, including the Order of Mapungubwe in Silver for his contribution to the social sciences and the arts,” shared the Centre for Creative Arts.
Other featured poets come from South Africa, Mexico, Nigeria, Kenya, Sudan, Palestine, Somalia, Uganda, Reunion Island, the UK, the US, Jamaica, India, Côte d’Ivoire, Ukraine, and Brussels.
The full programme and tickets will be available via the festival’s website: poetryafrica.ukzn.ac.za.
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