Essayer OR - Gratuit
Zewande BK Bhengu crowned South African Slam Poetry Champion 2025 at Poetry Africa festival
Cape Times
|October 16, 2025
THE 29th Poetry Africa festival, presented by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), closed at Seabrooke's Theatre with the crowning of Zewande BK Bhengu as South African Slam Poetry Champion 2025.
Zewande Bhengu
Hosted by MC Quaz Roodt, the Slam Jam Finale brought five finalists: Belita Andre, Karabo Bopape, Tiisetso Maeane, Tshepo Molefe and Bhengu, before judges Olive Olusegun (SA), Nick Makoha (Uganda/UK) and Luleka Mhlanzi (SA).
After eliminations, Bhengu took the title, with Tiisetso Maeane second and Belita Andre third.
Bhengu said that he had last performed in 2018 and his return to poetry and the stage were an indication that “writer's block is only a moment and not forever.”
His poems are evocative and express deep-felt sentiments on identity, the price of poverty and the status of mothers.
Cette histoire est tirée de l'édition October 16, 2025 de Cape Times.
Abonnez-vous à Magzter GOLD pour accéder à des milliers d'histoires premium sélectionnées et à plus de 9 000 magazines et journaux.
Déjà abonné ? Se connecter
PLUS D'HISTOIRES DE Cape Times
Cape Times
Redoubling efforts for climate action and development in 2026
AS WE close the chapter on 2025, we are reminded that this year was written in contrasts.
3 mins
December 18, 2025
Cape Times
Church bells should ring beyond 16 Days
Sometimes it takes one decisive leader to make a difference
4 mins
December 18, 2025
Cape Times
Trump expands and tightens US travel restrictions, citing persistent vetting failures
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has issued a sweeping new proclamation expanding and tightening restrictions on the entry of foreign nationals from dozens of countries, arguing that persistent failures in screening, vetting and information-sharing pose unacceptable risks to national security and public safety.
3 mins
December 18, 2025
Cape Times
Lions aim to spoil unbeaten Stormers’ URC homecoming
WHEN a team like the Stormers are on a roll and winning, they can be there for the taking.
2 mins
December 18, 2025
Cape Times
Nelson Mandela's lawyer Ismail Ayob hailed for commitment to justice
ANTI-APARTHEID lawyer Ismail Ayob’s life reflected quiet courage and steadfast commitment to justice, says the ANC in paying tribute to the renowned lawyer who played a pivotal role in representing Nelson Mandela and other Struggle icons.
1 mins
December 18, 2025
Cape Times
Residents recall attack in Palmyra
RESIDENTS of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra are slowly resuming daily life after a deadly shooting at the weekend left US service members dead and triggered hours of heightened security and fear.
1 mins
December 18, 2025
Cape Times
Bending BEE laws for Starlink is a costly gamble SA can ill afford
SOUTH Africa once again finds itself at a familiar crossroads.
3 mins
December 18, 2025
Cape Times
How Trump's tariffs pinched South African SMEs ahead of key US court ruling
ALTHOUGH all eyes are now on a ruling in which the US Supreme Court heard arguments over whether to overturn US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, SMEs have already felt severe pain.
2 mins
December 18, 2025
Cape Times
Slain DJ Warras' fight against hijacked buildings 'invited' threats
SLAIN Warrick \"DJ Warras\"
1 mins
December 18, 2025
Cape Times
Sydney Mourning: Australia’s worst mass shooting
WAILS rang through a packed synagogue yesterday as Sydney's Jewish community laid to rest beloved local rabbi Eli Schlanger, gunned down on Bondi Beach in Australia’s worst mass shooting in decades.
2 mins
December 18, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size