Explore our immersive 30-slide digital collection celebrating South African women’s literary contributions, heritage, and voices through historical archives and original works.
The permanent exhibitions in the museum explore the story of South Africa as told by our writers, from the early colonial times through to the present day. Displays of original manuscripts, rare books, authors’ notebooks and letters are complemented by audio and video components and interactive touch screens. The exhibition has sections that explore many aspects of the nation’s literary heritage, including oral literature and writing that emphasises the global social-ecological crisis.
Visit Amazwi to experience South Africa’s literary heritage!
This exhibition explores the life, work and influence of Mongane Wally Serote, award-winning author and South Africa’s Poet Laureate, who turned 80 in 2024. Over a long career he has produced five novels and thirteen books of poetry, as well as plays, essays and other works. Born in 1944, Serote’s career has spanned South Africa’s transition from colonialism and apartheid to democracy. He is a powerful voice in South African literature, and an inspiration to the generations that follow him.
