Being a better human being: in conversation with Angifi Dladla

Penfold, Tom 2018. Being a better human being: in conversation with Angifi Dladla. Journal of the African Literature Association 12 (3) , pp. 324-340. 10.1080/21674736.2018.1553426

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Abstract

In 2017, the South African poet Angifi Dladla released his second collection of poetry, Lament for Kofifi Macu, published by Deep South Press. This follows a hiatus of 11 years since the publishing of his debut work The Girl who then Feared to Sleep & Other Poems. The new collection marks a departure from several aspects of Dladla’s previous works but continues his uncompromisingly critical gaze at the structure and personalities of contemporary South African politics. With the perceived promise of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s “New Dawn” still fresh in the minds of many, will hopes for a successful post-apartheid future once again gain prominence or is South Africa destined to continue its struggle with economic inequality, racial tensions and squandered opportunities for years to come? Speaking to Tom Penfold after the release of Lament, Dladla gives his views on this question, his latest release, and his views on the future of poetry in South Africa.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	History, Archaeology and Religion
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis
ISSN:	2167-4736
Last Modified:	01 Oct 2024 15:31
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/171953

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