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Deep South Publishing
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Publisher of South African poetry and literary excellence since 1996.

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From the article by Mishka Hoosen: "The Language From the Far Places: Experiences of Mental Illness in Literature" for 'Ploughshares', 2017

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Mishka Hoosen 2016 Cover Art: 'Letter written by Emma Hauck (1878-1920)'
February 7, 2026 at 7:39 AM
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Extracts from 'Slave Trades' (Deep South, 2000) by Ari Sitas

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Cover Art: William Kentridge, from 'Faustus in Africa'
February 4, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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From the article by Kelwyn Sole: '"Here it is safe to assume nothing at all’: aesthetics and the impasse of South African poetry criticism” for 'Scrutiny2', 2016

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Kelwyn Sole 2017 © Poetry Africa Cover Art: Mongezi Ncaphayi, 'Come on, now - 2013'
January 31, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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Extract from 'Bhlawa's Inconsolable Spirits' (Deep South, 2023) by Mxolisi Nyezwa

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Cover Art: Cyprian Shilakoe, 'Mma Koko'
January 27, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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"Staffrider" a short film by Khulile Nxumalo and Tracey Rose for Chimurenga's 'Pan African Space Station' on YouTube, 2019

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STAFFRIDER a film by Khulile Nxumalo and Tracy Rose
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January 24, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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"mah boy stah" and "sol/o" by Seitlhamo Motsapi from 'earthstepper/the ocean is very shallow' (Deep South, 1995/2003)

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Cover Art: Photograph by Ruphin Coudyzer
January 21, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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From the article by Kelwyn Sole: "The Endless Deferral of Value: ‘Formal’ vs ‘Sociological’ Criticism in Black South African Poetry", for 'Wasafiri', 2016

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Kelwyn Sole 2017 © Poetry Africa Cover Art: Mongezi Ncaphayi, 'Come on, now - 2013'
January 16, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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"iron shit" and "the blossoms were (chinese art)" by Phillip Zhuwao from 'Sunrise Poison' (Deep South, 2018)

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Cover Art: Megan Ross
January 13, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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"Mev. Roos" from the new Deep South collection '(don't fall, ma said)' by Alan Finlay

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Cover Art: Bevan de Wet and Io Makandal
January 9, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Deep South & David Krut Bookstore invite you to the launch of '(don’t fall, ma said)' by Alan Finlay

14h30, Jan 10th, 2026
David Krut Bookstore
151 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood
RSVP books@davidkrut.com

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Cover Art: Bevan de Wet and Io Makandal Alan Finlay 2003 © Oriana Montana
January 7, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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From the article by Sizakele Nkosi of 'Complete Poems' by Isabella Motadinyane, for 'Botsotso', 2021 (revised 2025)

For the full article, see Isabella Motadinyane's 'Complete Poems' book page on the Deep South website:
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Isabella Motadinyane 1999 © Poetry99 Cover Art: Photograph by Michael Jaspan
January 3, 2026 at 7:05 AM
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"Soldier in a black dress" and "The looting" by Dimakatso Sedite from 'Yellow Shade' (Deep South, 2021)

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Cover Art: Sam Nhlengethwa, 'My Grandmother’s Kitchen in the 60s'
December 30, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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From the review by Kyle Allan of 'Malikhanye' by Mxolisi Nyezwa for 'LitNet', 2012

For the full review, see Mxolisi Nyezwa's 'Malikhanye' book page on the Deep South website:
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Mxolisi Nyezwa 2024 © Sidima Mazwi Cover Art: Colbert Mashile, 'Leru Leso'
December 27, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Extract from 'Bird-Monk Seding' (Deep South, 2017) by Lesego Rampolokeng

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Cover Art: Sarah Beath
December 23, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Announcing a new book from Deep South

Deep South & David Krut Bookstore
invite you to the launch of
(don’t fall, ma said) by Alan Finlay

14h30 January 10th, 2026
David Krut Bookstore
151 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood, Johannesburg
RSVP books@davidkrut.com
Cover Art: Bevan de Wet & Io Makandal
December 20, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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"Written in silence" and "Apartheid" and "No time for amagwijo" by Ayanda Billie from 'KwaNobuhle Overcast' (Deep South, 2019)

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Cover Art: Bretten-Anne Moolman, 'Human Gestures No. 92'
December 17, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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From the review by Alan Finlay of 'Lament for Kofifi Macu' by Angifi Dladla, for 'New Coin', 2018

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Angifi Dladla 2016 © Vonani Bila Cover Art: Andrew Tshabangu, 'Bucket, Kettle, Stove on the Floor'
December 13, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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"The Monkey-Tree" by Ari Sitas from 'Rough Music: Selected Poems 1989-2013' (Deep South, 2013)

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Cover Art: Adrie le Roux and Elmarie Costandius
December 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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From the review by Kobus Moolman of 'All the Days' by Robert Berold, for 'New Contrast', 2009

For the full review, see Robert Berold's 'All the Days' book page on the Deep South website:
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Robert Berold 2009 Cover Art: Tammy Griffin, 'Untitled 2000'
December 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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'African Life-Writing: Mapping Lives, Making Meaning'

Featuring Colleen Higgs, whose 'my mother, my madness' (Deep South, 2020) book page, can be found here:
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December 5, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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"The rain" and "Inside the river" and "The oven of god" by Mangaliso Buzani from 'a naked bone' (Deep South, 2019)

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Cover Art: Amos Letsoalo, 'Fisherman'
December 2, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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From the review by Moira Richards of 'Light and After' by Kobus Moolman, for 'Rattle' (also published in 'New Coin'), 2011

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Kobus Moolman 2010 © Val Adamson Cover Art: Lyn Gilbert, 'Kokerboom Koppie'
November 29, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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"Judgement day" and "From the accursed" and "Lamb of God" by Joan Metelerkamp from 'Requiem' (Deep South, 2003)

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Cover Art: William Morris, 'The Strawberry Thief'
November 25, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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"DEDICATION (for the critic)" by Lesego Rampolokeng from 'Head on Fire' (Deep South, 2012)

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Cover Art: Dumile Feni, 'Man Singing'
November 22, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Extracts from 'Slave Trades' (Deep South, 2000) by Ari Sitas

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Cover Art: William Kentridge, from 'Faustus in Africa'
November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM