South African Literary Awards

Annual prizes given to South African writers

South African Literary Awards

Awarded for| Literary excellence
Country| South Africa
Reward(s)| R30 000
First award| 2005; 20 years ago (2005)
Website| sala.org.za

The South African Literary Awards (SALA) have been awarded annually since 2005 to exceptional South African writers. Founded by the wRiteassociates, in partnership with the national Department of Arts and Culture (DAC), the awards "pay tribute to South African writers who have distinguished themselves as ground-breaking producers and creators of literature" and celebrate "literary excellence in the depiction and sharing of South Africa's histories, value systems, philosophies and art".[1] The Awards are open to work in all of South Africa's eleven official languages, and they may include posthumous honours.

Since 2005, the number of awards has multiplied — there are now fourteen categories, recognising a variety of literary forms. There are categories for children's literature, youth literature, literary journalism, novels, poetry, creative non-fiction, debut works, and literary translation; and two named awards, the K. Sello Duiker Memorial Award (for novelists under the age of 40) and the Nadine Gordimer Short Story Award. Lifetime achievement is recognised in the Poet Laureate Prizes and the Lifetime Achievement, Posthumous, and Chairperson's Awards.[2]

SALA was founded by the wRite associates in partnership with the South African Department of Arts and Culture.[1][3] Since 2012, the awards have been given at the annual Africa Century International Writers Conference.[4] The inaugural conference was hosted by the University of the Free State in 2012, supported by the SABC. As of 2021, the winner in each category received R30 000, and the National Poet Laureate received R100 000.[5]

## Poet Laureate Prizes

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### National Poet Laureate Prize

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* Mazisi Kunene (2005–2006)[6]
* Keorapetse Kgositsile (2006–2018)[6]
* Mongane Wally Serote (2018–present)[5]

### Regional Poets Laureate Prize

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* Ronelda Kamfer, Afrikaans (2021)[7]
* Themba Patrick Magaisa, Tsonga (2021)

The Regional Poet Laureate Prize was awarded for the first time in 2021. The prize is intended to guide the selection of future National Poet Laureates.[4]

## K. Sello Duiker Memorial Award

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The K. Sello Duiker Memorial Award, named for the South African novelist K. Sello Duiker, recognises novels and novellas by authors under the age of 40.[2] The age limitation was not in place in the award's early years.

K. Sello Duiker Award Winners  Year  | Winner  | Work  | Language  | Ref.

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2024  | Sihle Qwabe | The Resurrection | English  | [8]
2023  | Dimakatso David Mokwena | Here Comes the Gay King | English  | [9]
2022  | Nick Mulgrew | A Hibiscus Coast | English  | [10]
Mzoli Mavimbela | Amazwembezwembe KaGxuluwe | Xhosa
2021  | Karen Jennings | An Island | English  | [11]
Lihle Sokapase | Yapatyalaka ibhobhile | Xhosa
2020  | Phumlani Pikoli | Born Free-Loaders | English  | [12]
2019  | Chase Rhys | Kinnes | Afrikaans  | [13]
2018  | No award  | [14]
2017  | Nthikeng Mohlele | Pleasure | English  | [15]
2016  | Willem Anker | Buys | Afrikaans  | [16]
Panashe Chigumadzi | Sweet Medicine | English
2015  | Zukiswa Wanner | London Cape Town Joburg | English  | [17]
2014  | Jamala Safari | The Great Agony and Pure Laughter of the Gods | English  | [18]
2013  | Karen Jayes | For the Mercy of Water | English  | [19]
2012  | Sonja Loots | Sirkusboere | Afrikaans  | [20]
Diale Tlholwe | Counting the Coffins | English
Nhlanhla Maake | Manong a lapile | Southern Sotho
2011  | Dan Sleigh | Afstande | Afrikaans  | [21]
E. D. M. Sibiya | Ngiyolibala Ngifile | Zulu
2010  | Motlatlhego Victor Molele | Mmaphefo le Maphefo | Sepedi  | [22]
Kgebetli Moele | The Book of the Dead | English
2009  | Chris Marnewick | Shepherds and Butchers | English  | [23][24]
H. R. Tshianane | Vhuanzwo | Venda
Kabelo D. Kgatea | Monwana wa Bosupa | Tswana
Siphatheleni Kula | Inkawu idliw’ ilila | Xhosa
2008  | Njabulo Ndebele | Fine Lines from the Box: Further Thoughts about Our Country | English  | [25]
2007  | Bruce Mikhomazi Ngobeni | Body of work  | Tsonga  | [26]

## Nadine Gordimer Short Story Award

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The Nadine Gordimer Short Story Award, named for the South African novelist and short story writer Nadine Gordimer, recognises short story collections by a single author.[2]

Nadine Gordimer Award Winners  Year  | Winner  | Work  | Language  | Ref.

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2024  | Dawn Garisch | What Remains | English  | [8]
2023  | Terry-Ann Adams | White Chalk | English  | [9]
2022  | Mzoli Mavimbela | Zigqitywa Kuhlwile Zibonwe Liwuhlabile | Xhosa  | [10]
S. J. Naudé | Mad Honey | English
2021  | Nankanjani Sibiya | The Reluctant Storyteller: A Collection of Stories | English  | [11]
Madoda Ndlakuse | Mhla Latsh’ibhayi | Xhosa
2020  | Fred Khumalo | Talk of The Town | English  | [12]
2019  | Niq Mhlongo | Soweto, Under the Apricot Tree | English  | [13]
2018  | Nick Mulgrew | The First Law of Sadness | English  | [27]
Nicole Jaekel Strauss | As in die mond | Afrikaans
2017  | Roela Hattingh | Kamee | Afrikaans  | [15]
2016  | Sandra Hill | Unsettled and Other Stories | English  | [16]
2015  | Abraham H. de Vries | Maar wie snoei die rose in die nag? | Afrikaans  | [17]
2014  | Makhosazana Xaba | Running and Other Stories | English  | [18]
Reneilwe Malatji | Love, Interrupted | English
2013  | Etienne van Heerden | Haai Karoo | Afrikaans  | [19]
2012  | No award  | [20]
2011  | No award  |
2010  | Mary Misaveni Mabuza | Khuluka na Ritavi  | Tsonga  | [22]
BIshop M. T. Makobe | Nkune se, Mphe se!  | Sepedi
2009  | J.J. Ncongwane | Tikhatsi Letimatima  | Swati  | [24]
2008  | No award  | [25]
2007  | Otty E.H.M Nxumalo | Body of work  | Zulu  | [26][28]

## Novel Award

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Novel Award Winners  Year  | Winner  | Work  | Language  | Ref.

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2024  | Barry Gilder | At Fire Hour  | English  | [8]
Jabulane Johan Ncongwane | Lifa Letilima |
Sithembile Mputa | Unyana Wolahleko |
S. J. Naudé | Van vaders en vlugtelinge | Afrikaans
Kabelo Duncan Kgatea | Tsamaya sentle 'tata' Mandela |
2023  | Thivhusiwi Tshindane Tshivhula | Hone Hu Tshi Tea U Maliwa Ngavhugai |  | [9]
2022  | Damon Galgut | The Promise | English  | [10]
Ingrid Winterbach | Voorouer. Pelgrim. Berg | Afrikaans
Yamkela Ntwalanao | Intlungu Yevezandlebe | Xhosa
Patrick Khosa | Nhlokonho wa vele | Xitsonga
2021  | Ezra Mcebisi Nkohla | Zajik 'izinto | Xhosa  | [11]
Fred Khumalo | Ngenxa yemendi | Xhosa
2020  | Fiona Snyckers | Lacuna | English  | [12]
2019  | Charl-Pierre Naudé | Die ongelooflike onskuld van Dirkie Verwey | Afrikaans  | [13]
Sabata-Mpho Mokae | Moletlo wa Manong | Setswana
2018  | Dan Sleigh | 1795 | Afrikaans  | [27]

## Creative Non-Fiction Award

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Creative Non-Fiction Award Winners (2012–2021)  Year  | Winner  | Work  | Language  | Ref.

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2023  | Mandla J. Radebe  | The Lost Prince of the ANC: The Life and Times of Jabulani Nobleman 'Mzala' Nxumalo  | English  | [9]
2022  | Ebrahim Harvey  | The Great Pretenders: Race and Class Under ANC Rule | English  | [11]
Nicol Stassen  | Van Humpata tot Upingtonia | Afrikaans
2021  | Mzoli Mavimbela  | Masibuyel’embo Konakele Phi Na? | Xhosa  | [10]
Sabata-Mpho Mokae Brian Willan  | Sol Plaatje: A Life in Letters | English
2020  | Toni Strasburg | Holding the Fort | English  | [12]
2019  | Jonathan Jansen | As by Fire: The End of the South African University | English  | [13]
2018  | Jürgen Schadenberg | The Way I See It | English  | [27]
2017  | Dikgang Moseneke | My Own Liberator | English  | [15]
2016  | Jacob Dlamini | Askari: A Story of Collaboration and Betrayal in the Anti-Apartheid Struggle | English  | [29]
2015  | Edwin Cameron | Justice: A Personal Account | English  | [17]
2014  | Sihle Khumalo | Almost Sleeping My Way to Timbuktu | English  | [18]
2013  | Imraan Coovadia | Transformations: Essays | English  | [19]
2012  | McIntosh Polela  | My Father My Monster | English  | [20]
Hannes Haasbroek  | 'n Seun soos Bram | Afrikaans

## First-Time Published Author Award

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The First-Time Published Author Award is open to works of all genres whose authors who have not been published before in any genre.[2]

First-Time Author Award Winners (2009–2021)  Year  | Winner  | Work  | Language  | Ref.

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2021  | Reŝoketŝwe Manenzhe  | Scatterlings | English  | [11]
Lynthia Julius  | Uit die kroes | Afrikaans
2020  | Trevor Sacks  | Lucky Packet | English  | [12]
Lize Albertyn-du Toit  | Die kinders van spookwerwe | Afrikaans
2019  | Bongani Ngqulunga | The Man Who Founded the ANC: A Biography of Pixley Ka Isaka Seme | English  | [13]
2018  | Malebo Sephodi  | Miss Behave | English  | [27]
2017  | Moses Shimo Seletisha | Tšhutšhumakgala | Sepedi  | [15]
2016  | Francois Smith  | Kamphoer | Afrikaans  | [16]
2015  | Carol Campbell  | My Children Have Faces | English  | [17]
2014  | Claire Robertson  | The Spiral House | English  | [18]
2013  | Ashraf Kagee  | Khalil’s Journey | English  | [19]
2012  | Yewande Omotoso | Bom Boy | English  | [20]
S. J. Naudé | Alfabet van die voëls | Afrikaans
2011  | Sifiso Mzobe | Young Blood | English  | [21]
2010  | Alistair Morgan  | Sleeper’s Wake | English  | [22]
2009  | Diale Tlholwe  | Ancient Rites | English  | [24]

## Poetry Award

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Poetry Award Winners (2009-2021)  Year  | Winner  | Work  | Language  | Ref.

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2024  | Fhulufhelo Ntsieni  | Rudzani |  | [8]
Sithembele Isaac Xhegwana  | Dark lines of history: poems |
2021  | Johann de Lange  | Die meeste sterre is lankal dood | Afrikaans  | [11]
Ayanda Billie  | KwaNobuhle Overcast | English
Babalwa Fatyi  | Hlahl’indlela Nohombile | Xhosa
Kgwadi Kgwadi  | Ithuteng Mogolokwane | Tswana
Nndanduleni Mulaudzi  | Khonadzeo | Venda
Tshepiso Makgoloane  | Tša maAfrika | Sepedi
2020  | Marlise Joubert  | Grondwater | Afrikaans  | [12]
Musawenkosi Khanyile  | All the Places | English
2019  | Tony Ullyattfor | An Unobtrusive Vice | English  | [13]
Nathan Trantraal | Alles het niet kom wôd | Afrikaans
Ayanda Billie | Umhlaba umanzi | Xhosa
2018  | Kelwyn Sole | Walking, Falling | English  | [27]
2017  | Simphiwe Ali Nolutshungu | Iingcango Zentliziyo | Xhosa  | [15]
Helen Moffett | Prunings | English
2016  | Gilbert Gibson  | Vry | Afrikaans  | [16]
Arja Salafranca | Beyond Touch | English
2015  | Charl-Pierre Naude  | Al die lieflike dade | Afrikaans  | [17]
Mangaliso Buzani  | Ndisabhala Imibongo | Xhosa
Bishop M. T. Makobe  | Tsa Ngweding wa Letopanta | Sepedi
2014  | Thandi Sliepen  | The Turtle Dove Told Me | English  | [18]
Themba Patrick Magaisa  | Mihloti ya Tingana | Tsonga
2013  | Petra Muller  | Om die gedagte van geel | Afrikaans  | [19]
2012  | Ingrid de Kok | Other Signs | English  | [20]
Johann Lodewyk Marais  | Diorama | Afrikaans
2011  | Phillippa Yaa de Villiers | The Everyday Wife | English  | [21]
2010  | BIshop M. T. Makobe | Kekeretsane tsa bokgwalwe/Hlaa tsa tokologo | Sepedi  | [22]
Danie Marais | Al is die maan ‘n misverstand | Afrikaans
Kobus Moolman | Separating the Seas | English
2009  | Loftus Marais | Staan in die algemeen nader aan vensters | Afrikaans  | [23]
Mxolisi Nyezwa  | New Country | English

## Children's Literature Award

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The Children's Literature Award recognises works of fiction for children by adult authors.[2]

Children's Literature Award Winners (2018–2020)  Year  | Winner  | Work  | Language  | Ref.

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2021  | Andre Trantaal  | Keegan & Samier: die sokkerfiasko | Afrikaans  | [11]
2020  | Niki Daly  | It's Jamela! | English  | [12]
2019  | Lebohang Masango  | Mpumi's Magic Beads | English  | [13]
2018  | Jaco Jacobs  | Daar's nie 'n krokodil in hierdie boek nie

Moenie hierdie boek eet nie

| Afrikaans  | [14]
Marilyn Honikman  | There Should Have Been Five | English

## Youth Literature Award

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The Youth Literature Award recognises works of fiction written for readers aged 12 to 18.[2]

Youth Literature Award Winners (2019–2021)  Year  | Winner  | Work  | Language  | Ref.

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2021  | Pamela Newham  | The Boy and the Poacher’s Moon | English  | [11]
Kobate John Sekele  | Mararankodi mafelelo | Sepedi
Sipho R. Kekezwa  | Ubomi, ungancama! | Xhosa
2020  | Trevor Noah | Born A Crime: Young Readers Edition | English  | [12]
2019  | Sally Partridge | Mine | English  | [13]

## Literary Journalism Award

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The Literary Journalism Award recognises those who, through print or electronic media, "have made a significant contribution to the promotion and development of South African literature through writing, commentating, advocating and critiquing."[2] As of 2007, it was sponsored by the Sowetan and the SABC.[3]

Journalism Award Winners (2009-2021)  Year  | Winner  | Language  | Ref.

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2021  | Jean Meiring  | Afrikaans  |
2020  | Bongani Mavuso  | Zulu  | [12]
2019  | Jennifer Malec  | English  | [13]
Wamuwi Mbao  | English
2018  | Sam Mathe  | English  | [27]
2017  | Don Makatile  | English  | [15]
Phakama Mbonamb  | English
2016  | No award  |
2015  | Michele Magwood  | English  | [17]
2014  | No award  | [30]
2013  | No award  | [19]
2012  | Jenny Crwys-Williams  | English  | [31]
2011  | Sabata-Mpho Mokae  | English  | [21]
2010  | Kevin Bloom  | English  | [22]
2009  | Karabo Kgoleng  | English  | [23]
Maureen Isaacson  | English
2008  | No award  | [25]
2007  | Victor Dlamini  | English  | [26]
Bongani Madondo  | English

## Literary Translators Award

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The Literary Translators Award is open to South African literary works, or literary works translated by a South African, of any genre.[2] It was awarded for the first time in 2008.[25]

Literary Translators Award Winners (2009–2021)  Year  | Winner  | Work  | Language  | Ref.

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2021  | Jeff Opland and Peter T. Mtuze | Iimbali Zamandulo (1838–1910) | Xhosa to English  | [11]
2020  | Refiloe Moahluli | YHEKE YANGA! Umdlali ka3 Toti uba yintshatsheli yeqakamba | English to Xhosa  | [12]
2019  | Michiel Heyns | Red Dog (Buys by Willem Anker)  | Afrikaans to English  | [13]
2018  | Peter T. Mtuze and Jeff Opland | Umoya Wembongi: Collected Poems 1922–1935 (by John Solilo)

Iziganeko Zesizwe: Occasional Poems 1900–1943 (by S. E. K. Mqhay)

| Xhosa to English  | [5]
2017  | Bridget Theron-Bushell | The Thirstland Trek: 1874–1881 (by Nicol Stassen)  | Afrikaans to English  | [15]
Jeff Opland, Wandile Kuse and Pamela Maseko | Isizwe Esinembali: Xhosa Histories and Poetry 1873–1888 (by William Wellington Gqoba)  | Xhosa to English
Jeff Opland and Pamela Maseko | Iimbali Zamanyange, Historical Poems (by D. L. P. Yali-Manisi)  | Xhosa to English
2016  | Leon de Kock and Karin Schimke | Flame in the Snow: The Love Letters of André Brink and Ingrid Jonker (by André Brink and Ingrid Jonker)  | Afrikaans to English  | [16]
2015  | Karen Press | Synapse (Mede-wete by Antjie Krog)  | Afrikaans to English  | [17]
2014  | Nhlanhla Maake | Malefane | Sesotho to English  | [18]
2013  | Nhlanhla Maake | Letter to My Sister (Mangolo a nnake)  | Sesotho to English  | [19]
2012  | Francois Smith | David Kramer: ‘n biografie (by Dawid de Villiers and Mathilda Slabbert)  | English to Afrikaans  | [20]
2011  | Leon de Kock | Intimately Absent (Intieme afwesige by Cas Vos)  | Afrikaans to English  | [21]
2010  | No award  | [32]
2009  | Dirk Winterbach and Ingrid Winterbach | The Book of Happenstance (Die boek van toeval en toeverlaat by Ingrid Winterbach)  | Afrikaans to English  | [24]
2008  | Chris van Wyk | A Place Called Vatmaar (Vatmaar by A. H. M. Scholtz)  | Afrikaans to English  | [25]

## Posthumous Literary Award

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The Posthumous Literary Award is awarded on the basis of an author's "overall literary achievement."[2]

Posthumous Award Winners (2006–2021) Year | Winner | Language | Ref.

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2023  | Seetsele Modiri Molema , Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje – Morata Baabo |  | [9]
2022  | Gisela Ullyatt, Die waarheid oor duiwe | Afrikaans  | [10]
2021  | No award  | [11]
2020  | Makhokolotso Albertina Mokhomo | Sesotho  | [12]
2019  | Cyril Lincoln Sibusiso Nyembezi | Zulu  | [13]
2018  | Leon Roussow | Afrikaans  | [14]
S.M. Mofokeng | Sotho
2017  | |A!kunta, !Kabbo, ≠Kasin, Dia!kwain and |Han≠kass’o  | ǀXam, !Xun | [15]
2016  | T. T. Cloete | Afrikaans  | [16]
Chris van Wyk | English
2015  | R. R. R. Dhlomo | English, Zulu  | [17]
H. I. E. Dhlomo | English
2014  | Mbulelo Vizikhungo Mzamane | English  | [18]
2013  | No award  | [19]
2012  | No award  | [20]
2011  | Jan Rabie | Afrikaans  | [21]
2010  | Elizabeth Eybers | Afrikaans  | [22]
Stephen Bantu Biko | English
2009  | Sol Plaatje | English  | [23]
Etienne Leroux | Afrikaans
W.K. Tamsanqa | Xhosa
2008  | Dora Taylor | English  | [25]
A. H. M. Scholtz | Afrikaans
Sheila Cussons | Afrikaans
2007  | Dalene Matthee | Afrikaans  | [26]
Sipho Sepamla | English
Phaswane Mpe | English
2006  | James Moiloa | Sotho  | [33]
Bessie Head | English
Ingoapele Madingoane | English

## Chairperson's Literary Award

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The Chairperson's Literary Award is awarded at the discretion of the Chairperson of the SALA Advisory Board.[2]

Chairperson's Award Winners (2010–2021)  Year  | Winner  | Language  | Ref.

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2023  | Elinor Sisulu |  | [9]
2022  | Nokuthula Mazibuko Msimang |  | [12]
Deela Khan |
Lebogang Mashil |
2021  | Ntogela Masilela | English  | [11]
2020  | Recius Melato Malope | Tswana  | [12]
Gubudla Aaron Malindzisa | Siswati
2019  | Lindiwe Mabuza | English  | [13]
2018  | Peter Magubane | English  | [27]
2017  | Christian Themba Msimang | Zulu  | [15]
2016  | Gcina Mhlophe | English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa  | [16]
2015  | Peter T. Mtuze | English  |
2014  | Zakes Mda | English  |
2013  | No award  | [19]
2012  | B. W. Vilakazi | Zulu  | [20]
2011  | K. P. D. Maphalla | Sotho  | [34]
Nkadimeng Leutsoa | Sotho
2010  | S. E. K. Mqhayi | Xhosa  | [22]

## Lifetime Achievement Literary Award

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The Lifetime Achievement Literary Award is awarded to authors over the age of 60 on the basis of their "overall literary achievement."[2]

Lifetime Achievement Award Winners (2005–2021)  Year  | Winner  | Language  | Ref.

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2021  | Lefifi Tladi | English  | [11]
2020  | No award  | [12]
2019  | Louise Smit | English, Afrikaans  | [13]
C. T. D. Marivate | Tsonga
2018  | Hermann Giliomee | English, Afrikaans  | [27]
Ronnie Kasrils | English
2017  | Credo Vusamazulu Mutwa | English  | [15]
Aletta Matshediso Motimele | Sepedi
Etienne van Heerden | Afrikaans
2016  | Ingrid Winterbach | Afrikaans  | [16]
Johan Lenake | Southern Sotho
2015  | Antjie Krog | Afrikaans  | [17]
Achmat Dangor | English
2014  | Nuruddin Farah | English  | [18]
Njabulo Ndebele | English
2013  | P. G. du Plessis | Afrikaans  | [35]
2012  | Ndivhudzannyi Emelina Sigogo | Venda  | [31]
2011  | Chris Barnard | Afrikaans  | [21]
2010  | Mary Misaveni Mabuza | Tsonga  | [22]
Hennie Aucamp | Afrikaans
Mandla Langa | English
Zakes Mda | English
Peter Horn | English
Marguerite Poland | English
David Robbins | English
2009  | Abraham de Vries | Afrikaans  | [23]
Matthew J. Mngadi | Zulu
2008  | D. M. Modise | Sotho  | [25][36]
W. M. R. Sigwavhulimu | Venda
Elsa Joubert | Afrikaans
Adam Small | Afrikaans
Wilma Stockenström | Afrikaans
Luli Callinicos | English
Miriam Makeba | Swahili, Xhosa, Sotho
Patrick Cullinan | English
2007  | Mafika Gwala | English  | [26]
Max Makisi Marhanele | English
Felix Thuketana | Tsonga
Stephen Gray | English
Gladys Thomas | English
Ahmed Essop | English
Mbuyiseni Mtshali | English
Athol Fugard | English
Mongane Serote | English
Sindiwe Magona | Xhosa
2006  | Ephraim Lesoro | Sotho  | [33]
Toek Blignaut | Afrikaans
D. B. Z. Ntuli | Zulu
Lauretta Ngcobo | Tsonga
Ronnie Govender | English
André Brink | English
Peter Abrahams | English
Lewis Nkosi | English
Don Mattera | English
Karel Schoeman | Afrikaans
2005  | Es'kia Mphahlele | English  | [37]
Noni Jabavu | English
Ellen Kuzwayo | English
Nadine Gordimer | English
Denis Brutus | English
James Matthews | English
T. N. Maumela | Venda
Miriam Tlali | English
E. S. Madima | Venda
Modikwe Dikobe | English

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