Literature Veneration
The SBA’s Literary Honors Initiative honours literary icons specifically within their communities to give local people the opportunity to own and celebrate the achievements of such figures.
Often the recognition of writers takes place at centers in the big cities and the people who helped shape the thinking and outputs of writers do not get the opportunity to pay tribute and also get recognition for their part in shaping an author.
Our Winners!
The SBA’s Literary Honors Initiative honours literary icons specifically within their communities to give local people the opportunity to own and celebrate the achievements of such figures.
Diana Ferrus
In 2022 our Literature Award was awarded to the internationally recognised South African poet, writer and activist, Dr Diana Ferrus in her hometown of Worcester. The award was presented by the SBA in collaboration with the Breede Valley Municipality and the University of the Western Cape’s Department of Afrikaans and Dutch Studies.
Nathan Trantraal
The award-winning author Nathan Trantraal received the SBA’s Literature Award at the University of the Western Cape in 2024. Nathan is one of the most versatile literary voices in South Africa: he is a poet, translator, illustrator, playwright and columnist. He has already written three poetry books, four graphic novels and a collection of columns and essays. His latest graphic novel, “Die Man Wattie Kinnes Vang”, was published in 2024.