The South African Literary Awards, popularly referred to as the SALAs, have honoured many authors since they were founded in 2005.
Winning writers and poets have included Es’kia Mphahlele, Nadine Gordimer, Miriam Tlali, Lauretta Ngcobo, Keorapetse Willie Kgositsile, Wally Mongane Serote, Sindiwe Magona, Zakes Mda, Panashe Chigumadzi, Zukiswa Wanner, Sihle Khumalo, Nuruddin Farah, Yewande Omotoso, Sifiso Mzobe, Sabata Mpho Mokae, and Phillippa Yaa de Villiers.
The SALAs, organised by wRite Associates, honour writing and writers in all South African official languages across nine categories. On October 18, the shortlists from 266 submissions received were made public.
The winners were announced in a ceremony as part of the Africa Century International African Writers Conference on Monday.
