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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL FOUNDATION 23Poet Ms Siphiwe Nzima (Lesotho) conducts an Outreach programme in Umlazi High School.Poetry Africa Slam finalist Mr Tshegofatjo Makhafola.and around Durban. What makes these competitions stand out is that participants write and perform their poetry in isiZulu, fostering pride in indigenous languages and local storytelling traditions.Another major innovation is the expansion of the Poetry Africa film programme. For the first time, the festival will issue an international call to poetry filmmakers, inviting them to submit their work to be screened during the event. This new dimension blends visual arts and spoken word, broadening the festival%u2019s creative scope and appeal.The CCA will also host the 5th World Poetry Slam Championships in 2026, welcoming poets from over 40 countries. This global gathering positions Poetry Africa and the CCA as major players in the international poetry community.Curator of Poetry Africa Ms Siphindile Hlongwa said, %u2018More than just a festival, Poetry Africa is an engine for economic and
