Entries are open for the sixth Avbob Poetry Competition, which provides forwhich invites participation in all 11 official languages.
South Africans are encouraged to express their finest words of love,and hope, courage and consolation.
The best entries in each language category will be published in the AvbobVBOB Poetry Library, earning the writer a R300 publication fee.
First-place winners in each language category will take home a grand prize to the value of R12 500. This includes R10 000 in cash, a R2 500 book voucher and the AvbobVBOB Poetry Trophy.
Poets may submit up to ten poems via the online dashboard.
The top three poems in each language category will feature in the annual print anthology.
All shortlisted poems will be translated into English in the spirit of promoting understanding and fellow feeling among South Africans.
Tips on how to get started and pointers from the judges are offered through the social media platform. A range of free resources are available on the website to support and encourage aspirant poets. This includes expert advice, articles featuring successful poets and editorial guidelines.
A new addition this year is a series of free online workshops taking place prior to and during the period in which the competition is run, with experienced poets and publishers who will inspire and nurture participants’ creativity.
- To enter the competition, register on avbobpoetry.co.za. The closing date is 30 Novemberthis year.
