Amazwi South African Museum of Literature was formerly known as the National English Literary Museum.
South Africa’s literary corpus constitutes an invaluable national treasure, encompassing a rich cultural legacy that spans centuries and boasts a diverse array of voices and literary forms.
Beyond preservation and conservation, Amazwi is dedicated to interpreting and promoting this remarkable collection through a range of engaging initiatives, including exhibitions, educational programs, outreach activities, and public events.
These endeavours cultivate a vibrant culture of literacy, creative expression, and storytelling, catering to diverse audiences and purposes – from educational enrichment to entertainment, public discourse, and scholarly inquiry.
It is Amazwi’s esteemed privilege to serve as the guardian and champion of this precious cultural heritage.
The Museum is located in Makhanda town, Makana Local Municipality in the Sarah Baartman District of the Eastern Cape Province.
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chairperson
- Mrs Alude Mahali
Director
- Ms Rooksana Omar
Chief Financial Officer
- Mr Musawake Mazibuko
Senior Management
- Mr Zongezile Matshoba (Manager: Education and Public Programmes Division)
- Ms Crystal Warren (Manager: Curatorial Division)
Communications Officers
- Ms Cindy-Ann Potgieter
Contact Details
The contact details of the Amazwi South African Museum of Literature are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | 25A Worcester Street, Makhanda (Grahamstown), 6139, South Africa |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag 1019, Makhanda (Grahamstown), 6140 |
| Telephone: | 046 622 7042 |
| Email: | info@amazwi.museum |
| Website: | www.amazwi.museum |
READ MORE:
➜ List of Galleries, Museums, and Theatres in South Africa
➜ National Government of South Africa
| Galleries, Museums & Theatres under South Africa’s National Government |
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| Amazwi South African Museum of Literature . Artscape Theatre Centre . Die Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en -monument . Ditsong: Museums of South Africa . Freedom Park . Iziko Museums of South Africa . KwaZulu-Natal Museum . Luthuli Museum . Mandela Bay Theatre Complex . Market Theatre Foundation . National Museum in Bloemfontein . Nelson Mandela Museum . Robben Island Museum . South African State Theatre . The Playhouse Company . uMsunduzi Museum . War Museum of the Boer Republics . William Humphreys Art Gallery |
