Poetry Unlimited - Lesego Rampolokeng

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Today we feature South African writer, Lesego Rampolokeng. Rampolokeng came to prominence in the 1980s, a very turbulent time in South Africa. His poetry often criticises the establishment. His first instalment of poetry was Horns for Hondo in 1991 and this was followed by End Beginnings in 1993. Lesego collaborates with musicians. Take a listen to his poem “Line For Vincent”
26 Oct 2019 3AM English South Africa Religion & Spirituality

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