Amazwi
@amazwi_south_african_museum_of_literature
Makhanda, Eastern Capehttp://www.amazwi.museum/ MuseumsOverview
About Amazwi
Amazwi South African Museum of Literature has a mandate to collect literary artefacts from all the linguistic communities of South Africa. 'Amazwi' means 'Voices' in the isiXhosa language.
Amazwi has a role in raising consciousness about freedom of expression, artistic creativity, academic freedom, non-discrimination and citizens’ rights to basic education including adult education. The museum is a safe space where people can relax and enjoy all genres of cultural expression.
South Africa’s corpus of literature is a national asset; it spans centuries and its excellence is expressed in a diversity of voices and forms. It is Amazwi’s privilege to be the custodian of this heritage.
Amazwi is governed by the Cultural Institutions Act, Act No. 119 of 1998, as amended, and operates under the jurisdiction of a Council appointed by the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture. Amazwi is listed as a schedule 3A national public entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, Act No. 1 of 1999, as amended.
Vision: To be a dynamic museum that celebrates South Africa’s literary heritage.
Mission: To collect, preserve and research South African literature and make it accessible to all.
Amazwi has a role in raising consciousness about freedom of expression, artistic creativity, academic freedom, non-discrimination and citizens’ rights to basic education including adult education. The museum is a safe space where people can relax and enjoy all genres of cultural expression.
South Africa’s corpus of literature is a national asset; it spans centuries and its excellence is expressed in a diversity of voices and forms. It is Amazwi’s privilege to be the custodian of this heritage.
Amazwi is governed by the Cultural Institutions Act, Act No. 119 of 1998, as amended, and operates under the jurisdiction of a Council appointed by the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture. Amazwi is listed as a schedule 3A national public entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, Act No. 1 of 1999, as amended.
Vision: To be a dynamic museum that celebrates South Africa’s literary heritage.
Mission: To collect, preserve and research South African literature and make it accessible to all.