Siphokazi Jonas

Gallery

The Gallery is a visual archive of Siphokazi Jonas’ creative journey — moments captured in performance, collaboration, and reflection. Each image tells part of a larger story: the making of poetry on stage, behind the camera, and in community. From the raw power of #WeAreDyingHere to the quiet introspection of Weeping Becomes a River, these photographs honour the spaces where word meets movement, where art becomes witness.

Graduation Poem by Siphokazi Jonas
#WeAreDyingHere – Official Trailer (2021)
South Africa: A place of many names
More videos on YouTube
  • Coolour image of Siphokazi Jonas
  • Siphokazi Jonas in black and white
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    Siphokazi Jonas

This is a celebration of process and presence — a glimpse into the world behind the work.

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It’s RETURNING season again 💙 Thank you to Hear My Voice and partners for the invitation and the trust. Bodies Under Siege was an important reminder why words matter, especially when they are held with dignity, courage, and collective listening. 🙏🏾🤍 2025 Wrapped! 🌊 Last night was such a deeply meaningful evening, a reminder that there is still work to be done. Marking International Human Rights Day and the final day of the 16 Days of Activism against GBVF, Bodies Under Siege was palpably moving in so many ways. There’s no thanks to be given for broken bodies. 💜 Do you have a secret wish to bring my words and storytelling to your company or organisation? Not quite sure what that would look like exactly? Let’s talk! Joburg! 🎞️📽️ Join us at the Lesedi Theatre (@joburgtheatre) on 10 December for the 2026 edition of Bodies Under Siege, an evening of poetry, reflection, and solidarity. I’ll be bringing some poems to the stage, and there will also be a screening of #WeAreDyingHere as we close the 16 Days of Activism together. A reminder to keep showing up: Not my Uber driver recognising me on my way to rehearsal. Apparently Tumelo and I met in 2015 when I did poetry at their high school in Tembisa in 2015. TWENTY FIFTEEN! 10 years ago. I’m still shook. Of all the Ubers in all of Joburg… This morning, Siphokazi Jonas joined leaders from Motus Holdings Limited, KPMG One Africa, Standard Bank South Africa, and The SPAR Group Ltd at a powerful gathering committed to strengthening a collective response to GBV. As The End GBV Alliance calls for coordinated, measurable, and enduring action, Siphokazi offered her voice and performance as a reminder of the human stories behind the statistics. Through poetry, she echoed the spirit of collaboration and shared purpose — affirming that when business, community, and the arts stand together, meaningful change becomes possible.