Siphokazi Jonas’s work moves between the stage, the page, and the screen — blending poetry, performance, and storytelling to challenge, inspire, and connect audiences. Her creative practice is rooted in truth-telling, social reflection, and the power of narrative to restore and reimagine.

MAKAZI NOMABALI

Makazi Nomabali is Siphokazi’s creative house and storytelling platform — a home for poetry, performance, and narrative-driven projects. Through Makazi Nomabali, Siphokazi produces original works and collaborates with artists, filmmakers, and creatives who explore themes of identity, memory, and social transformation.

The name, Makazi Nomabali (loosely translated as “the Aunt of Stories”), speaks to her role as a custodian of story — gathering, retelling, and preserving the voices that shape who we are.

Through this imprint, she continues to build bridges between live performance, film, and literature, ensuring that stories are not only told, but felt and remembered.

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THEATRE WORKS

Siphokazi’s theatre work reflects her unique voice as both poet and playwright. Her productions have been praised for their lyrical intensity, emotional intelligence, and sharp social commentary.

Notable works include:

• #WeAreDyingHere – A powerful stage production and short film confronting gender-based violence in South Africa, co-written and produced by Siphokazi. The work has been staged nationally and internationally, earning critical acclaim.
• Around the Fire – A theatrical storytelling experience that explores family, tradition, and the role of women as keepers of memory.
• Poetic encounters and collaborations – Performances that merge poetry, theatre, and live music, continuing her mission to make art that heals, provokes, and connects.

Each of these works carries Siphokazi’s signature: vulnerability, truth, and the pursuit of freedom through story.