In 2016 she was chosen as one of the BBC’s 100 Women. More recently, Mhlope received an honorary doctors from the Universities of Natal and London Open. Her performances expanded in size and audience, leading her to book larger venues such as Royal Albert Hall in London. In 1997 she was named as the presenting poet at Poetry Africa and then later as a guest speaker at the Perth Writers Festival. In the later part of 19, she was the resident director at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg and the coordinator at READ.Īlthough it was clear her work was successful, it was not until she met with an imbongi, also known as a Xhosa Praise Poet, when her career became clear to her. A year later she performed as the Edinburgh Festival and toured this performance, known as Have You Seen Zandile? through Europe and the United States. It was in 1989 that she performed a praise poem in honour of Nokukhanya Luthuli, who was the 1961 Novel Peace Prize winner. She was in demand throughout the city and performed for audiences in largely black neighbourhoods. In 1988, she traveled to Chicago where she shared her stories with the community. Mhlope’s writing and performing is known today for its combination of current events, son, and folklore. As she performed, her interests began to narrow and she developed a love for storytelling. In 1984 she acted in a film called Black Dog and then in Place of Weeping two years later. She is recognized today as a tireless advocate for literacy among adults and children.Īs mentioned above, Mhlope’s life saw her embark on a number of different career paths. This publication was focused on helping those who are only newly literate. Coram: Mogoeng CJ, Moseneke DCJ, Bosielo AJ, Cameron J, Froneman J, Jafta J, Khampepe J, Madlanga J, Mhlantla J, Nkabinde J and Zondo J. Her later life would see her work for Learn and Teach as a writer. Neutral citation: Electoral Commission v Mhlope and Others 2016 ZACC 15. Mhlope found work as a newsreader at the Press Trust and BBC Radio.
She also worked as a domestic servant and then began to pursue a career in writing and journalism. As a young woman, she attended Mfundisweni High School in 1979. Her mother was Xhosa and her father was Zulu. Gcina Mhlope was born Nokugcina Elsie Mhlophe, in October of 1958 in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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