Moses Seletisa
Moses Seletisa is a celebrated Sepedi poet and cultural worker from Limpopo, South Africa. His literary career began at the age of 15 and has since evolved into a prominent voice in advocating for the preservation and promotion of indigenous languages. Seletisa's notable works include the award-winning poem 'Mahlalerwa' and the biography 'Tshutshumakgala', which highlights the life of struggle stalwart Tlokwe Maserumule. He has received multiple accolades for his contributions to literature, including the Avbob Poetry Anthology Award for his first poetry collection, 'Di a Galaka'.
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Recent news mentions
Moses Seletisa’s work is rooted in both cultural responsibility and the need to ensure South Africa’s linguistic heritage survives and evolves.
The literary revolution rooted in Sepedi and Setswana – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-09-27
