Makhosazana Xaba's poems are drawn from situations of contemporary South African life and are filled with topical and familiar references. Her poems question the structure of South African society and contemporary racial and gender divisions. With Xaba's obvious gift for words, this is poetry of everyday life, filled with the fresh juice of observant wit, with a twist of lemon on the side. What makes Xaba's voice unique is her genuine originality and strong confidence to think for herself.

"Colours of South Africa" is a visual, literary and spiritual journey into South Africa seen, sensed and perceived through the eyes of a stranger. Alex Fan Moniz (with poetic contributions by celebrated South African female poet Makhosazana Xaba and the unique photographs of The Expedition Project/Maddy Savitt) takes the reader into the magic of South Africa's exquisite landscapes, melting pot of peoples and cultures and unique Fauna and Flora to be found nowhere else on Earth. An amazing selection of images covering all of South Africa's provinces, capturing simple, raw, everyday life...