Zizipho Bam

Cape Town, South Africa

Curator · Workshop Creator · Poet

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Past Events

SENSES X GO SAUNA
Workshop / Class
Go Sauna · Cape Town, South Africa
Senses is a guided workshop that explores how the body interacts with: what we say, what we see, what we smell, what we hear and how we feel. Together we will step into a restorative sauna journey by the sea.
2026-07-31

Zizipho Bam

Cape Town, South Africa

Curator · Workshop Creator · Poet

connections

About • Biography

Celebrated for her exploration of love, longing, loss and healing. Inspired by the body and its experiences, she weaves personal stories into captivating works of art. Her acclaimed debut collection, Sunflowers For My Lovers, showcases her unique talent for reimagining narratives. A passionate advocate for community and artistic collaboration, Bam curates poetry events in Cape Town, including Slam City, a slam competition fostering camaraderie and healthy competition among poets in the city. Bam’s performances have graced prestigious stages like Open Book Festival, Poetry Africa, Poetry On The Lawn and the National Arts Festival. She facilitates poetry workshops for schools, institutions and festivals –blending performance and community for spaces like Pangea, Wolfkop Weekender, Tribe In and Kunda Valley. Bam’s exceptional talent has garnered notable awards, including the 2020 New Coin Prize, the 2021 NewContrast National Poetry Prize, and the 2023 Thomas Pringle Award.

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ZIZIPHO BAM

Past Events

SENSES X GO SAUNA
Workshop / Class
Go Sauna · Cape Town, South Africa
Senses is a guided workshop that explores how the body interacts with: what we say, what we see, what we smell, what we hear and how we feel. Together we will step into a restorative sauna journey by the sea.
2026-07-31

Zizipho Bam

Cape Town, South Africa

Curator · Workshop Creator · Poet

connections

Past Events

SENSES X GO SAUNA
Workshop / Class
Go Sauna · Cape Town, South Africa
Senses is a guided workshop that explores how the body interacts with: what we say, what we see, what we smell, what we hear and how we feel. Together we will step into a restorative sauna journey by the sea.
2026-07-31

Zizipho Bam

Cape Town, South Africa

Curator · Workshop Creator · Poet

connections

About • Biography

Website

ZIZIPHO BAM

Past Events

SENSES X GO SAUNA
Workshop / Class
Go Sauna · Cape Town, South Africa
Senses is a guided workshop that explores how the body interacts with: what we say, what we see, what we smell, what we hear and how we feel. Together we will step into a restorative sauna journey by the sea.
2026-07-31