E. S. Madima
E.S. Madima was a South African writer in the Venda language.[1]
In 1954, Madima wrote the first novel in Venda, A Si Ene. It was later translated into English by his son, Tenda Madima. E.S. Madima was awarded the SALA Literary Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005.[2] He also made a name for himself as a short story writer and columnist. One of his novels Maambwa Ndi One (Rumours are true), have won him several accolades. As a columnist, Madima wrote a regular column in Mungane wa Vhana a journal in which he dealt with pupils questions and concerns.[3]
Novels
[edit]- A Si Ene (Not this one) (1954)
- Maduvha Ha Fani (Days Are Not the Same/Similar)
- Hu Na Savhadina (Beware of Savhadina)
- Mmanga Mawelewele, Maambiwa Ndi One (Rumours are True)
References
[edit]- ^ "Looking For A Professional English Translation Service? - Kwintessential UK". kwintessential.co.uk.
- ^ "Welcome to South African Literary Awards". www.sala.org.za. Archived from the original on 27 November 2010.
- ^ "E.S. Madima". Retrieved 7 May 2025.
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