uHlanga: On the Birth of a South African Poetry Press - Publishing Perspectives

But, like other forms of literature locally, poetry is in the doldrums. Commercial publishers don't do poetry, really. Few publish it, and even fewer publish it if it's not to do with textbooks or the school market. Modjaji Books, African Sun Press and until recently Snailpress are the main exceptions, although there are a few others. Kwela is also known to publish some good poetry, but even then it's usually in collaboration with another press.