As a publishing house, recognizing the countless hours and huge effort our writers put into their masterpieces, is one of our top priorities. To achieve this, we host multiple Literary Awards throughout South Africa.
Cape Flats Literary Awards 2026 Nomination Form
CALL FOR ENTRIES CAPE FLATS LITERARY AWARDS 2026
Shofar Books invites authors, poets, translators, journalists, publishers, and literary practitioners to submit their work for the Cape Flats Literary Awards 2026.
The awards celebrate excellence in South African literature by recognizing established and emerging voices across a diverse range of genres and languages.
Award Categories
- Creative Non-Fiction Literary Award
- Shofar Short Story Award
- Harold Memorial Literary Award
- First-Time Published Author Award
- Novel Award
- Poetry Award
- Youth Literature Award
- Children’s Literature Award
- Literary Translators Award
- Literary Journalism Award
- Legacy Literary Award
- Lifetime Achievement Literary Award
- Kaaps Literary Awards
- Christian Non-fiction Literary Award
Nomination Fee: R150 per submission
Closing Date: 05/September/2026
Submission Information
Printed Books
May be shipped or delivered to:
Shofar Books
3 Grove Street
Oakdene
Kuils River
Cape Town
7580
Ebooks, Plays, Dramas, Audio Works and Videos
Please send links, MP3s, or video submissions to:
submissions@shofarbooks.co.za
Awards Ceremony Date: 07/November/2026
Tickets for the awards ceremony will be available from 25/September/2026.
Submit your nomination today and let your story be heard.