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Sowetan journalist crowned Reporter Slam Poetry champion

Sowetan · 18 October 2026 at 14:46

Sowetan journalist crowned Reporter Slam Poetry champion

Sowetan journalist Herman Moloi wins the Reporter Slam Poetry title, sharing his personal story through spoken word

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