Mbokodo Publishers is a pioneer in promoting and preserving Indigenous languages and culture, specialising in Siswati and isiNdebele literature. We proudly introduce the Mbokodo Publishers Siswati & IsiNdebele Literary Awards, a prestigious event celebrating outstanding literary achievements. This annual event aims to recognise and reward the best in Siswati and IsiNdebele literature while also contributing to the cultural and economic development of Mpumalanga and South Africa at large.

Categories

1. Best Book in Siswati – Recognising exceptional fiction, non-fiction, and poetry written in Siswati.
2. Best Book in IsiNdebele – Recognising exceptional fiction, non-fiction, and poetry written in IsiNdebele.
3. Reader’s Choice – this award allows readers to choose their favourite book or author. Authors must opt-in to be eligible.
4. Siswati Academic Book Of The Year – Celebrating outstanding academic works that contribute to the promotion of Siswati as a language of scholarly discourse.
5. Visually Impaired Literacy Excellence Award – Recognising outstanding literary contributions by or for visually impaired individuals in Siswati and IsiNdebele.
6. IsiNdebele Academic Book of the Year – This award honours academic books written in IsiNdebele that elevate the language’s academic standing.
7. Institution of the Year – Acknowledging educational institutions or organizations that promote and IsiNdebele literature and language preservation.
8. Librarian of the Year – Recognising librarians who make extraordinary efforts to promote Siswati and IsiNdebele literature in their communities.
9. Best Media Personality/Presenter – Awarding media personalities or presenters who use their platforms to spotlight books written in Siswati and IsiNdebele, helping to increase visibility.
10. Lifetime Achievement Award – Honouring individuals who have made lasting and impactful contributions to the preservation and promotion of Siswati and IsiNdebele literature over their careers.
11. Best Social Media Literary Influencer – Awarding social media Influencers who use their platforms to promote Siswati and IsiNdebele, by creating content.
12. Best Community Poet – Awarding poets who use their gift to build, support and uplift their communities by promoting Siswati and IsiNdebele through poetry.
13. Best Anthology Contribution Award (Visually Impaired)- Awarding the most outstanding poetry piece contributed by participants who are Visually Impaired.
14. Best Anthology Contribution Award (IsiNdebele) – Awarding the most outstanding poetry piece contributed by participants writing in the IsiNdebele language.
15. Best Anthology Contribution Award (Siswati) – Awarding the most outstanding  poetry piece contributed by participants writing in the Siswati language.