Sipho Burns-Ncamashe
Sipho Mangindi Burns-Ncamashe Aa! Zilimbola! (1920–1996) was a South African poet, short story writer and Xhosa imbongi (praise poet). He was also the chief of the AmaGwali Xhosa sub-group in Alice. He was also the leader of the Ciskei National Unionist Party from 1972–1978, the only member from his party to get a seat in the
Chief Justice Mabandla. In 1979, Ciskei officially became a one-party state under the rule of Lennox Sebe
and Burns-Ncamashe remained as one of the members of the Ciskei National Assembly.
Sipho Burns-Ncamashe was the praise singer for
King Maxhob'ayakhawuleza Sandile Aa! Zanesizwe!. Burns-Ncamashe's son Chief Sisanda Sipuxolo Burns-Ncamashe succeeded him after his death. His youngest son Zolile Burns-Ncamashe is a spokesperson to the AmaRharhabe royal family
.
List of works by author
- Masibaliselane (1961) – a collection of short stories and poems
- Izibongo zakwaSesile (1979) – collection of poems
References
- Galloway, Francis (1983). SA Literature University of Virginia
External links
- Some aspects of imagery in the poetry of S.M. Burns-Ncamashe.(Critical Essay)[1]
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