South African poetry, rich with history, has long been an underappreciated cornerstone of the country’s cultural landscape. But a new free-to-access digital archive is helping change that.

The celebrated South African writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach has died at 85. He used his art to fight for justice for marginalised people throughout his life.

Deep South, a small publisher with big influence, has expanded its website with easy-to-access information about its poets and their work. The celebrated South African writer and poet Breyten ...