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Mongane Wally Serote, National Poet Laureate of South Africa
- When
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where
- Salt Lake City Public Library, Nancy Tessman Auditorium, 210 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, UT
- Cost
- See tickets
- How long
- 1 hour
- Indoors or outdoors
- Indoors
Updated October 22, 2026
South African poet and National Poet Laureate Mongane Wally Serote will discuss the fiftieth anniversary of the Soweto uprising, his friendship with Steve Biko, and connections to contemporary movements, with a reading from his work.
Tickets & info from the organizer
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Common questions
How much are tickets?
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Where is it?
Salt Lake City Public Library, Nancy Tessman Auditorium, 210 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, UT.
Is it still happening?
It’s listed as scheduled — no cancellation or new date has been posted. Check with the organizer before you go.
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