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"Feast on Your Life" - Antjie Krog Receives Honorary Doctorate at University of Johannesburg

Acclaimed South African poet and author Antjie Krog is honoured with an Honorary Doctorate at the University of Johannesburg and responds the only way she knows how—with poetry. In this moving acceptance speech, Krog delivers an original poem that challenges graduates to count themselves, to strengthen their conscience "like a lioness," and to remember those who struggle at the edges of society. She reflects on how living in South Africa strips away the frivolous and returns you to "basics and to a profound assessment of life." The poem weaves between celebration and social conscience, asking graduates to "greet yourself with elation" while never forgetting their responsibility to stand alone for justice. Highlights include: Her thoughts on poetry's role in South Africa "Count your body"—a powerful meditation for graduates The call for conscience "not afraid of turning like a lioness" Her heartfelt congratulations to UJ for surviving and thriving in Johannesburg Antjie Krog is one of South Africa's most celebrated poets and the author of "Country of My Skull" and numerous poetry collections. #AntjieKrog #SouthAfricanPoetry #Graduation #UniversityOfJohannesburg #Poetry #SocialJustice