Diana Ferrus began writing poetry at fourteen, engaging deeply with personal, political, social, and historical themes. Her most famous poem, I’ve come to take you home, written in 1998 while she was studying at Utrecht University and feeling homesick, was inspired by Sarah Baartman’s exile and suffering in 19th-century Europe. The poem played a pivotal role in the campaign for Baartman’s repatriation: it was included in the French legislation that enabled the return of her remains — a first in
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Diana Ferrus began writing poetry at fourteen, engaging deeply with personal, political, social, and historical themes. Her most famous poem, I’ve come to take you home, written in 1998 while she was studying at Utrecht University and feeling homesick, was inspired by Sarah Baartman’s exile and suffering in 19th-century Europe. The poem played a pivotal role in the campaign for Baartman’s repatriation: it was included in the French legislation that enabled the return of her remains — a first in
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Renowned South African writer, poet and activist Dr Diana Ferrus – a recipient of an honorary doctorate from SU in 2022 – will deliver a poetic performance at the official naming ceremony of the Krotoa Building at our Stellenbosch Campus. ​ ​She will deliver her address as a poetic performance. The programme will also include a ceremony led by traditional leaders and the !Nau for Now: Crossing Oceans Inside dance performance and exhibition. The dance performance is a collaboration between KhoiSa
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Renowned South African writer, poet and activist Dr Diana Ferrus – a recipient of an honorary doctorate from SU in 2022 – will deliver a poetic performance at the official naming ceremony of the Krotoa Building at our Stellenbosch Campus. ​ ​She will deliver her address as a poetic performance. The programme will also include a ceremony led by traditional leaders and the !Nau for Now: Crossing Oceans Inside dance performance and exhibition. The dance performance is a collaboration between KhoiSa
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Diana Ferrus: the South African poet whose words reclaimed history
Diana Ferrus: the South African poet whose words reclaimed history
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Hommage à Diana Ferrus (1953–2026), poétesse sud-africaine
Hommage à Diana Ferrus (1953–2026), poétesse sud-africaine
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Diana Ferrus - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
Diana Ferrus - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
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Dr Diana Ferrus poem on Ashley Kriel at the Ashley Kriel Commemoration 16 August 2025 | DJ Stacey
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Dr Diana Ferrus poem on Ashley Kriel at the Ashley Kriel Commemoration 16 August 2025 | DJ Stacey
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LIVE: Funeral service of Dr Diana Ferrus in Worcester - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
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Diana Ferrus dra haar gedig "Afrikaans, 'n versoeningstaal" voor. | LitNet
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Family seeks Special Official Funeral for poet-author Dr Diana Ferrus - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
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Literêre brugbouer, Dr. Diana Ferrus, gegroet
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Dit is met groot hartseer dat ons verneem van dr. Diana Ferrus se afsterwe. Diana sal onthou word vir haar werk as bekroonde Afrikaanse digter en skrywer, wat onder andere met Kanna-pryse van die KKNK bekroon is. Sy is ook in 2006 deur die KKNK met die Afrikaans Onbeperk vir vernuwende denke vereer. Hierdie onderhoud en boodskap van haar is tydens die Covid-19-pandemie as deel van die KKNK en Suidoosterfees se “21 Life Lessons” opgeneem. Mag haar woorde en boodskap nog lank in almal wie sy aange
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South African Poet Diana Ferrus
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" I am an african" by Diana Ferrus
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Renowned poet Dr Diana Ferrus laid to rest
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My Name is February by Diana Ferrus
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Remembering Dr Diana Ferrus' legacy
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How Dr. Diana Ferrus' poem helped bring Saartjie Baartman home | Views and News with Clarence Ford
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Renowned SA poet laid to rest
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#Koortjies: Die legend Vicky Samson en ikoniese skrywer Diana Ferrus kom vertel wat vryheid vir hulle beteken. 🙏💫 Maak seker jy skakel in vanaand om 19:00. Bly connected en stroom dié show op #DStvStream. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TS2Itj | kykNET & kie
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Diana Ferrus performing "Ons kom vandaan"
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Diana Ferrus: ʼn Belangrike stem in die Suid-Afrikaanse poësielandskap - Afrikaans.com
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“I Have Come to Take You Home”  Honouring the Life and Legacy of Dr Diana Ferrus    We honour the life of Dr Diana Ferrus with profound gratitude and reverence (on stage here at the 14th Desmond Tutu… | Desmond Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation
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HONORARY DOCTORATE: Ms Diana Ferrus
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Taking the time to celebrate Dr Diana Ferrus. What an extraordinary example of how to use your art, skill and talent to fight the power. TAKE NOTES!!! #DrDianaFerrus #SarahBaartman #AfricanFeminist
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Poem on Sarah Baartman by Diana Ferrus, music Garth Erasmus
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Tekano joins many in South Africa and across the world in mourning your passing, Dr Diana Ferrus — poet, writer, activist, teacher, and healer of memory — who has returned to the ancestors at the age of 72. Your voice changed history. Your poem I’ve Come to Take You Home, written for Sarah Baartman, helped bring Sarah Baartman home from colonial exile, restoring dignity where violence and erasure had prevailed. When you joined us at the District Six Homecoming Centre last November for our uMzaba
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Family remembers Dr Diana Ferrus's unwavering generosity - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
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Weekend Wrap: Diana Ferrus remembered, Cape Town Met's high fashion, FIFA Trophy Tour shines
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Vandag het ons die laaste eer aan Dr. Diana Ferrus betoon✝️ May your beautifull soul rest in peace🕊 | Warren Geraldo Louw
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