As human beings, we have always turned to stories to make sense of the world around us. Literature, with its rich tapestry of language and imagination, has been our guide, mirror, and inspiration for centuries. As the world grapples with uncertainty and despair, the tenth African Women Writers’ Symposium (AWWS) shines a beacon of hope through the power of literature. We are in conversation with the Southern African Arts Exchange’s, Roshnie Moonsammy about the South African literature landscape.