Amazwi South African Museum of Literature has a mandate to collect literary artefacts from all the linguistic communities of South Africa. South Africa’s literary heritage is a national asset. It spans centuries and its excellence is expressed in a diversity of voices and forms. It is Amazwi’s privilege to be the custodian of this heritage.
Amazwi’s Museums
Amazwi cares for three museums. The South African Museum of Literature is in Makhanda,and is Amazwi's headquarters. Olive Schreiner House is in Nxuba (formerly Cradock) and was once the home of renowned author Olive Schreiner. The House has exhibitions on her life and work. The Eastern Star Gallery is also in Makhanda. It houses a collection of 19th century printing equipment. 
Olive Schreiner House Museum was once the home of Olive Schreiner, the renowned author of The Story of an African Farm. She lived in the house for some time in her youth, and had a strong personal connection to Cradock.
New exhibitions were installed in the House in June 2026, and are waiting for your visit!
The Eastern Star Museum gets its name from a newspaper that was established in Makhanda in 1871, and was the forerunner to today’s Star newspaper.
