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The Conversation Africa·July 2, 2026 at 1:22 PM

Every year on June 16, Bloomsday is celebrated globally to honor James Joyce's novel Ulysses, which takes place on that date in 1904. In 2026, Johannesburg's festivities featured a unique South African aspect, highlighting Sandile Ngidi's isiZulu translation of the character Molly Bloom's famous soliloquy. This translation emphasizes the importance of African perspectives in literature and the relevance of Joyce's work in contemporary society, according to The Conversation Africa.

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