"[1] The Awards are open to work in all of South Africa's eleven official languages, and they may include posthumous honours.
Since 2005, the number of awards has multiplied — there are now fourteen categories, recognising a variety of literary forms.
[2] SALA was founded by the wRite associates in partnership with the South African Department of Arts and Culture.
[2] Moenie hierdie boek eet nie The Youth Literature Award recognises works of fiction written for readers aged 12 to 18.
[2] The Literary Journalism Award recognises those who, through print or electronic media, "have made a significant contribution to the promotion and development of South African literature through writing, commentating, advocating and critiquing.