‘Power and Faith: How evangelical churches are quietly shaping our democracy’ by Pontsho Pilane delivers an incisive critique of the impact that churches have South Africa’s socio-political landscape. Attend the launch at Exclusive Books, Rosebank on March 6, 2024.
New book alert: Where Does Mpumi Go?
‘Where Does Mpumi Go?’ (David Philip, 2024) is the latest addition to the Mpumi series, targeting children aged 3-5 years. The book explores Mpumi’s adventures and aims to expand young readers’ vocabularies in all 11 South African languages.
Donate to renovate a school library
The Otto Foundation in Cape Town builds and renovates enchanting, functional school libraries to foster children’s creativity and love for books. Consider donating to their Back-A-Buddy campaign to support their impactful work for South Africa’s children.
BellaNaija
Lebohang Masango expresses gratitude for BellaNaija’s coverage of her books and literary career.
Mpumi is a ‘cult favourite character’, according to Brittle Paper
Lebohang Masango expresses gratitude for recognition of her work by a leading African literary magazine.
#HereForHer Influential Women Dialogue
In light of her women’s month collaboration with MultiChoice, join Lebohang Masango and Nomndeni Mdakhi in conversation with Amonge Sinxoto to discuss their career journeys and womanhood in South Africa.
New Mpumi books alert! Two of them!
Lebohang Masango has released two new books focused on early childhood development. “Can Mpumi Count?” and “What is Mpumi’s Favourite Colour?” aim to improve numeracy and colour recognition skills, while also enhancing vocabulary in all 11 South African languages.
Longlisted for the Sunday Times Literary Awards, 2023
The author expresses immense joy at being longlisted in the non-fiction category of The Sunday Times Literary Awards 2023 for ‘The Soft Life.’ This recognition fulfils a long-held dream and validates her intellectual journey.
The Soft Life at Franschhoek Literary Festival 2023
This time next week, I’ll be at the Franschhoek Literary Festival in conversation with Joy Watson and Eva Mazza. From…
Mpumi’s Feast of Love
Some time in the winter of 2021, my publisher Dusanka Stojakovic sent me a Daily Maverick article titled ‘The case…