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The Soft Life: Love, choice and modern dating
Everybody’s favourite hot topic, the soft life, examined by feminist poet, writer and researcher Become more feminine and traditional Only date men with money Forget splitting the bill 50-50 Embrace the standard of beauty with gusto This is the mantra of the modern Soft Life coach. Why live a life of drudgery and over-work when you can recline…
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New book: What Does Mpumi Eat?
See what Mpumi eats! What do you like to eat? The fun doesn’t stop for little readers ages 3-6. Follow Mpumi’s daily eating habits and see what foods you can identify through Masego Morulane’s vibrant illustrations with What Does Mpumi Eat? As always, it is available in all eleven South African languages and encourages young…
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New book: What Does Mpumi Wear?
Is it hot? Is it cold? What does Mpumi wear? These are the simple questions that draw little readers into Mpumi’s world once again. Considering that all of my books are translated into all eleven official South African languages, I love the idea of giving children the opportunity to learn about everyday objects and expand…
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The African Women in Dialogue Podcast
What have I been busy with? I have worked with some amazing women to research, write and bring this amazing podcast to you! I’m excited that African Women in Dialogue approached me to host conversations with a range of African feminists from all across the continent. I’m honoured to have a part to play in…
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We won a Silver Pendoring Award!
Remember when I won a gold Pendoring Advertising Award in 2020? That was my first time being nominated. I was nominated again in 2021 and I’m so happy to say that Professor Claudine Storbeck and I’s book, Mpumi and Jabu’s Magical Day! won a silver Pendoring. It’s really special to know that there exists a…
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Second Runner-Up in one of Daily Maverick’s Person of the Year 2021 categories
The Youth Champion of the Year to be exact. Imagine, a whole second runner-up in this big country of ours where many young people are hard at work trying to make their communities better? This was unexpected and wonderful! I only found out about the call for nominations and “The Person of the Year” search…
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Podcast: Listen To Your Footseps
It was great to reconnect with Kojo Baffoe on his podcast, Listen To Your Footsteps, which shares a name with his new book. We speak about my self-discovery as a woman, academic and writer including the interesting twists, turns and changes of heart that have led me to my current path. You can listen: here…
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I am the host and poet of South Africa’s official Women’s Day broadcast!
This was such a moment! I was asked to be the host and poet of the South African government’s Women’s Day broadcast. It was obviously an honour to contribute to the honouring of women’s work in South Africa. Please enjoy the video below. *** Thank you, Jen, Nnaniki and the production team!
Lebohang Masango 