Tag: South Africa
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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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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!
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Get my new book with every Wimpy kids’ combo meal!
As a child, story time always consisted of my mother and I reading books together. At some special moments when she would need to keep me calm and entertained (usually necessitated by a Saturday thunderstorm), she would tell a story from memory. Nanana Boselesele was one such story. I won’t tell you too much about…
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I’m the official poet of the South African Reserve Bank Centenary
On Thursday, 30 June I had the honour of closing the South African Reserve Bank’s Centenary with a special poem that I wrote for the occasion titled, A Purposeful Journey. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s third wave in South Africa and the majority of the population still being unvaccinated, the Reserve Bank marked this milestone…
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Ten Thousand Stories
I come as one but I stand as 10 000 stories 10 000 journeys of Flesh, heartbeat, voice, breath Bloodlines running like rivers wild Vessels of DNA criss-crossing this continent As I stand firmly in the soil of my origin I carry the hopes of Africa in my chest And our defiant elders in my lungs And…
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I wrote a book with Dr Judy Dlamini
New book alert! Grow To Be Great: Awesome African Achievers by Dr Judy Dlamini and I, is finally here! First of all, do you know how cool it is to collaborate on writing a book with your university’s chancellor? It’s amazing! I actually “met” her in 2019, when she was one of the invited guests…
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My second publication as an Anthropologist
Anyone who knows me knows how much I absolutely love Johannesburg, in all its grit and grime and glory. I write poems about it. I even write children’s books about it. So, naturally, my academic efforts are dedicated to understanding this city and the people who live and love in it, as I do. My…
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A beautiful handmade Mpumi doll
A few weeks ago, I came across a blog by a mom named Nondumiso who mentions how Mpumi’s Magic Beads is among some of her daughter’s favourite books. While browsing, I discovered that she creates handmade dolls so naturally, I wanted to support her work too! I really love my custom Mpumi doll by Imibongo…
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