PROFESSOR GILBERT MATSAATHEBE: DARK LEAVES
BIO
Gilbert Motsaathebe, PhD is a Professor at the North-West University. An NRF-rated academic and recipient of several prestigious awards, he has a long history in academia and media practice having worked and lived for many years in countries such as the United Kingdom, Japan, India, and the United Arab Emirates.
BOOK DESCRIPTION - ENGLISH
After his ordeal, Botshelo must make a difficult choice. He decided to flee his village—a move he is about to regret. He first finds refuge in Mutare (Zimbabwe), then moves to Katima Mulilo, a border town in the Caprivi Strip that connects Namibia, Botswana, Angola and Zambia. He will need all wits to survive as his circumstances lands him in trouble and inevitable moments of anguish.
Published by: Evera Publishing
MUKOVHE RADZILANI: DAVHA MAVIAVHATHU
BIO
Radzilani Mukovhe was born and bred in Nzhelele there where he started his primary educations at Radzilani Primary School until he was 12. Then he relocated to Mahematshena where he did his Grade 5-7 at Mahematshena Primary School and his Grade 8-12 at Ndaedzo sec. Then relocate to Daveyton where he enrolled in Mechanical Engineering at Ekuhruleni Tvet College for his Diploma. Now he is doing apprenticeship in Diesel Mechanical Engineering.
BOOK DESCRIPTION - TSHIVENDA
Davha la Maviavhathu is translated as a group of slaughterers which tell a story about the traditional evil ceremony of slaughtering people to strengthen businesses. In this book people were slaughtered in because of this belief but all these brutal men who were conducting such fallacies act met their tragic demise.
Published by: Jacana Media
BULELANI MATSHOBA: AKWABA NDANDINGAMBONANGA
BIO
Bulelani Matshoba is a journalist and a news editor for Inkonjane Community Radio. He is passionate about writing and language. Akwaba Ndandingambonanga is his debut album.
BOOK DESCRIPTION - ISIXHOSA
Romantic relationship between Fikile and Nandipha starts positively with hopes of getting married, however the long family secrets that emerge kill their relationship. Fikile regrets ever seeing Nandipha as it is hard to break up as they are compelled to.
Published by: Jacana Media
LERATO TSELE: KGODISO YA NGWANA
BIO
Lerato Tsele, born and bred in a village called Pontsheng, Mt Fletcher, EC currently residing in Gauteng. Holds a N.Dip in Cost and Management Accounting - Unisa 2004. Worked as a Retail Store Manager, have a Publishing background as Editorial Assistant with Oxford University Press and Weza Home Publishing. Currently Freelance for Online News Publication writing content New Society.
BOOK DESCRIPTION - SESOTHO
Kgodiso ya Ngwana is a book written in Sesotho language and has 10 short stories that teach children about good manners as they grow up and face different challenges in their daily lives. Kids would enjoy reading this book and they will relate to the stories because of situations that they face and experience at home and at school. The stories will help in shaping their characters so that they can be virtuous citizens with good manners and right conduct in the society. Let’s encourage our children to read.
Published by: Dee Wee Production
MARCIA MHLONGO: EGAMENI LOTHANDO
BIO
Marcia Mhlongo is a writer who grew up in a rural area called UMthwalume in KZN. She Grew up reading books. She also attended a program called Isiphethu, that encouraged Scrip Writing in isiZulu. She entered a competition called Time of the Writers, submitting her short story called Isiziba Sothando, where she was in top 5 of the winners.
BOOK DESCRIPTION - ISIZULU
This book is about a lady who grew up in a rural area. She was raised by single parent. She worked so hard to fulfil her dreams of becoming an engineer. When she finds internship in a big company in Durban, she faces challenges as she is forced to compete against a male employee who undermines her because she is in a man's world.
Published by: Dee Wee Production
KUKARI BONHAM: DIE KLEINE KLISTE
BIO
Bönham Jayden Jimmy Kukari is a language practitioner who writes in Afrikaans. He stays in Bloemfontein, in the Free State. Die Kleine Klitse is his debut novel.
BOOK DESCRIPTION - AFRIKAANS
Die kleine klitse is a fresh, humorous, and hope-filled story about the true meaning of community. The book portrays the daily livelihood of an extraordinary Coloured family and that of their neighbours.
Published by: Jacana Media
FHULUFHELO NTSIENI: RUDZANI
BIO
Fhulufhelo Ntsieni is the author of the poetry anthology book called Rudzani, she is 23 years old and was born and raised in a village in Venda called Tshirenzheni. She’s currently pursuing her Honours Degree in Biochemistry at Sefako Makgatho Health Science University.
BOOK DESCRIPTION - TSHIVENDA
Rudzani Is a poetry anthology book written in pure Tshivenda language. It touches on different themes such as hope, love, death and praise.
Published by: Evera Publishing
THAPELO MAILULA: KE MARARANKODI
BIO
Elias Thapelo Mailula is a four times published author who stays in Polokwane, GaMothapo. He runs a local brand called Verbal Venom and also runs multiple community pageants.
BOOK DESCRIPTION - SEPEDI
Love, lies and corruption in the broad world of art. This novel will give you insights into the artistic world and what brings people together.
Published by: Jacana Media
HAPPY GLADNESS SIMELANE: THANDEKA
BIO
Happy Gladness Simelane is a playwright, a creative arts facilitator/teacher. She is a performer and enjoys reading. She is a finalist for Distell and NAF writing competition. She holds a certificate in performing arts.
BOOK DESCRIPTION - ISIZULU
A young girl falls pregnant during school holidays, while visiting her Gogo. Her stepdad chases her out of her home and goes to look for a home for her and the unborn child.
Published by: Maluks Books
THEMBA MAGAISA: XILWA NA DZANA
BIO
Themba Patrick Magaisa, well known as TP Magaisa in his writings, is a multi-award-winning author. He has written more than 25 literature books in Xitsonga. In 2023 his poetry represent our country, the Republic of South Africa and its government in the G20 Summit held in India.
BOOK DESCRIPTION - XITSONGA
'Xilwa Na Dzana' is an anthology of poems written in Xitsonga. All the poems in this book contain the topical issues of today’s lives in South Africa. Various themes used in this book are contemporary themes that readers and/or South Africans can easily relate to and have significant lessons for us all.
Published by: Maluks Books
MAFIKA JOHN MAHLANGU: UMRHAYALI
BIO
Mafika Jetro Mahlangu was born and raised in Mpumalanga. His passion for writing began when he was still young while still at primary school. He is an author of novels, short stories, and various plays.
BOOK DESCRIPTION - ISINDEBELE
Umrhayili is an isiNdebele novel that outlines the olden traditional laws that conflict with the modern laws that are practiced nowadays.
Published by: Dee Wee Production
SIBONGILE GONDWE: LAVELA LICINISO
BIO
Sibongile Gondwe is a former teacher, the author of several books, and a pastor who deals with emotional healing and life coaching.
BOOK DESCRIPTION - SISWATI
Lavela Liciniso is a novel that highlights the difficulties of children who are adopted. The parents mistreat them and show favouritism towards their children.
Published by: Dee Wee Production
MOTSHEGOFATSI PITSANE: MOLAYAKGOSI
BIO
Motshegofatsi was raised by a single mother and lives in Galotlhare Village in the Northern Cape. She is currently in Grade 8 at Iketleletso Middle School (Mothibistad).
BOOK DESCRIPTION - SETSWANA
Her book is called Molayakgosi. It is about a chief who kills children born with albinism. This chief did not have a son to be a chief when it was time for him to die.
Published by: Jacana Media
LETSHASE NAKELI: BOPHELO KE MALEPA
BIO
Born and bred in Senekal, and attended Sefikeng College of Education in Qwaqwa. Besides Bophelo Ke Malepa, he wrote other genres such as drama, poetry, novel and folklore. He established Sefikeng Writers Association and Lejweleputswa Writers Association and unearthed many writers.
BOOK DESCRIPTION - SESOTHO
It is the second Sesotho collection of essays by the writer that addresses variety of aspects like socio-economic, political, and cultural topics. It also includes the visually impaired community.
Published by: Maluks Books
KABELO KGATEA: METLHALA YA BADIMO
BIO
The author of this book is a full-time writer, editor, translator, reviewer, Proofreader and Setswana books compiler. He is conducting creative writer’s workshops and he is a winner of more than ten prestigious literary awards in South Africa.
BOOK DESCRIPTION - SETSWANA
The pains and suffering of the landless Khoi/San revealed its ugly head, when Khoi/San boy fell in love with a Motswana girl in the village. He was thrown into a boiling pot of tribalism and black on black hate. Fleeing to the mines he is exposed to same gender love and marriage in the hostel.
Published by: Evera Publishing
MAKAEPEYA MALEMA: MEDIRO YA KGOSI YA LEOBU
BIO
Makaepeya Christinah Malema was born in Botlokwa, Sekakene. She is an author, poet, and actress and loves art. She wrote two children's books; this is her third book.
BOOK DESCRIPTION - SEPEDI
Mediro ya Kgosi Leobu is a tale about the chameleon, who was the king of all animals due to his intelligence and colour changing behaviour. After some time, the chameleon started selling animals to people in exchange for Morula beer.
Published by: Evera Publishing
THABI NANCY MAHAMBA: ONGATHANDWA NGUNINA
BIO
Thabi Nancy Mahamba was born in Kameelrivier B. Received a Diploma of Effective writing skills and a certificate in executive assistant skills from Alison. Published ebook novel called Kuhlabe kwaphukela on Thungelelwano LesiNdebele (IsiNdebele website). Co-author of a book called Sikhambakhambile that is currently in grade 12, and also published poems in books called I WISH I’D SAID VOL 1 and 2.
BOOK DESCRIPTION - ISINDEBELE
The novel Ongathandwa ngunina (The one who is not favoured by her mother) is about a young bright and talented girl who lacks mother figure, went to study in an unregistered college unknowingly. Her mother forced her to find a job to repay the money lost paying her studies. Unfortunately, things went the opposite direction. She was kicked out of her home, and while staying at the friend’s home, she continued pursuing her talent as an author, re-united with her family at the book launch, and had heart to heart talk.
Published by: Maluks Books
ANELE KOSE: IINGXOXO ZELOBOLA
BIO
My name is Anele Kose, a poet, an emerging writer, and an actor. I was born in a small village called Fort Murray in King Williams Town in the Eastern Cape. I have worked with different theatre makers in and out of this country with the goal of being a published playwright, novelist, and poet. Writing is my sanctuary, for it connects my soul.
BOOK DESCRIPTION - ISIXHOSA
The book is about two lovers who eagerly want to get married, but things turn sour because of family disagreements and the conflict between Christianity and culture. Patriarchy is at its toll as the men who are sent for lobola negotiations refuse to have women in the lobola negotiations.
Published by: Evera Publishing
RUEL MABANGA: MANO
BIO
I am Ruel Bandi Mabanga. I hold a B. Admin degree from the University of the North, now the University of Limpopo. I am a first-time writer with this novel, Mano.
BOOK DESCRIPTION - XITSONGA
The book is about a university graduate who was looking for a job but couldn't find one. He ended up undertaking criminal activities and got arrested. In the novel, readers will also enjoy turgid prose.
Published by: Dee Wee Production
STHEMBISO MATHEBULA: UMJEZISI, THE PUNISHER
BIO
I was born on March 4, 1975, at Rob Ferreira in Nelspruit. I completed my senior certificate in 1994. In the year 1995 if was shot, which is why I am paralysed today. I started writing in 2000 and published my first book in 2017, and I am a script writer.
BOOK DESCRIPTION - SISWATI
My book is about three kids named Themba, Thembi, and Zinhle who lost both parents at a young age because of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Themba kept on hustling until he completed his matriculation and went to join the SANDF at Pretoria Camp. One day while he was away at work, five boys raped his sisters, but only two were convicted, and the mastermind behind these deeds was freed because there was not enough evidence. So Themba swears that he will avenge his sisters no matter what.
Published by: Maluks Books
NAMA SPELLING AND ORTHOGRAPHY RULES
BOOK DESCRIPTION
For the first time in history, PanSALB in collaboration with DSAC, ANFASA and the Khoe and San National Language Body (KSNLB) presents the 1st edition of the Nama Spelling & Orthography Rules to South Africa accompanied by an audiobook. It is the first of its kind on behalf of all the Khoe and San languages in this country. The process started back in 2017 benchmarked and supported by our neighbouring country Namibia and it is with excitement to announce that Nama language now has standardised spelling and orthography rules unique to the South African context.
Contributors
Mr. Willem Damarah, Mr. Lionel Dawids, Ms. Dorothea Davids,
and Ms. Telle Hoeses, Ms. Adelheid Rooy, Mr. Paul Vogelsang, Ms. Entheresia Matroos, Mr. Fritz Dirkse.
Published by: ANFASA under the DSAC Publishing Hub Project