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Tumelo Buthelezi: On His Debut Novel, GBV, and Mohale Mashigo

Ezekiel KekanaSeptember 10, 20200772 views

Tumelo Buthelezi is a literary-works creative and a founding member of the Ink Gallery, a movement that promotes an interest in reading. In July of 2018, he released his debut book titled, The Last Sentence published by BlackBird Books. In this interview with EW Blog editor, Ezekiel Kekana, Tumelo reflects on his debut book, what inspired the title, and he has a strong message to the perpetrators of violence directed to women and children.

Madam Afrika Shares her Love for Afrika in Vagabond

EW BLOGJuly 9, 2020052 views

Lerato Mogoatlhe is a content strategist, writer, professional traveller. She released her debut memoir titled Vagabond-Wandering Through Africa on Faith under BookBird Books in 2019. In this exclusive Q&A with EW Blog editor, Madam Afrika touches on her travelling experiences in the five regions of the continent and shares her view on the afrophobic attitude of South Africans towards their African sisters and brothers among other issues.

If You Keep Digging: ‘ I had such a headache from coming up with a title’- Keletso Mopai

EW BLOGJuly 1, 20200703 views

Keletso Mopai is a South African storyteller who was born and raised in Lenyeye Township, Limpopo. Her debut book titled If You Keep Digging was released in 2019 by BlackBird Books. If you Keep Digging is a collection of Mopai’s stories that touches on numerous themes such as racism, colourism, mental illness and others. In this exclusive Q&A session with EW Blog editor, Keletso talks about her favourite story in the book, societal ills such as gender-based violence, and her favourite local authors.