Penned by the bold: Bonang Matheba, Ayanda Borotho and more on the bookshelf
Books are more than just tools for learning, they help us grow, understand the world better, and even escape it when we need to.
Like movies or music, books are a form of entertainment too. They transport us into made-up worlds that somehow feel real, comforting and full of life.
This World Book Day, we're celebrating the magic of storytelling and the way books heal, inspire, and connect us.
We're also spotlighting the celebrities and public figures who have continued sharing their stories through books:
1. Bonang Matheba - From A to B
A memoir-style book where Bonang shares her journey in the entertainment industry and life lessons along the way.
A personal journey of how a girl from Mafikeng in the North West found her face next to that of Halle Berry's in a worldwide Revlon campaign.
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2. Ayanda Borotho - Unbecoming to Become
The actress and activist explores identity, patriarchy, and self-love in this empowering memoir.
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3. Zulaikha Patel – Brave Like Me
The public figure, who is a fearless advocate for equality, released her second children's book Brave Like Me this year.
As the writer of My Coily Crowned Hair, the activist has never stopped advocating for the voices of black people and black girls to be heard.
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4. Redi Tlhabi – Endings and beginnings: A Story of healing
The respected journalist and broadcaster shares a powerful memoir about her childhood and the trauma of a friend's murder.
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5. Lebo Mashile – In a Ribbon of Rhythm
A well-known poet, actress, and activist, Lebo's debut poetry collection won the Noma Award for Publishing in Africa.
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