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Buhle Ngaba
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D’bi Young Anitafrika
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Koleka Putuma
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Kopano Ratele
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Lebo Mashile
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Lerato Mogoatlhe
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Masande Ntshanga
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Mohale Mashigo
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Bibi Bakare-Yusuf
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Charmza Mrwebi
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Chwayita Ngamlana
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Diana Ferrus
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Dudu Busani-Dube
Dudu Busani-Dube
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Efe Paul Azino
Efe Paul Azino
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Esinako Ndabeni
Esinako Ndabeni is a final year student at the University of Cape Town. She is doing her Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in International Relations and Anthropology... Read More
Fred Khumalo
Fred Khumalo
Fred Khumalo is the author of three novels: Dancing the Death Drill, inspired by the tragic sinking of the SS Mendi; Bitches’ Brew... Read More
Gail Smith
Gail Smith
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Gcina Mhlophe
Gcina Mhlophe
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Haji Mohamed Dawjee
Haji Mohamed Dawjee completed a postgraduate degree in journalism at Stellenbosch University and established herself as a digital media specialist.... Read More
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Helon Habila
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Lebo Mashile
Lebo Mashile
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