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The House on Makoro Drive
Zoey always speeds up on her bike when she passes the house on Makoro Drive. A police officer killed his wife and daughter there. Everyone keeps away from the house. Then one day Zoey cycles past to see a man standing in the doorway and she knows that the man has been released and is…
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Lauri Kubuitsile
Language
English
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Nobody Will Ever Kill Me
Nobody Will Ever Kill Me is an inspirational, true story of Mbu Maloni who, through his courage and never failing belief in the power of education, rose above the terrible circumstances he was born into and made it off the streets of Masizakhe and Masiphumelele townships to become a published author and a Matric pupil…
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Mbu Maloni
Language
English
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The Shopkeeper's Son
Ayman, the son of an Ethiopian shopkeeper, is excited that he can finally work in his father’s shop and save some money. He soon learns that not everyone in Ekuthuleni likes foreigners and that you can get into real danger if you don’t now the hood. Then he meets Boza, a friendly young man from…
Author
Thabiso Tshowa
Language
English
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Wandile's Journey
Wandile’s life is spinning out of control. As her mom lies dying Wandile is clubbing with her blessers, Max and Mzi who supply her with booze and drugs. They pressure her to bring them another ‘fresh’ girl but when she does things don’t go according to plan … This story is also available in isiZulu:…
Author
Amanda Ngema
Language
English
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Have you ever been scared of something that makes no sense? For example, did you know that there are people who are scared of the colour yellow? That is called Xanthophobia. Fear is one of the most intimidating emotions, it can take you out of your safe space and make you realise that you are…
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English
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Mindspace
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Recently I had the worst depressive episode of my adult life. It was isolating, exhausting and filled me with hopelessness. Sleep stopped having its restful qualities. I would go to bed tired and wake up exhausted. My depression demanded absolute isolation. In my misery I demanded total solitude so I stopped reaching out to friends,…
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Michelle Myeko
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English
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Determined to succeed and become a teacher
“Always try to better yourself, be better, be a better you than yesterday. Don’t let anything or anyone drag you down,” says Edwina Stevens, a 36-year-old education student who grew up on the Cape Flats. Edwina explains that her growing up was anything but easy. She grew up with a single mom and her two…
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Amber Solomons
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The bouncing cabbage
Cassidy Ann, her big sister, Trixie, and Grandpa visit the garden shop to buy some plants. Grandpa asks the girls to wait in the car while he goes inside to buy a rose bush. While they are waiting, Cassidy Ann sees a cabbage fall off a truck. But when she picks it up to give…
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Helen Brain
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English
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Workwise: Keep motivated while unemployed
South Africa has a high unemployment rate which impacts all its citizens. Searching for a job takes its toll – especially if you’ve been looking for months or years and are still unemployed. Many lose motivation and along with it, their drive to be productive. Are you feeling demotivated? Here are a few pointers you…
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