At GLAMOUR, we’re passionate about elevating conversations around literacy, especially when it centres the voices of women who are using the power of the written word to heal, uplift, and challenge the status quo. These authors are not only telling their stories, they’re giving us language for our own. They remind us that reading is more than a pastime, it’s a form of personal power.
Trailblazers in their respective fields, these phenomenal women turned their lived experiences into powerful lessons, inspiring us to lean into our healing, find strength in vulnerability, and show up as our most authentic selves. Whether you're navigating identity, faith, trauma, or transformation, there’s something in these pages for you.
Moshitadi Lehlomela
Book: The Girl Who Survived Her Mother
Known as the mother wound coach, Moshitadi explores the deeply complex mother-daughter dynamic with honesty and empathy. Her debut book is a deeply personal offering rooted in her own experiences, affirming that healing from generational trauma is not only possible, it’s powerful. A memorable voice at our Glamour Mother’s Day event, she created space for reflection, healing, and dialogue.
Rorisang Thandekiso
Book: Disciple: Walking with God
The ever-charismatic broadcaster and speaker captures the spirit of walking boldly in faith. In her debut book, she shares how her deep relationship with God has shaped every corner of her life; career, identity, and purpose. The best-selling book resonates with readers because of its sincerity, passion, and accessibility. Whether you’re new to the faith or deep in your spiritual walk, Rorisang’s words offer both reassurance and conviction.
Buhle Ngaba
Book: The Girl Without a Sound
A storyteller, actress, and activist, Buhle Ngaba’s illustrated book is a poetic offering for young black girls; a love letter reminding them they are seen, valued, and powerful. Written to fill a gap in inclusive children’s literature, the book has become a cultural artefact that celebrates black girlhood and affirms voice as a form of identity. It’s the kind of book every generation should have on their shelves.
Lebohang Masango
Books: The Soft Life, Mpumi’s Magic Beads, Grow to Be Great: Awesome African Achievers
When we launched the Glamour Book Club during Women’s Month in 2023, there was no voice more fitting to lead the conversation than Lebohang Masango. A poet, anthropologist, and award-winning author, she doesn’t just occupy space, she commands it with grace, intellect, and intention. Lebohang’s work is a celebration of African identity, heritage, and potential. From empowering children through inclusive storytelling to exploring aspirational living in The Soft Life, her words are both grounding and visionary. Her writing nurtures, educates, and inspires, making her a literary force whose work resonates across generations.
Malaika Mahlatsi (Pen name: Malaika wa Azania)
Books: Memoirs of a Born Free, Dear Ijeawele (Foreword)
A fierce political commentator and writer, Malaika has built a name for herself with fearless commentary and powerful reflections on race, politics, youth activism, and identity. Her memoir, written in the form of a letter, is a stirring insight into what it means to grow up in South Africa’s democratic era while still grappling with its inequalities. If you’re seeking writing that challenges you to think critically and feel deeply, she’s one to read and watch.
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