By Katlego Rammusa
The 29th January 2026 was an amazing night where I hosted author Sabata Mokae, one of South African Literary giants, to launch his book in Atteridgeville’s Nkomo Village Mall (The Ark) at our Ant Thou Sluggard BookStore. The title of his book is ‘ Lefatshe kela Badimo,’ meaning the land is of the ancestors, which was inspired by Native Life in South Africa (1916), a novel by Sol Plaatjie on the Native Land Act of 2013.
The day was marked by a little bit of entertainment before I reviewed the book. We featured the performances from local artists, namely Tiego with his dancers and The Evas, because we also wanted to showcase local talent at Nkomo Village Mall.
The book launch was both celebratory and grounding, a rare concoction of excitement and reflection.
The turnout was warm and engaged, with thoughtful questions and genuine conversations that made the work feel truly received.
Hearing readers connect with the themes in real time was deeply affirming, and the discussions brought new layers of meaning to the book itself. Overall, it was a memorable event that marked not just the release of a book but the beginning of a wider conversation.
A thoughtful, energizing book launch with an engaged audience, meaningful dialogue, and a strong sense of connection around the work. A powerful start to the book’s journey. And a celebration and tribute to Ntate Mokae for documenting the book in his own language. This is as profound as it is inspiring. – @NewsSA_Online
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