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BOOK REVIEW: There is more to life than what you are – discover your purpose, which is what you will ultimately become

25Mar

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BOOK REVIEW: There is more to life than what you are – discover your purpose, which is what you will ultimately become

By Katlego Rammusa: (Image: Katlego Rammusa) Many people live on planet earth and die without even discovering their purpose in life, having questions like: Where am I from? Why am I here? Where am I going? Why was I born male, not female? Why was I born black, not white? Well, there is more to life than that. In this book, Understand the Purpose for Your Life, you will find out that you were brought into this world for a reason, with a specific purpose and unique gifts to make an impact and achieve greatness. We all have gold inside of us; sometimes it needs to be polished, and the dirt has to be removed in order for you to shine bright. You may be a teacher, a doctor or a nurse and think that you are serving your purpose. However, you may be far...

BOOK REVIEW: Everything Changed The Moment I Met Jesus

17Mar

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BOOK REVIEW: Everything Changed The Moment I Met Jesus

By Katlego Rammusa: This isn’t a book about the structures of religion; it’s about the heartbeat of a relationship. In this book, 'All About Jesus, My Journey, His Glory' by Gerida, I invite you into the raw, unpolished corners of my life. These pages carry the weight of my walk with Him, the mountain top highs, the shattering heartaches, the quiet surrenders, and the moments when His love became more real than the breath in my lungs. Within these stories, you’ll discover: 1. Beauty in the Broken: How He meets us in our lowest points to begin the work of restoration. 2. Peace Beyond Understanding: How to find stillness when the world around you is in chaos. 3. Ordinary Glory: How God turns "normal" days into a living testimony of His Grace. 4. ...

A Book Store With a Difference: Situated Right At the Centre of Pheli, Our Kasi

13Mar

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A Book Store With a Difference: Situated Right At the Centre of Pheli, Our Kasi

By Katlego Rammusa: ANT THOU SLUGGARD BOOK STORE: Katlego Rammusa's book shop in Atteridgeville, that emerged from humble beginnings (Image: Katlego Rammusa) There’s something about the rustle of turning pages, the scent of fresh ink, and the gentle buzz of readers gathering around a story that speaks to them and the content that is relatable. Some days are not forgettable as I was pondering upon a time on the 27th of May 2025, when I opened a book store in a township, which is very rare as some mainstream book stores have failed dismally doing business in townships. Some people thought I was going to fail as well; however, guess what? I am still in business even today. I give all the glory to Jesus. On the day of the opening, the magic was alive and well in th...

BOOK REVIEW: A Wedding Dress Carries an Assumed Power, Uniting Power or Destructive Power

6Mar

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BOOK REVIEW: A Wedding Dress Carries an Assumed Power, Uniting Power or Destructive Power

A wedding unites two families; however, sometimes it tears them apart when love meets envy and loyalty is tested by deceit. One dress becomes a symbol of everything lost and in this gripping family drama, a bride's joy turns to heartbreak when her manipulative sister-in-law weaves lies, secrets and betrayal into a fabric of their lives. A Battlefield of Jealousy and Revenge As trust crumbles and hidden truths surface, the once-happy home becomes a battlefield of jealousy and revenge. Can forgiveness mend what manipulation destroyed? Or will the power of a single wedding dress leave scars that never fade? Most Marriages' Destinies are Decided Through This Dress Some cultures dictate that the Wedding Dress should only be delivered to the Bride on the celebration morning....

Launching an inspiring book by an inspiring author, Sabata Mokae

21Feb

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Launching an inspiring book by an inspiring author, Sabata Mokae

By Katlego Rammusa Author Sabata Mokae being interviewed by fellow Author and host, Katlego Rammusa, during Mokae's book launch. (Image: Supplied) 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 sh...

A book launch with a difference where music and dance featured and talent unveiled

31Jan

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A book launch with a difference where music and dance featured and talent unveiled

By Katlego Rammusa: The 29th January 2026, was an amazing night where I hosted Sabata Mokae, one of South African Literary giants, to launch his book in Attridgeville, Pretoria, Nkomo Village mall 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 the land native act in 1913 novel by Sol Plaatjie. We had a little bit of entertainment before I reviewed the book, performances from local artists, namely Tiego with his dancers and The Evas, because we also showcase local talent at Nkomo Village Mall ( The Ark). 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 ge...

JACKIE PHAMOTSE RETURNS WITH THE ADVOCATE: Power, betrayal, and the fragile cost of legacy

12Sep

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JACKIE PHAMOTSE RETURNS WITH THE ADVOCATE: Power, betrayal, and the fragile cost of legacy

By Sitha Maliwa: When Jackie Phamotse writes, South Africa listens. The bestselling, award-winning author - whose words have long peeled back the layers of wealth, power, and survival - has returned with a new literary storm: The Advocate. The novel arrives as the highly anticipated follow-up to her acclaimed The Tea Merchant (longlisted for the Sunday Times Fiction Award and shortlisted for the SA Book Awards). With The Advocate, Phamotse once again dares readers to step into a world where polished facades mask rotting empires, and where love and corruption wage war over the soul of a family. Set against the brooding landscapes of Clanwilliam, The Advocate chronicles the slow, devastating collapse of the Coal family empire. Beneath the grandeur of their name lie...

BOOK REVIEW: Motswako story told at long last in new book

15Apr

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BOOK REVIEW: Motswako story told at long last in new book

Thobile Jiwulane It was the soundtrack of the streets in Mahikeng from the late 1990s and to the early 2000s before reaching crossover appeal, finding resonance with music fanatics countrywide and beyond the borders. At some point, the Motswako genre catapulted the North West province to the hip hop headlines and made people sit up and take notice. The fusion of the Setswana language into the hip hop sphere was a unique take that defied tribalism and showed the masses that there's room for different South African languages at the hip hop table and music at large. Now, the story of Motswako – a sub-genre of the South African version of rap, whose name denotes a mixture, owing to its multilingualism, with Setswana as the main ingredient – is finally being told. It was th...

AWARD-WINNER: For the multi-talented achiever Katlego Rammusa, the sky is not the limit

7Apr

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AWARD-WINNER: For the multi-talented achiever Katlego Rammusa, the sky is not the limit

By Thobile Jiwulane Katlego Rammusa It is hard to find a young man of just this age with such diverse talents and accomplishments as Katlego Rammusa. Rammusa, 36 years old, is a humble man with a deep love for religion and a passion for books. He has many other interests that make him a well-rounded individual. He tends to excel in everything he undertakes, whether on a personal or professional level, which significantly contributes to his career success and leadership. Rammusa demonstrated his leadership skills while still at school as a member of the Student Representative Council in 2004 and later as its president in 2005 at Bataung Secondary School in Seolong Village in North West province. It’s no surprise that this young man has become an award-winning and prolific autho...

THE TOKYO SEXWALE BOOK CONTROVERSY: A tale of denial, confusion, and political intrigue

20Mar

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THE TOKYO SEXWALE BOOK CONTROVERSY: A tale of denial, confusion, and political intrigue

By Sitha Maliwa In a development that has left the public bewildered, a newly surfaced video has cast a shadow over anti-apartheid activist-turned-businessman, Tokyo Sexwale, revealing that he once confirmed working on a book. The footage, which appears to be several years old, directly contradicts Sexwale’s recent firm denial of such plans. The contradiction has sparked widespread confusion, forcing many to question whether there is more to this story than meets the eye. The controversy began when a fake Twitter account, allegedly under the ANC veteran’s name, claimed that he was preparing to publish a tell-all book. The supposed book was said to expose major figures in his life, creating a wave of speculation, especially on social media. Rumours about the book quickly went...