Arshad Dossa spent the first ten years of his career as an international lecturer and trainer. After that, for the next 13 years, he became a global Project Manager and Programme Manager. His experience spans Telecoms, Medical and Banking projects primarily.  He has always been at the Strategic edge of any industry he has been involved in, always working with the top management structure. As a result, he is an invaluable resource capable of understanding umbrella objectives and how they mesh together to achieve a global result.

Ashline (Ash) Groenewald was a single mother of two children, ages 17 and 12 when she was first diagnosed with Lupus. She was working a full-time job in retail and making other sideline sales.

She works part-time due to Lupus and still does her side hustle to make extra money. Her goal with this book is to give readers some insights into what went on in her mind and, more importantly, in her life when she started journaling. She is sharing her ups and downs and her highs and lows. Her most significant achievement was beginning her NPO called Lupus SA, and she worked on creating awareness and teaching people about Lupus. For every book sold, she will donate R1.00 to Lupus SA to continue the fantastic work that she is doing.  She hopes that you will find her book insightful and inspiring.

Matome Fredrick Molefe was seen in 1945 in the village of Eastlynn. He started his studies at a small school in Doornpoort. And he finished there at Makgabetlwane High School in the year 1962. He tried to continue his studies with a diploma in sales management at Vlaakfontein Technical College and was turned away due to financial needs. In 1969, Molefe entered into holy matrimony with Mapule Nyalunga, and they were blessed with three children. In 2013, he was grateful for the job because of the growth at Bears Furnishers. Fredrick's love of literature is old, and Man Is Not Known Is The Country is the first of his three novels to be published.

Conny Mokatsanyane is a first-time author, and he wrote this book, dedicating it to his children especially his daughter Rorisang. He suffers from mental issues which denies him quality time with his children. This book will serve as their souvenir in his absence.

David Muhiya Osman was born in DRCongo in the South Kivu province but raised in Uvira. He was motivated to be a writer because it was his dream, and he wanted to encourage people about life. To write stories is to give life to your dream. He didn’t give up because he knew his dream and goal would come true. He wrote many stories, but because of his upbringing and the many life challenges he faced, he did not manage to publish them, and he gave the stories away so that everyone would get a chance to read them. He moved to South Africa at 19 and later found himself writing his second book. Because with faith, all things are possible, and we can do all things with God.

De Wet Ferreira completed his schooling in the Eastern Cape, thereafter moving to the golden shores of KwaZulu-Natal to complete his tertiary qualification in Communication Science. He is a proud South African, and his travels across the country have exposed him to people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, each with their own trials and tribulations. This has given him a somewhat holistic view of what life is like for everyday South Africans, something that comes across in the stories he writes. De Wet is married to his soul mate, Sarah, and the two of them live in Durban with their two Chihuahuas, Bruno and Bailey.

Emmanuel Khumbulani Sibanda, the last born child of Titus Sibanda and given birth by Tambudzai Magaisa at Bellville Hospital in Hammanskraal but raised by Zakes Majoni, Lucia Dube, and Priscilla Chinongwa as his legal guardians after the death of his mother in 2002 and his father in 2005. He started school at Kulani St Joseph's primary school in 2007, and in 2014, he went to Thulaganyo school. From 2016 to 2017, he was at Tswaing School; from 2018 to 2019, he was at Nick Mpshe Technical and Commercial School. He is thanking his guardians for taking good care of him and how they raised him as their own, along with his siblings, Cecilia, John, and Innocent.

E.R. Tibane is the Founder of TBN PROJECTS, an organization whose objective is to support economic freedom in our lifetime movement by engaging with the youth on financial literacy. He also works for the South African Police Service. Lives in South Africa, Mpumalanga province, Hazy View, Shabalala trust.

Edna is a credible person full of fun and pleasure. Her husband, family, and friends are golden to her. Her family gave her the nickname “Little Star.” Edna has already written a few books, and her readers are really into her humour and mindset in each book. Edna is a passionate woman, full of energy, enjoying new challenges. Edna’s warm personality attracts people like a magnet, and there is nothing anybody can do but fall in love with her personality.

Hlanganani Khumalo has been a fan of written words since childhood; although this is his first published work, there's more to come shortly. He is from the north parts of KwaZulu, Glencoe, to be specific. He is the father to Njabulo and Langelihle, and this debut creative gift is dedicated to his late father, uNogqskaza weNkunzi, who, by telling him ancient stories, made him love telling authentic stories. He is grateful to Mecs Publishing for making him realize that this book he is releasing has been gathering dust since 2005.

Gunter “Wheels” van der Berg was born and raised in a Christian family in Alberton, and he gave his heart to the Lord on a Christian Camp at the age of 12. He has a passion for sharing God through preaching, dancing, poetry, and praying for others. Often he challenges believers and non-believers on their faith and how to share it. His heart breaks, though, for the effects of what division in the Body of Christ has done.

Dylan Roman is from the Western Cape, South Africa. He was born in December 1997. He lives with his mother, Vanessa Roman, his grandmother, and her sister. He grew up in church and played drums but never had that real relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. One Sunday in church, he felt the Holy Spirit like never before and felt in his heart to have a personal relationship with Jesus. As months passed, he fell in love with the Lord and the Ministry and wanted to do more for the Kingdom of God.

Harrison Ncube loves words and is a creative who finds habitation in writing. He has been at it since childhood, and it has always been his dream to be an author. This is his debut novel; there’s more to where this came from. He is in his early 30s, a father of a girl, Azania, and currently a resident of Johannesburg but calls Bulawayo home. When he is not creating characters and telling stories, he is playing dad duties.

Jackie Nonhlanhla Onyekpe

Pst Mrs. Jacqueline Nonhlanhla Onyekpe, born in Barberton (Mpumalanga Province), South Africa, is a mother and a wife.

She is married to Rev. Dr. Staybless Onyekpe, The Senior Pst of " The Elect Revival Prayer Ministry International A.K.A. God Answers Prayer Centre." She serves as an Associate/Assistant Pastor.

Pst Jacqueline, known as Pst Jackie, is an anointed International Speaker who has touched lives on in-person platforms, travelled the nations to minister the gospel, and participated in the African Prayer Summit for Africa.

Pst Jackie and her husband have hosted different International Ministers and Missionaries from outside the country.

She is a Convener of the Touch the Hem of His Garment, A.K.A, The Power of the Womb. Gathering women together of all classes in a Labour Ward with different events in their lives, those silently hurting and incubated seeds in their Wombs that have shut the door of their success. After her life experience, God found her as a testimony, having a background in the Banking Management industry. God called her to prepare the women, remove blemishes, and Restore hope to all the hurting women of destiny.

She is a member of Female Ministers Forum International (FMFI, mothering the world by the word of God) as a South African coordinator.

She is also with the Mothers in Africa Prayer Network International (M.A.P.). She is an M.A.P. South African national coordinator. Also, leading prayers of all 54 countries with

other mothers. She has represented SADC REGION in different nations, including Online ministration.

Her focus is to see all women elevated from their oppressed situation, where the enemy has kept them, reminding them of their past failures. With the help of the Holy Spirit, root out the bitter seed of Unforgiveness, Offenses, Pretence, past hurt, and negativity that has covered them.

Women enter a Place of Self-discovery in the labour ward, understanding God. KEY scripture

Luke 8:43, the woman with an issue of blood purposed in her heart that if she only Touched the Hem of His Garment, she would be made whole.

Kagiso Manawe Digomo was born in the Limpopo province. She has always had a passion for writing but never took it seriously. Up until grade 8, she started writing poems and performed some of her poems at her school, Bopedi-Bapedi, at some farewell functions. It came again in a dream in 2016, and that's when she started to write her novel and short stories. She is currently an independent Herbalife distributor.

I'm Joshua, and I'm 26 years old. I grew up in Pretoria, South Africa. Since I can remember, writing has played a major role in my life. I developed an unwavering affinity for the written word at a young age since it allowed me to articulate the breadth of my feelings and the substance of my thoughts. However, it was difficult for me to find the exact words to express how strongly I felt. But with patience and perseverance, I've started a great path of personal growth and development as a writer. Now that I have the ability to use words, I am confident to say that this is me accomplishing my short and long term goals.

Mogomotsi Nicolas Selebano is the grandson of the priests, Motaba minna Tholo ka koro, in the North West region. He was born on 08 August 1993 in Gakhunwana village. He started his studies at Goo-Molefi school, continued at Itlotlen Barolong, and finished school at Gakhunwana, where he did his dance class. He started writing in 2010, at Gakhunwana High School. Due to the lack of blessings, he is unable to continue with his studies at the university. He is currently a writer of dramas and dramas in his home language of Setswana.

Jolene Olivier grew up in a small town in the Free State, Viljoenskroon. Writing has always been easier for her than speaking. Words on paper flow more easily than words from the mouth. She is married and has four beautiful children. Being a part-time writer and working as an Accountant during the day are complete opposites, but both are her great passions. She enjoys her work with numbers, but to see her words in a book is a dream that has now come true. Broken Love is a story she has been writing for several years but never put together. This year, she decided to take the bull by the horns but never thought it would become a reality.

John Eddie Gobeilweng was born on 07 November 1991 in the village of Prieska, Northern Cape Province. His parents are Martha Williams and Blockson Gobeilweg. After his parents' divorce, John lived with his father in the village of Kgokgojane in the North West. John continued his studies there. After the elephants went to Mahikeng to continue his studies at North West University in Mahikeng. He studied human behaviour, ethics and management. In the year 2013, he started teaching at Gamagara High School. That is where he learned more about life, the importance of continuing education and the importance of changing people's lives. In 2018, he continued his safety and health studies with the University of the Eastern Cape. He continued to learn how to manage and teach in the mines. He has worked for institutions such as Phegelelo in Limpopo and publishing institutions and management at Media Works in Johannesburg. His job was to create Setswana papers and a curriculum for elephants. Today, John is a lecturer at Phakane High School in the village of Kagung in Kuruman.

Makgohlwane Jeremiah Magashula is the author of the book entitled ̋TO HUMAN IS AIR, WRITING DEFINE’’. He was born in a small town in Jane Furse called Madibong. He started his pre-school in Tsogang Marota Chrech in 2005-2006. From there, he went to Madibong English Medium Primary School, where he did his grade R up until Grade 7 from 2007-2015. In 2015, he got the opportunity to attend leap school, and later that year, he wrote the selection tests. He passed, and it was confirmed. He started his grade 8 in 2016 at Leap.

Jeremiah started to write poems in grade 8 and got exposed to publishers in 2018 when he was in grade 10. His first poem, entitled ‘’ONE Day, " was edited for free on FUNDZA and was published on 3 November 2019. His second poem, ‘’MY FAVOURITE TEACHER,’’ was published on 2 December 2018 and is still on FUNDZA. He opened one door for other publishers and welcomed SPILLWORDS PRESS ORGANISATION. They published his poem entitled ‘’ I LOVE YOU’’ on 02 December 2018.

The words that Jeremiah favours the most says

‘’MATURITY IS A FLOWER THAT DOES NOT GROW IN EVERYBODY’S GARDEN’’

And

‘’TEACH ME I WILL REMEMBER, SHOW ME I WILL FORGET AND INCLUDE ME I WILL KEEP’’

In his spare time, he would dance, and he was once a leader of the modern dance junior club.

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Sershin Prevendren Naicker is a 32-year-old dynamic global educationalist who has been in the educational field for the past 14 years. He is a passionate educator, youth leader, curriculum developer, author, international public speaker, and life coach interested in the holistic development of young children worldwide. "Blossoming of Childhood Excellence" is inspired by the Education in Human Values concept. Education is trying to help children from all walks of life develop into beautiful beings of this world by implementing these excellent values in their daily lives.

Thekuri Abram Maserumule, the Late husband to Rose Makhegu Maserumule, received Christ as Lord and Saviour in the '70s.  He soon joined in spreading the Gospel of Christ and served in Ministry until he was called home to be with the Lord in 2019.
A short Biography of his life, with special reference to his Ministry Work, is included as a Bonus Chapter in the Book.

Rose Makhegu Maserumule is a God-fearing woman and the daughter of the late Samuel Silinda and Odia Silinda. They were among some pioneers in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ at Zoeknog and Acornhoek, South Africa, WHEN THE MISSIONARIES CAME. The Author, a great Narrator, takes us through a journey of events that leads not only to the spread of the Gospel but also to the building of Arthurseat Mission House, a High School at Arthurseat, the building of Tintswalo Hospital, among various Projects.

Zebedee Silinda, Co-Author of WHEN THE MISSIONARIES CAME, took the baton of the spread of the Gospel and founded several branches of the Nazarene Revival Church, with the assistance of some of his partners in Christ, leading to the spread of the message of Salvation.  He is a Sibling to Rose M Maserumule as well as the late Bishop Benjamin Silinda, among some of their siblings.  He is currently enjoying his retirement at Hazyview, together with his lovely wife.

Uxolani Biyela was born on 18 May 1985 in a rural area. He showed up. In the district of Yaya, which the king of Ntuli manages. Buffalo village. He grew up in his home in Magazine. He studied at Mamba Primary School. He then went to Nqumizwe High School, where the family situation led him to leave school in the ninth grade to find a job. Life came to him in Johannesburg, and when he got better, he met life. He even regained the motivation to write books shortly after his father's death in the year 2023. Life has taught him a lot, and he has to take his father's shield.

Chauke Xiviko Endric is a young man who grew up on the rural stands of Nghezimani Village in Limpopo Province, South Africa. I am a self-motivated author and have all it takes to become one of the greatest and bestselling authors in the world. With this beautiful epistle, I reintroduce myself into the universe. My greatest aim and purpose is to create a series of new points of view and perceptions. The philosophies I possess are the enormous pushing forces that enable me to express myself without any doubt or fear. “I am Not an Ordinary Being” who settles for anything below a point I can reach; the sky will only be the limit.

William Frans Peredi Gafane is the son of Mr Samuel and Anna Gafane. He attended Lafata School in Lebowakgomo, where he completed grade seven, before going to Mosepedi High School in Makotse until he completed his matric. His passion for writing began at Lafata Primary School where he wrote myths under the encouragement of his teacher. Mr William Rampola is one of the teachers who participated in his writing journey. The Problems of Life is his first published book.

Willem Johannes Diederichs was born on 25 August 1941 in Bloemfontein, Free State Province. In 1947, during a Polio pandemic, Willem was six years old when he contracted the dreaded disease. The family moved to Pretoria in December 1949, where he still lives. Willem ends his school career in Pretoria West High School when he obtains his Standard Eight certificate. He went to work at the Railways from June 1964 to December 1993. During his last five years in the Railways service, he was also involved with the Railway Christian Union, where he did missionary work. On October 30, 1965, he maOctober 30 Cathrina Smith. They were married for fifty-four years when she passed away on January 19, 2020, after January 19lness. Their only son, Hennie, was born from the marriage. He was an Armed Action officer. On July 6 2018, Hennie was July 6d when he went to investigate an armed robbery. Willem has two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is now eighty years old and retired and keeps himself busy with writing.

Tebatso Stephen Seretlo is a SA/CUBA medical student, currently doing his last year with Walter Sisulu University (WSU). He is also a public speaker, and he spent most of his time motivating in various schools around his province, Limpopo. He resides in Mokopane, South Africa.  

Katlego Winton Jeremiah Farrakhan Tlowi Tau was born in 1989 on the 7^th of March in Kagiso Township, in the west rand, located west of Gauteng. He started school in 1994 at John Marin Catholic School in Kagiso. In 2003, he went to Mosupatsela Senior Secondary School at 14 and completed his matric three years later. He published his first book, Long Walk to Fooldom, in 2021.

Pastor Sthembile Hlatshwayo is a missionary of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He has travelled to many places preaching the gospel, and God is using him to bring back the lost souls, heal the sick, and deliver those demonically oppressed. Pastor Sthembile Hlatshwayo studied for a diploma in Policing at the University of South Africa and is an entrepreneur. He lives in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria, South Africa. Due to a strong call of God upon his life, he resigned from his full-time employment as a connect specialist at one of the leading international organisations in the retail industry to commit himself as a full-time missionary of the gospel.

Brian is a Christian author, youth counsellor, and minister of the word. He is an avid volunteer for causes he believes in and loves nature, which he considers draws us nearer to God. Brian is passionate about the youth; together with his wife, Emma, they have been youth ministers for over ten years.

One of Sfiso Kekana's many talents is discovering unexpected destinations. He was anointed and called by God to educate and enlighten the world for God's glory.

Santi Kruger (43), homemaker, mother and author. Lives in Potchefstroom. Writing is her passion; she is also the author of the suspense novel "Vlinders", published by Mecs Publishing. Her poetry collection "Kaleidoscope" is available from Hasepad Publishers. She believes that "variety is the spice of life". Some of her works have been included in magazines such as Landbouweekblad, and several poems have been included in collections by Kreatio and Malherbe Uitgewers. Other works have been included in the Mecs online magazine, children's stories in collections by SA Writers, and short stories. Santi decided (in collaboration with Mecs Publishing) to combine children's stories in a collection. The inspiration for these children's stories is her son CJ and all the sunshine children who bring light into her life.

Ronnie was born on 25 August 1960 in Durban. He grew up in Johannesburg and attended Dirkie Uys Primary School and Helpmekaar Boys High School—Hertzog in Witbank. In 1979, he joined the Army and joined the Standing Forces, SA Air Force and became an aircraft mechanic in 1983. He and Elize are married and have a daughter and a son. Journal of an Artisan was written during night shifts on the mine when he was not busy.

Potso Maria Matlaletsa was born in the Free State. Her parents raised her until her dad passed away two and a half decades ago. The passing of her father broke her heart; she saw her beloved mother struggling to carry on, raising them alone, without him. Being in the medical field taught her the power of believing. As a child of God, under her father's leadership, the Lord Rev Tim Omotoso, she has learnt that you can achieve anything with the word of God through His teachings. She studied nursing, medical technician, HR and a Bachelor's degree in Behavioural sciences, which has broadened her understanding of humanity. Her passion for writing began years ago. She used to write randomly. A small amount of information is put into quotes. She was surprised at how much people liked them. She didn't want to become a writer, but she got the encouragement from one of her church branch leaders, Evangelist William Lepheane, for that, she is genuinely and greatly thankful.

From 1977 to 2017, I did Social Work and Community Development as a profession. Many of my clients were addicted to alcohol, drugs or pills, and I always wondered why some can overcome addiction and others can't. During my working term as Program Manager at Ramot Treatment Center in Oostersee, Parow, from June 1, 2004, to April 31, 2007, I learned about 1,400 substance-dependent patients well as they went through the treatment program of about 32 days. From May 1, 2007, to December 31, 2017, I had contact with about 4,600 patients before and during the aftercare phase of treatment in communities to which they returned after treatment at centres. I have listened to many testimonies of successful patients and summarized many of these testimonies. I believe the testimonies are worth their weight in gold to motivate and support others on the road to recovery. Experience is the best teacher. I always use pseudonyms to protect the identity of patients, even though some have permitted me to use their real names. Articles on the theory of addiction and recovery are also added to demonstrate the interplay between theory and practice. Addiction can be overcome by following the action steps. Many of these steps are used in treatment centres.

Prince ‘Blackbird P’ Moshia, a South African Poet, Actor, Scriptwriter, Storyteller, Pantsula dancer, and Teacher. He was born in Limpopo but studied his B. Ed degree at North-West University, Mafikeng Campus. His poems reflect on various issues everyone is likely to come across. Currently, he is a Film and TV registered student at Fame FET in Johannesburg.

Meet Pauline Ndhlovu, also known as Pauline-The Idyllic Ace, a talented author specializing in Christian Romance and Poetry. With her published book "Dawn On Me" and her latest anthology "The Cage of Contemplation," Pauline's writings aim to inspire, console, and teach valuable life lessons. In addition to her literary pursuits, Pauline serves as a Life Coach and Motivational Speaker, using her works to motivate and uplift others. Her profound insights and heartfelt words create a haven for contemplation and self-reflection. Through her writing,

Paul Thabiso Matlala is a 22-year-old Male from North West province, Brits town, residing in Turfloop in Limpopo province. He is doing his final year of a bachelor’s degree in education at the University of Limpopo.

Paul Thabiso Matlala has loved the art of writing since the early days of high school. Still, he was not committed and dedicated because he did not have self-encouragement and resources like a smartphone or a computer. The resources are there now, and passion for this art is limitless.

“A writer is a messenger of the universe” it’s the philosophical view that Paul Thabiso Matlala lives by. Every writer must tell the world a unique message so people get to know the other sides of life and how different people live through the days.

Owen Britz grew up on a farm near Koffiefontein and loved telling stories, listening to stories, and roaming the farm with friends. He is married to Brendon Price and lives with their daughter, Grace, in Darling. Jelly Bean is the result of Grace’s demand for bedtime stories. It tells how we are all different yet can live together in harmony. If we were all the same, life would be dull.

Onalenna Mmokwa was born on 15 June 2001 at Kopela in the Northwest province (Mahikeng). Both his parents have raised him. His mother, a saleslady, and his father a farmworker. He believes that for a man to be self enriched, he has to be educated. Onalenna is currently a Northwest University (Mahikeng Campus) student doing a Bachelor Of Health Sciences With Human Movement Sciences and looking towards a bright future. He is living with Vitiligo, a skin disease that causes loss of skin colour in patches.

Olerato Masilo was born on September 23, 2001, in Sandfontein village, located in the Northwest province. She has been passionate about writing since high school when she wrote poems and stories that she didn't get a chance to publish. She is the only daughter of three boys. Writing and publishing her work has always been a dream she wants to achieve.

Ofentse Motau is an ambitious and goal-driven young adult. There are three children at home, and he is the second born. He is an entrepreneur and student. He is the director and founder of Antelope Tours & Travel Holdings Group (Pty) Ltd since 2015 and a student at the University of Technology.

Nosipho Tshabane is a 72-year-old Christian woman who lives in Cape Town’s Langa township. She is married and has three grown-up children and three grandchildren.

Nosipho used to be a nurse and a teacher. She runs her educational institution, Ezinkwenkwezini Educare, meaning “The home of stars,” from the comfort of her home in Langa.

Njabulo (the author) was born and raised in Georgedale, the murder capital of Mpumalanga Township/Hammarsdale. He grew up under the dark cloud that made midday feel no safer than midnight. He grew up around the two-legged dogs who growled by cocking their guns before biting their victims with bullets. But that wasn't all he saw...

Mogomotsi Nicolas Selebano is the grandson of the priests, Motaba minna Tholo ka koro, in the North West region. He was born on 08 August 1993 in Gakhunwana village. He started his studies at Goo-Molefi school, continued at Itlotlen Barolong, and finished school at Gakhunwana, where he did his dance class. He began writing in 2010 at Gakhunwana High School. Due to the lack of blessings, he cannot continue his studies at the university. He is currently a writer of dramas and dramas in his home language of Setswana.

Itumeleng Makokoe is a 26-year-old from West Rand in a small township named Kagiso. He graduated from Monash University with a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, majoring in media and communications and criminology.

Ndukenhle MrSir Buthelezi is a Motivational Speaker, Relationship Advisor, and Author based in Mpumalanga, South Africa. He is originally from KZN in Nongoma and Durban. In 2015, he had the privilege of appearing on National Television for the first time as a Guest Speaker on a talk show called Shift@Sabc1. Since then, he has been on radio stations such as Ukhozi FM, SA FM, Kasie FM, Nqubeko FM, 702 FM, and Ikhwezi FM.

Musa ka Mthethwa is an Award-winning composer, Literary scholar, and cultural and Heritage Researcher.

He is a cultural heritage manager and researcher with broad experience in the performing arts, literature, education, television, and business leadership 

Munaziri Manhondo is a Zimbabwean-born author, artist, writer, musician, and actor. He was born in Gweru and is the lastborn in a family of four. He is also a Philanthropist. He spends his time travelling, reading, writing, fishing, and socializing. He is the father of two children, Natalie and Miguel. He is also the author of The Great South Africa. Good Morning Zimbabwe is a book that speaks the whole truth about Zimbabwe.

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